Ethical Conduct in the Workplace | Online Course
This Workplace Ethics and Professional Conduct online course provides the foundation for ethical behaviour and professionalism in the workplace. You will learn how to apply values, act with integrity and meet standards expected in various organisational roles. This course covers the principles that guide ethical workplace conduct, including accountability, respect, honesty and fairness. It prepares learners to handle ethical challenges, follow internal policies and demonstrate professional behaviour across tasks and teams.
What is this course about?
This course focuses on developing a solid understanding of ethical principles and professional behaviour in the workplace. Learners will explore topics such as integrity, accountability, respect and compliance with company policies and legal frameworks. Through practical scenarios and guided reflection, participants will learn how to make ethical decisions, manage conflicts of interest and uphold standards of conduct that support a positive organisational culture. The course also highlights the importance of ethical leadership, maintaining confidentiality, addressing workplace misconduct and fostering fairness and inclusion. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to handle complex workplace situations with professionalism and sound judgement.
Purpose of Workplace Ethics and Professional Conduct
The purpose of this course is to help learners develop a strong understanding of workplace ethics and professional conduct, enabling them to act with integrity, respect and accountability while fostering a positive, inclusive and legally compliant work environment. It aims to encourage a culture where ethical behaviour is the norm, supporting individuals in making responsible decisions, building trust and maintaining respectful professional relationships.
What You Will Learn
- Understanding of workplace ethics and professional behaviour
- Skills to handle ethical dilemmas responsibly
- Improved decision-making aligned with company values
- Greater awareness of legal and organisational policies
- Enhanced communication and respectful interaction skills
- Ability to contribute to a positive and ethical work culture
- Confidence in promoting accountability and integrity at work
Who Should Enrol
- Learners entering or preparing for work environments
- Employees needing to understand workplace standards
- Team members aiming to maintain integrity at work
- Professionals across industries focused on ethics and values
This online course explores how ethics and professionalism impact daily work and organisational culture. Learn how to apply standards consistently, behave responsibly and contribute to an ethical work environment that builds trust and performance.
Course Content
- Philosophical approaches to professional and ethical behaviour are analysed against own beliefs so as to determine an appropriate framework of behaviour and practice.
- Professional boundaries are assessed in accordance with current legislation and codes of practice applicable to the area of operation .
- Potential conflicts between organisational demands and professional or ethical standards are identified and described
- A code of ethics as applicable to the operational environment is evaluated against internationally accepted principles for codes of ethics and gaps are identified.
- Organisational implementation of the code of ethics is assessed in terms of its implication in the operational environment.
- Strategies are suggested to improve the code of ethics and its implementation in the organisation
- Practical situations are analysed and issues pertaining to professional ethics and values are identified.
- Identified issues are assessed against the organisational code of conduct and personal behaviour framework.
- Practical issues are addressed in a manner that satisfies both the organisational code of conduct and personal behaviour framework.
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 2h 00m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
