Corporate Members
$850 + GST
Per learner · 12 months access
Program
The Professional Regulator
Building the foundations for modern, capable, and impactful regulatory practice. The Professional Regulator is NRCoP's flagship professional development program for regulators across all spheres and jurisdictions.
Overview
Building capability through modern, practical learning
The Professional Regulator establishes a shared foundation of contemporary regulatory practice, strengthening professionalism and capacity nationwide. This flexible learning experience begins with Foundation — the first course in a progressive series designed to support regulators at every stage of their career. Alongside the online modules, learners can enrich their experience through a series of interactive seminars.
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One foundation, flexible enrolment.
Non-Members
$2,550 + GST
Per learner · 12 months access
Format
100% Online
Self-paced · Open enrolment · No fixed start date
Program pathway
From Foundation to Leader
Stage 1
Foundation
Six self-paced online modules introducing essential regulatory concepts and practices.
Available now
Stage 2
Extension
Builds on foundational knowledge with advanced applications and sector-specific insights.
Coming soon
Stage 3
Expert
Focuses on complex regulatory challenges and strategic decision-making.
Coming soon
Stage 4
Leader
Equips senior practitioners to lead regulatory systems and drive innovation.
Coming soon
At a glance
Six modules. One shared foundation.
Six mandatory online modules at 90 minutes each, with a 30-minute knowledge quiz at the end of every one. Twelve months to complete from your start date — and you choose when to start. Pair the modules with six elective online seminars (90 minutes each) for live cross-jurisdiction peer learning.
See module outlineModules
Six modules, deep practice.
- Module 01
Who Regulates and Why?
After completing this module you will be able to- Explain why contemporary regulation matters
- Identify who regulates in contemporary Australia
- Describe the major styles, tools and concepts of regulation in use today
- Know the regulatory approaches used by your organisation
- Module 02
Licensing as Regulation
After completing this module you will be able to- Understand the legal environment in which Australian regulators work
- Identify and explain regulators' authorising environment
- Apply practical insights to real-life examples in complex regulatory environments
- Module 03
Understanding and Achieving Compliance
After completing this module you will be able to- Understand different explanations for and approaches to compliance
- Analyse the variety of reasons that may lead to non-compliance
- Identify a range of options and strategies in the regulator compliance toolkit
- Module 04
Using Information to Regulate
After completing this module you will be able to- Understand the many ways information can inform regulatory best practice
- Identify key strategies for gathering and using information
- Reflect on how to collect and utilise information to support regulatory objectives
- Module 05
Regulatory Communication
After completing this module you will be able to- Identify the different kinds of regulatory communication and their value
- Understand when and how to use specific communication strategies
- Map and plan regulatory communication plans and stakeholder engagement
- Module 06
Regulatory Professionalism and Ethics
After completing this module you will be able to- Understand the role of professional standards and ethics
- Apply ethical reasoning to common dilemmas faced by regulators
- Recognise the professional norms that distinguish high-quality practice
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Ready to start with Foundation?
Open enrolment, twelve months to complete, no fixed start date. Corporate members of the NRCoP enrol at the discounted rate of $850 + GST.
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