Competition Law Essentials
This short course introduces the Competition Act 1998, including the bans on anti-competitive agreements and abuse of a dominant position, and the role of the Competition and Markets Authority. You will learn how cartels work, the serious consequences for organisations and individuals, and practical do's and don'ts for dealing with competitors and trade associations.
- Modules
- 3
- Duration
- About 20 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 8 questions from a bank of 12
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain the purpose of competition law and the role of the Competition and Markets Authority.
- ✓Recognise cartel behaviour, including price fixing, market sharing and bid rigging.
- ✓Describe what abuse of a dominant position means under Chapter II of the Competition Act 1998.
- ✓Outline the consequences of breaking competition law for organisations and individuals.
- ✓Apply safe practices when meeting competitors or attending trade association events.
Course contents
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Module 1: Competition law and anti-competitive agreements
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Abuse of dominance and the consequences
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Dealing with competitors and trade associations
Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate