eCompliance

Core Compliance & Ethics

Sanctions

Ensure your staff understand their obligations in relation to economic sanctions that apply to them, so that they comply with all relevant laws and regulations.

The short answer

Sanctions training is for everyone in scope, and it exists because of Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011. 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

Economic sanctions are measures imposed by governments and international bodies to influence the behaviour of countries, organisations, or individuals and to promote international security, foreign policy, and legal compliance objectives.

Sanctions laws can affect a wide range of business activities, including payments, claims handling, procurement, supply chains, and dealings with customers, suppliers, and business partners. Organisations must understand how sanctions apply to their operations to avoid significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences.

This course provides an overview of Australian, United Nations, and United States sanctions frameworks, helping participants understand their obligations and identify situations where sanctions compliance is required.

What the course covers

  • What are sanctions?
  • What is the objective of sanctions?
  • What laws govern sanctions?
  • Why do I need to be aware of sanctions?
  • Australian sanctions law
  • United Nations Security Council sanctions
  • United States sanctions laws
  • Due diligence checklist

What people can do afterwards

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • understand what economic sanctions are and why they are imposed
  • identify the objectives and practical impacts of sanctions regimes
  • recognise situations where sanctions laws may apply to business activities
  • understand key obligations under Australian, United Nations, and United States sanctions frameworks
  • apply basic due diligence principles to support sanctions compliance

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

  • Your policies, your scenarios

    We rebuild “Sanctions” 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 Sanctions training?

It is written for everyone in scope in Australia. The obligation comes from Autonomous Sanctions Act 2011, 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: What are sanctions? · What is the objective of sanctions? · What laws govern sanctions? · Why do I need to be aware of sanctions? · Australian sanctions law · United Nations Security Council sanctions. There are 8 modules in total.

What will people be able to do afterwards?

By the end, participants can understand what economic sanctions are and why they are imposed; identify the objectives and practical impacts of sanctions regimes; recognise situations where sanctions laws may apply to business activities; understand key obligations under Australian, United Nations, and United States sanctions frameworks.

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.