Classroom
12 sessionsOnline / Live
12 sessionsIntroduction
Course overview
Every professional faces ethical choices, from honest reporting and fair treatment to confidentiality and conflicts of interest. Integrity builds trust and protects careers and organisations.
This Aractech course covers ethical principles, codes of conduct, common workplace dilemmas, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, honesty and reporting, speaking up, and making ethical decisions under pressure. Participants analyse realistic dilemmas.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand ethical principles at work
- Apply codes of conduct
- Recognise common ethical dilemmas
- Manage conflicts of interest and confidentiality
- Make ethical decisions under pressure
- Speak up about concerns appropriately
Who should attend
Target audience
- Professionals at all levels
- New employees
- Team leaders
- Public and private sector staff
- HR and compliance staff
- Graduates
Methodology
Learning approach
- Dilemma discussions
- Case studies
- Decision 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
Ethics at Work
- Why ethics matters
- Principles
- Codes of conduct
- Coffee break
- Codes of conduct (continued)
- Personal values
- Exercise: Values reflection
Day 2
Common Dilemmas
- Honesty
- Fair treatment
- Gifts
- Coffee break
- Gifts (continued)
- Misuse of resources
- Workshop: Dilemma cases
Day 3
Conflicts and Confidentiality
- Conflicts of interest
- Confidentiality
- Data protection
- Coffee break
- Data protection (continued)
- Social media
- Exercise: Conflict scenarios
Day 4
Decisions Under Pressure
- Decision frameworks
- Pressure and rationalisation
- Seeking advice
- Coffee break
- Seeking advice (continued)
- Documenting
- Case study: Ethical failure
Day 5
Speaking Up
- Speak-up channels
- Courage
- Protection
- Coffee break
- Protection (continued)
- Ethical culture
- Capstone: Personal integrity plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Professional Ethics and Workplace Integrity (ISSD-014) cover?
This course covers Interpersonal Skills and Self Development 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 11 - 15 January 2027. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Professionals at all levels, New employees, Team leaders
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 Barcelona, Geneva, Rome, Cape Town, Amsterdam, London.
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).
Quick request
Send quick request
Send a fast enquiry about this course and the academy team will get back to you.
Get a quotation
Request a formal quotation
Choose an available date and venue, add your participants, and we will email a formal quotation for Professional Ethics and Workplace Integrity to your business address.
Global Learning for Operational Leaders