Computer Industry Ethics in South Africa

Computer Industry Ethics and Corporate Governance in South Africa | Online Short Course

Explore ethical issues and corporate governance in South Africa’s computer industry, focusing on responsible tech use, compliance, and accountability.

What is this course about?

This course explores the ethical responsibilities and governance practices relevant to South Africa’s rapidly evolving computer industry. Learners will examine key legislation, codes of conduct, and ethical dilemmas commonly encountered in ICT environments. With a focus on compliance, transparency, and professional accountability, the course offers real-world insights and case studies tailored to the South African context.

Why take this course on ethics and corporate governance?

As digital innovation grows, so does the need for ethical leadership and sound corporate governance in the technology sector. This course provides ICT professionals, managers, and entrepreneurs with the tools to navigate ethical risks, meet governance standards, and contribute to responsible digital transformation.

What you will gain from this course:

  • Understand the key ethical challenges in the South African ICT sector
  • Apply corporate governance principles in a technology-driven environment
  • Navigate local legislation such as POPIA and King IV effectively
  • Promote accountability and responsible decision-making in ICT projects
  • Strengthen professional credibility through ethical conduct and compliance

This unit standard is intended to provide conceptual knowledge of the areas covered. For those working in, or entering the workplace in the area of Information Technology. As additional knowledge for those wanting to understand the areas covered. People credited with this unit standard can describe professionalism in the computer industry in South Africa, describe the codes of practice for professionalism in the IT industry in South Africa, and describe the code of ethics in the computer industry in South Africa. The performance of all elements is to a standard that allows for further learning in this area.

Course Content

  • The description identifies acceptable and unacceptable professional practices found in the computer industry
  • The description identifies known professional bodies in South Africa
  • A short description of each named professional body is provided
  • The description identifies the codes of practice for the IT industry in South Africa
  • The description provides a brief explanation of the codes of practice identified
  • The description confirms that the computer industry supports equality of opportunity
  • The description confirms the understanding that the computer industry is against computer software piracy
  • The description identifies ways in which piracy is addressed in South Africa
  • Non-accredited: Short course only  
  • Duration: 1h 30m
  • Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
  • Access Period: 12 Months 
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