Certified Workplace Ethics and Code of Conduct
Target Students
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Human Resource professionals
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Team leaders and managers
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Compliance officers
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Employees in all sectors looking to enhance ethical practices in the workplace
Exam Formats
Multiple-choice questions
Scenario-based questions
Short answer questions
Duration : 3 days (24 hours of instruction)
Learning Objectives
-Understand the principles of workplace ethics and their importance in fostering a positive organizational culture.
-Learn about the key components of a robust code of conduct and how to implement them effectively.
-Identify and address common ethical dilemmas in the workplace.
-Develop skills for promoting ethical behavior and compliance within teams and across the organization.
-Gain knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks related to workplace ethics and conduct.
Exam Codes
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CWE-001: Ethics Principles and Code of Conduct Essentials
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CWE-002: Legal Frameworks and Regulatory Compliance
Exam Options
Online proctored exams
In-person at authorized testing centers
Exam Duration
90 minutes for each exam
Passing Score
70% for each exam
Course Outline
Introduction to Workplace Ethics
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Definition and Importance of Ethics in the Workplace
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Understanding workplace ethics
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The role of ethics in organizational success
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Impact of unethical behavior on businesses
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Core Ethical Values
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Integrity, honesty, and fairness
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Respect and empathy in the workplace
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Responsibility and accountability
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Creating an Ethical Culture
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Leadership's role in promoting ethics
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Developing an ethical framework within the organization
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Case studies of ethical and unethical workplaces
Understanding and Implementing a Code of Conduct
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Elements of a Code of Conduct
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Key components of an effective code of conduct
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Customizing the code for your organization
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Communicating the code of conduct to employees
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Legal and Regulatory Considerations
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Overview of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., anti-discrimination laws, harassment policies)
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Ensuring compliance with industry standards
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Reporting mechanisms and whistleblower protections
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Addressing Ethical Dilemmas
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Identifying potential ethical issues in the workplace
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Approaching and resolving conflicts of interest
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Role-playing scenarios to practice ethical decision-making
Promoting and Enforcing Workplace Ethics
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Training and Development
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Designing effective ethics training programs
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Ongoing education and reinforcement of ethical practices
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Monitoring and Enforcement
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Establishing oversight mechanisms to ensure adherence
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Handling violations of the code of conduct
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Disciplinary actions and consistency in enforcement
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Evaluating and Updating the Code of Conduct
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Continuous improvement of ethical standards
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Gathering feedback and making necessary revisions
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Best practices for maintaining an up-to-date code of conduct
Final Review and Preparation for Certification Exams
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Review Session
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Recap of key concepts and principles covered during the course
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Exam preparation tips and practice questions
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Q&A Session
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Addressing any remaining questions or concerns
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Guidance on next steps after certification