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Certificate of Business Law

The Certificate of Business Law is a professional development program designed to equip you with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of commercial law. This professional development program will give you foundation knowledge about the origins of our legal system and the framework in which businesses operate.
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12 Months

If you are a small business owner, manager, or are aspiring for management roles, or plan to start a business, you will benefit from gaining an understanding of how the law impacts on your business activities.

The Certificate of Business Law is a professional development program designed to equip you with a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of commercial law. This professional development program will give you foundation knowledge about the origins of our legal system and the framework in which businesses operate.

This business law course covers the many facets of commercial law, the origins of Australian law, the legal framework in which business operates, torts, defamation, negotiable instruments (such as cheques and bills of sale), business entities and the laws pertaining to business financial dealings.

On completion of this course, you will have a competent understanding of how Australian commercial law impacts on your business operations.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit - Certificate of Business LawCertificate of Business Law

Unit 1 – Overview of The Australian Legal System

  • The Australian legal system
  • Contract law
  • Law of precedent
  • Hierarchy
  • Key elements
  • Precedent
  • Sources of legal information
  • Assessing sources of legal information

Unit 2 – Contract Law

  • Introduction
  • Concepts of contract law
  • Definition and nature of contract
  • Essential contact elements
  • Classification of contracts
  • Types of contracts
  • Basic elements of a contract
  • Consideration rules
  • Promissory estoppel
  • Intention to create legal relations
  • Commercial and business agreements
  • Social or domestic agreements
  • Capacity to contract
  • Legal consent
  • Performance of contract obligations
  • Conditions and warranties
  • Invalid contracts
  • Factors invalidating contracts
  • Breach of contract
  • Damages
  • Termination of contract
  • Legal remedies

Unit 3 – Business Structures

  • Foundations on which enterprises are built
  • Sole-Proprietorship
  • Partnerships
  • Companies – public and private
  • Legislative frameworks
  • Taxation and liability
  • Types of trusts
  • Legislative frameworks
  • Common law
  • Statute law
  • Trustee acts
  • Trusts – taxation and liability

Unit 4 – Business Law and Corporate Governance

  • Corporations Act
  • Key provisions of the Corporate Act
  • The role of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
  • Directors’ and Officers’ Duties under the Corporations Act 2001
  • Officers and directors
  • Shareholder rights
  • Shareholder Remedies

Unit 5 – Consumer Law

  • Australian Consumer Law (ACL)
  • Key aspects of the ACL
  • Consumer rights and guarantees: fair trade
  • Unfair contract terms and practices
  • Misleading, deceptive and unconscionable conduct
  • Product liability and safety
  • Product safety and compliance
  • Business obligations for product safety standards
  • Role of ACCC in product recalls and safety monitoring
  • Manufacturer liability: Understanding defects and due diligence
  • Consumer rights in cases of harm or injury from defective products
  • E-commerce and online consumer protection
  • Vulnerable consumer groups
  • Special protections
  • Ethical considerations for businesses
  • Case Study: Vulnerable consumer groups
  • Enforcement, penalties and remedies
  • How fines and penalties are determined
  • Process, mediation and litigation

Unit 6 – Employment Law

  • Rights and duties between employers and workers
  • Historical development of employment law in Australia
  • Objectives and importance of employment law
  • Sources of employment law
  • Employee vs independent contractors
  • Control and autonomy
  • Equipment and tools
  • Expectations
  • Tax and superannuation
  • Sham contracting
  • Types of employees
  • Fair Work Act 2009
  • Employment contracts
  • Industrial agreements
  • Awards and enterprise agreements
  • Collective bargaining
  • Workplace health and safety
  • WHS legal framework
  • Duties and responsibilities
  • Reporting and handling workplace hazards
  • Discrimination, harassment and workplace rights
  • Employment termination
  • Lawful reasons for termination
  • Unfair dismissal, unlawful termination and redundancy
  • Notice periods, severance pay
  • Post-termination restraints
  • Employee entitlements and benefits
  • Industrial disputes

Unit 7 – Intellectual Property Law

  • Patents
  • Standard and innovative patents
  • Application process
  • Trademarks
  • Trademark registration
  • Copyright
  • Protection and rights
  • Confidentiality and trade secrets
  • IP Australia
  • Key responsibilities of IP Australia

Unit 8 – Competition Law

  • Fair competition
  • Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (CAA)
  • Anti-competitive behaviour
  • Cartel Conduct
  • Penalties and enforcement
  • Legal action
  • Infringement notices
  • Investigative powers

Unit 9 – Commercial Dispute Resolution

  • Litigation
  • Pros and cons of litigation
  • Historical context
  • Importance in the commercial sector
  • Types of commercial disputes
  • Advantages and disadvantages of dispute resolution methods
  • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
  • Understanding the court system
  • Commercial courts and tribunals
  • Process of litigation
  • Benefits of ADR in commercial disputes
  • Types of ADR
  • Overview of hybrid ADR processes
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Estimated Duration
20 hours
Course Delivery and Start
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Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Career Outcomes

Professional Development For:-

  • Small Business Owners
  • Small Business Managers

 

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Certificate of Business Law
September 2025
It was such a good experience to do the course online. All the material were so easy to access and comprehend. I enjoyed the way it was all structured, especially when it was a new topic of education for me. I am so glad I did it.
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Glenda
Leichhardt, NSW
Certificate of Business Law
August 2025
Course was easy to digest and follow. Assessment was challenging enough.
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April 2025
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Cranbourne East, VIC
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February 2025
My experience studying with Australian Online Courses for the Certificate in Business Law was very positive. The course provided a solid foundation in key aspects of business law, offering valuable insights that are practical and relevant. While I found the content comprehensive for a first, broad introduction, I would have appreciated a deeper focus on specific areas such as consumer law and contract law. Nonetheless, as a main approach to the subject, the course was highly effective and met my expectations in terms of quality and accessibility.
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