Understanding IT Ethics & Privacy for Professionals: Part 1 – Establish Organisational IP Requirements
This is the first microlearning in the Understanding IT Ethics & Privacy for Professionals learning path. As the first part, you’ll explore intellectual property (IP) and copyright legislation, identify organisational policy gaps, and document compliance procedures that protect digital assets while promoting ethical ICT practices across your workplace.
13-20 hours (Self-paced)
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AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
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What You'll Learn?
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Identify relevant IP and copyright laws, policies, and procedures.
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Align organisational practices with industry standards.
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Develop and document compliant IP policies and training programs.
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Communicate revised procedures to key stakeholders.
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Foster a culture of respect and accountability around intellectual property.
Additional Learning Benefits
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Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.
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Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.
Topics Covered
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Intellectual Property Legislation
Copyright Act Patents Act Trade Marks Act
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Organisational Policy Alignment
Reviewing and Documenting IP Standards
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Stakeholder Communication
Policy Distribution Compliance Awareness
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Compliance Monitoring
Audits Reporting IP Risk Prevention
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Identify and apply intellectual property and copyright legislation.
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Develop and document policies for IP compliance.
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Communicate policy updates effectively across teams.
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Support organisational adherence to IP and ethical standards.
Learning Pathway
SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.
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Essential / Premium Plan: Build your knowledge and skills with flexible, self-paced learning. Access up to 100 microlearnings across high-demand fields like business, IT, project management, and cyber security.
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Microlearnings: Finish all microlearnings in this pathway to build practical skills and prepare for the accredited unit.
Go Further
Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.
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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.
Your Future Pathways
After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::
- Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
- Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
- Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.
*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.
Certificates Included
Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)
(Available through formal qualification pathway - Professional Track)
Statement of Attainment for accredited unit
(Unlock when you add Accredited Certification or Professional Track)
SkillX Professional Certificate
(Essential & Premium)
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Essential Plan. Learn more
AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
Do you have a SkillX code? Apply below or during checkout.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Premium Plan. Learn more
AUD $96 per month, billed annually
$120 billed monthly
Do you have a SkillX code? Apply below or during checkout.
- Choose Your Plan
- Login to your account
- Start learning instantly