Federal Trade Commission: 01. Understanding the FTC
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What you'll learn
Description
The Federal Trade Commission shapes how businesses compete and treat consumers across the United States. This first module introduces what the FTC does and why it matters.
What this course covers:
- The history and purpose of the FTC
- Its role in promoting fair competition
- Consumer protection as a core function
- Antitrust regulation and its effect on business
A foundational module for business owners, managers, and compliance teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The history and purpose of the Federal Trade Commission, introducing what the agency does and why it matters to businesses.
The module explains the FTC's role in promoting fair competition, one of its two core functions alongside consumer protection.
It covers antitrust regulation and its effect on business, part of the FTC's broader mandate over how companies compete.
Business owners, managers, and compliance teams who need a foundational understanding of the FTC before moving to later modules.
Yes, consumer protection is presented as a core function of the FTC alongside its competition and antitrust work.