Full course description
Course summary:
There are many reasons why a workplace code of conduct is important. Workplaces are made up of diverse groups of people with diverse motivations, backgrounds, and ethics. When such groups are brought together, sometimes there are opportunities for ethical, moral, financial, or even legal, boundaries to be crossed. Sometimes those boundaries are crossed with disastrous results.
A workplace code of conduct is a tool that can be used to prevent such digressions by providing a framework for employees to follow of what is expected of them and how to conduct themselves in various situations. Having one protects the organization, protects the employees, and protects the customers. This course will look at the material that goes into a code of conduct and will allow participants to build their own as the day goes on.
Course objectives:
After completing this course, learners should be able to:
- Identify what a code of conduct is and why an organization should have one.
- Identify what goes into a code of conduct.
- Discuss how to implement a code of conduct in the workplace.
- Create a code of conduct for an organization.
Course topics include:
- What Is It, and Why?
- What to Leave In, What to Leave Out
- What's It All About?
- Putting It Together
Elements of the course:
- Informational text
- Interactive practice activities
- Supplemental reference materials
- Final assessment
This course is self-paced, allowing learners the flexibility to complete the course as quickly or slowly as they need.
After completing all course content and activities, you will complete a final quiz to demonstrate your understanding of key course concepts. Upon successful completion of the quiz, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
Recommended background
No additional background knowledge or skills are required for this course.
Course creators:
This course was designed and developed by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University, using content from Velsoft.
How to access:
Upon enrolling, you will receive instructions and the link to the Canvas course. Note: When you register, you will receive an email invitation. Be sure to accept that invitation, or Canvas will not allow you to open the course modules.
Enrollees can move through content modules at their own pace within the course timeframe.