Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Public trust depends on officials acting with integrity, impartiality and accountability. Ethical failures in government damage institutions and public confidence.
This Aractech course covers public service values, codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, misuse of position and information, transparency, whistleblowing, ethical decision-making and building integrity systems. Participants work through realistic ethical dilemmas.
The course suits public officials at all levels.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand public service values and codes of conduct
- Identify and manage conflicts of interest
- Apply rules on gifts, hospitality and outside activities
- Protect official information and resources
- Use ethical decision-making frameworks
- Support integrity systems and whistleblowing
Who should attend
Target audience
- Public officials and civil servants
- Managers in government
- Ethics and integrity officers
- Procurement officials
- Regulators
- Elected officials' staff
Methodology
Learning approach
- Dilemma discussions
- Case studies
- Decision-making exercises
- Group work
- Reflection
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Public Service Ethics
- Public trust
- Values and principles
- Codes of conduct
- Legal framework
- Coffee break
- Legal framework (continued)
- Consequences of misconduct
- Exercise: Values reflection
Day 2
Conflicts of Interest
- Types of conflicts
- Declarations
- Recusal
- Coffee break
- Recusal (continued)
- Post-employment
- Workshop: Conflict scenarios
Day 3
Gifts, Information and Resources
- Gifts and hospitality
- Use of information
- Use of resources
- Coffee break
- Use of resources (continued)
- Social media
- Exercise: Dilemma cases
Day 4
Ethical Decision-Making
- Decision frameworks
- Pressure and influence
- Speaking up
- Whistleblower protection
- Coffee break
- Whistleblower protection (continued)
- Case study: Integrity failure
- Exercise: Decision practice
Day 5
Integrity Systems
- Integrity frameworks
- Training
- Monitoring
- Coffee break
- Monitoring (continued)
- Leadership role
- Capstone: Integrity action plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Ethics and Integrity for Public Officials (GPS-027) cover?
This course covers Government and Public Sector through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Public officials and civil servants, Managers in government, Ethics and integrity officers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Munich, Frankfurt, Kuala lumpur, Barcelona, Geneva.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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