Ethics and Ethical-Decision Making Essentials
What you'll learn
- Discover different ethical approaches
- Understand your own moral and ethical values
- Explore key ethical dilemmas
- Learn ethical decision-making models
Requirements
- No requirements
Description
In this course, you will learn a number of different ethical theories, identify which ethical approach you align to based on your values, and discover how to make ethical decisions.
The philosophy of ethical behavior is the basis of any professional. You must always act with integrity and in your clients' best interests, no matter what. This means being honest and transparent in all your dealings, even when it may be difficult or inconvenient. It also means refusing to take shortcuts or engaging in unethical behavior, such as bribery or corruption. By following this philosophy, you can build a reputation as an honest and reliable professional, which will benefit you throughout your career.
This knowledge will help you stay on top of the latest changes in the field and ensure that you are always acting within the law.
The impact of ethics on society is undeniable. By following a code of ethics, individuals help maintain the trust and integrity of their professions. Following this course, you will be able to not only understand your values, but make effective ethical decisions.
In addition, by upholding high ethical standards, professionals set an example for others to follow. This can help create a culture of honesty and integrity, which is essential for the healthy functioning of any society.
Who this course is for:
- This course is for anyone who is looking to understand different ethical approaches and decision-making models
Instructor
Dr. Messenger received his doctorate in International Criminal Justice from the University of Portsmouth (United Kingdom) in 2013, his Master of Science (MSc) in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Edinburgh in 2007, and his Honours Master of Arts (MA) in Social Policy and Politics from the University of Edinburgh in 2006. He is a former UK law enforcement officer specializing in Financial Crime investigations.
Dr. Messenger is the founder of TWELVE Education, home of the TWELVE Financial Crime Program. He is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS), and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), and a Certified Advanced AML Risk Management Specialist (CAMS-RM).