Corporate & Legal
Contract Law
- InstrumentAustralia: Corporations Act 2001 and more
- RegionAustralia, New Zealand
Gain a general understanding of contract law, including the principles that govern the formation, enforcement, and termination of contracts, the legal obligations and the rights of parties involved.
The short answer
Contract Law training is for everyone in scope, and it exists because of Corporations Act 2001. It runs online in about 35 to 40 minutes, or 20 to 30 minutes in the accelerated version. Run it off the shelf as it is, or have Hungry Minds rebuild it around your own policies and scenarios.
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About this course
Contracts are the foundation of all business transactions, but they can often become contentious when things do not go as planned.
This course provides a practical understanding of contract law principles, contract formation, contract management and compliance obligations. Learners will explore key contractual concepts and develop the knowledge required to negotiate, manage and adhere to contracts effectively while reducing business risk.
What the course covers
- Introduction to contracts
- Oral and written contracts
- Offer
- Acceptance
- Consideration
- Legality
- Capacity
- Intention to create legal relations
- What does my contract consist of?
- Letters of intent, MOU and HOA’s
- The terms of my contract
- Is there a breach of my contract?
- Contract term/tenure
- How do I manage risk and liability?
- Variation and procedure requirements
What people can do afterwards
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental principles of contract law.
- Identify the essential elements required to form a legally binding contract.
- Apply best practice approaches to contract negotiation, management and compliance.
- Recognise contractual risks, liabilities and breach scenarios.
- Interpret key contractual terms and obligations.
- Support effective contract management and business decision-making.
How it is delivered
- Structured learning Designed for learners who are new to the topic or want a comprehensive overview. The course explores the subject in detail and typically takes 35–40 minutes to complete.
- Accelerated learning Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.
Two ways to run it
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Your policies, your scenarios
We rebuild “Contract Law” around how your organisation actually works, so the training changes behaviour instead of recording completions.
Build a custom version -
Ready to run as it is
Deploy the course off the shelf, with light branding if you want it. Delivered with our partner Safetrac, who will contact you directly.
Deploy off the shelf
Either way, you can run it through our compliance platform or take it as a SCORM package for the LMS you already have.
What it costs
Off-the-shelf pricing starts at $4,000 a year for up to ten courses with your logo and colours applied, rising with how much you want changed. The tiers are the same across the catalogue, so they are set out once on the pricing page rather than repeated on all 101 courses.
If what you actually need is your own scenarios and your own policies rather than a reskin, that is a custom build, and it is the work Hungry Minds does.
Choosing an LMS
If you don’t currently have an LMS, we can help you select a platform that suits your organisation.
For smaller teams or organisations getting started, we typically recommend LearnWorlds for its ease of use and quick setup.For organisations requiring more advanced functionality and reporting, TalentLMS is a strong option.
Learn more:LearnWorlds TalentLMS
We may receive a commission if you sign up to an LMS we recommend. It does not change what we recommend.
Common questions
Who needs Contract Law training?
It is written for everyone in scope in Australia and New Zealand. The obligation comes from Corporations Act 2001, so if that applies to your organisation, the people it covers need this training.
How long does the course take?
There are two versions. Structured learning takes about 35 to 40 minutes and suits people new to the topic. Accelerated learning takes 20 to 30 minutes for people who already know it and need a refresher.
What does the course cover?
Modules include: Introduction to contracts · Oral and written contracts · Offer · Acceptance · Consideration · Legality. There are 15 modules in total.
What will people be able to do afterwards?
By the end, participants can understand the fundamental principles of contract law; identify the essential elements required to form a legally binding contract; apply best practice approaches to contract negotiation, management and compliance; recognise contractual risks, liabilities and breach scenarios.
How often does it need to be repeated?
There is no universal interval. Most Australian organisations run compliance training annually, with a shorter refresher at induction and after any policy change. Your own risk assessment and any regulator guidance set the actual cadence. We cover how to decide this properly.
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