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Professional Ethics and Workplace Integrity

Course ISSD-014

Professional Ethics and Workplace Integrity

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12 sessions
11 - 15 January 2027 €2,815 + VAT Register
8 - 12 February 2027 €4,315 + VAT Register
8 - 12 March 2027 €3,460 + VAT Register
12 - 16 April 2027 €1,625 + VAT Register
10 - 14 May 2027 €2,830 + VAT Register
14 - 18 June 2027 €2,315 + VAT Register
12 - 16 July 2027 €2,830 + VAT Register
9 - 13 August 2027 €2,815 + VAT Register
13 - 17 September 2027 €4,315 + VAT Register
11 - 15 October 2027 €3,460 + VAT Register
8 - 12 November 2027 €4,315 + VAT Register
13 - 17 December 2027 €2,830 + VAT Register
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Online / Live

12 sessions
11 - 15 January 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
8 - 12 February 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
8 - 12 March 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
12 - 16 April 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
10 - 14 May 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
14 - 18 June 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
12 - 16 July 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
9 - 13 August 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
13 - 17 September 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
11 - 15 October 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
8 - 12 November 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
13 - 17 December 2027 €1,815 + VAT Register
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Introduction

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.

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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

  1. Why ethics matters
  2. Principles
  3. Codes of conduct
  4. Coffee break
  5. Codes of conduct (continued)
  6. Personal values
  7. Exercise: Values reflection

Day 2

Common Dilemmas

  1. Honesty
  2. Fair treatment
  3. Gifts
  4. Coffee break
  5. Gifts (continued)
  6. Misuse of resources
  7. Workshop: Dilemma cases

Day 3

Conflicts and Confidentiality

  1. Conflicts of interest
  2. Confidentiality
  3. Data protection
  4. Coffee break
  5. Data protection (continued)
  6. Social media
  7. Exercise: Conflict scenarios

Day 4

Decisions Under Pressure

  1. Decision frameworks
  2. Pressure and rationalisation
  3. Seeking advice
  4. Coffee break
  5. Seeking advice (continued)
  6. Documenting
  7. Case study: Ethical failure

Day 5

Speaking Up

  1. Speak-up channels
  2. Courage
  3. Protection
  4. Coffee break
  5. Protection (continued)
  6. Ethical culture
  7. 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).