In modern business, when individuals have an unprecedented ability to share information, protecting the reputation of your organisation is more important than ever. At the same time, regulatory obligations and penalties pose ever greater risks for corporate wrongdoing. It is therefore essential for businesses to develop and maintain a culture of ethical conduct.

This course is designed for people at all levels of an organisation, and simply introduces the concepts of business ethics and ethical conduct. It also explains the critical importance of ethics in the long-term success of any business.

What the course covers

The Business Conduct and Ethics course covers the following major subject areas:

• Introduction to the concept of business ethics
• Why ethical conduct is important in business
• The difference between ethics and the law
• Five core principles of business ethics
• The role of leadership in promoting ethics
• How everyone can support ethical conduct
• The meaning and importance of integrity
• Understanding the principle of accountability
• What respect means in a work environment
• The value of loyalty and how it is achieved
• The concept of conflicts of interest
• Why excellence is a part of business ethics.

Course structure and delivery

This course is delivered as an online self-paced training module. The module consists of 27 screens of content followed by an assessment of randomised questions. Participants must answer all questions correctly in order to complete the course, and may review content and re-attempt the assessment until it has been passed. Most people will complete the course in 25 to 30 minutes. After completion, a personalised certificate can be printed.

Advanced course features

Our courses are designed with accessibility and convenience in mind. All courses feature:

• 24 x 7 online availability from anywhere
• Learners can complete course content over multiple sessions
• Content can be viewed on computers, tablet devices and even mobile phones
• Interactive exercises and variety of presentation styles increase engagement
• Courses include optional audio narration for content and scenarios
• Up-to-date real-world and hypothetical examples to illustrate concepts
• Accessibility options such as dark mode and reader view for the visually impaired.

Additional unique tools and features

High quality, comprehensive and engaging content is not all there is to our unique course offerings. Our courses are supported by the flexible and powerful Online Compliance Learning Management System (OCLMS) platform. The platform also includes many unique administration features and customisation options that enable you to present a consistent and appealing experience.

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