The business ethics in the workplace course is designed to provide business owners, HR managers and other senior-level staff with the skills and knowledge to implement a successful ethical framework for their organisation, helping you to ensure a healthy, working environment where employer and employee rights are respected. 

This comprehensive course includes case studies and practical exercises designed to give you an in-depth understanding of your social responsibilities and the fundamental principles of ethics in business. You will explore some common ethical issues in the workplace and how to overcome them, taking a look at strategies for practising ethical decision making. By the end of the course, you will be able to demonstrate a solid understanding of the role of ethics in business and will be equipped with the skills to identify ethical problems in the workplace and deal with them professionally, in compliance with your organisational policies.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals

• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Who should take the course

This business with ethics course is ideal for corporate professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of ethics in a business environment. This includes:

• Business Development Managers
• HR Managers
• Business Owners/CEOs
• Ethics Assistant Managers

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the role and benefits of business ethics
• Strengthen working relationships between clients, customers, partners & employees
• Identify ethical issues in the workplace and deal with them effectively
• Analyse complex ethical models and set up a framework for making ethical decisions
• Understand the fundamental principles of ethics in a business environment
• Create a harmonious and sustainable working environment for all

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

Module One: Getting Started In module one, we will learn the definition of ethics in business, through case studies and practical exercises. Module Two: What is Ethics? In module two, we will take a deeper look at the role of ethics in business and why it matters. Module Three: Implementing Ethics in the Workplace In module three, we will look at how to create a solid structure for implementing ethics in the workplace. Module Four: Employer / Employee Rights In module four, we will explore the legal rights of employers and employees in relation to business ethics. Module Five: Business and Social Responsibilities In module five, we will learn more about your social responsibilities in the workplace and ethics best practice in the workplace. Module Six: Ethical Decisions In module six, we will take a look at some common ethical issues in the workplace and strategies for practising ethical decision making. Module Seven: Whistle Blowing In module seven, we will learn how to raise concerns about ethics in the workplace and how to cultivate a whistle-blowing culture. Module Eight: Managerial Ethics In module eight, we will explore the fundamental models of management ethics and the principles of ethical management. Module Nine: Unethical Behaviour In module nine, we will take a look at some examples of unethical behaviour and the causes of unethical behaviour in the workplace. Module Ten: Ethics in Business (I) In module ten, we will deepen our understanding of why a culture of ethical behaviour is crucial for business. Module Eleven: Ethics in Business (II) In this final module, we will take a look back at what we have learned throughout the course and the key points to take away.