Corporate Ethics Managers are an integral part of today’s corporate structure. They manage the consistency of compliance and ethics by responding to ethics questions and issues, monitoring regulations, drafting and updating policies and standard operating procedures, monitoring compliance and ethics policies for potential gaps, and collaborating with company stakeholders to communicate information to employees.
The Certified Corporate Ethics Manager certification issued by the Management and Strategy Institute covers multiple aspects of corporate ethics. You’ll be tested on your knowledge of business ethics and how to implement an ethical compliance program within the workplace. Ethical decision making, social responsibility, and whistleblowing are all covered within the scope of this program. MSI’s online ethics manager program goes further than most however, because it also covers developing corporate behavior. An ethics manager must have the ability to use continuous improvement principles to monitor and update a company’s ethical policies. This program will test your core understanding of corporate behavior development.
The demand for ethics managers is high. Having an online ethics certification shows employers you have a strong understanding of how to develop a company’s ethical behavior. A trained ethics manager helps to maintain relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs. Gaining an online ethics management certification can be the first step in getting started in this exciting industry.
A company’s ethics will determine its reputation. Good business ethics are essential for the long-term success of an organization. Implementing an ethical program will foster a successful company culture and increase profitability. The Corporate Ethics Manager certification program from the Management and Strategy Institute is completed 100% online and includes the study material and the MSI certification exam.
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What is business ethics Define ethics Business ethics Benefits of managing ethics Implementing ethics Guidelines for managing ethics Roles and responsibilities Who is responsible Ethics within an organization Privacy policies Harassment issues Different types of harassment Social responsibilities Types of responsibilities Conflicting responsibilities Ethical decisions How ethical decisions are made Personal vs organizational Whistleblowing Understand the process Criteria and risk Managerial ethics Characteristics Ensuring ethical behavior Unethical behavior Recognize and identify Preventing Ethics in business Ethical principles Code of ethics | Science of behavior Psychology Sociology Benefits of corporate behavior Employee safety Conservation of materials Company values Employee accountability Workplace incidents Managerial structure Clearly defined management Qualified management team Environmental impact Community outreach Diversity Employee accountability Employee attitudes Employee honesty Workplace incidents Prejudice & discrimination Vandalism & theft Implementing ethics policies Group planning Training employees Auditing behavior Ethical auditing policies Investigate and review Standards ISO, OSHA Sarbanes-Oxley |
This certification does not have any prerequisites. The training material includes all of the course work required to learn the system. You do not need prior work experience to take this certification program. To be successful, ethics managers should have the ability to study and learn standards and ethical policies within the industry they work. Comfort with ethical decision making, leading teams, and working with high-level company stakeholders may be beneficial, but is not required for the ethical management certification.
The material included is designed to give you a basic understanding of ethics management. This professional development certification was designed to teach someone with little knowledge of corporate ethics management the basic skills to get started in the industry. The field of ethics management is critical and many jobs today require a strong understanding of ethics, especially for publicly traded companies. For an example, click on this job search link to see how many positions mention the words “Ethics Manager”.
The training course is self-paced. Time to complete and fully comprehend will vary with every individual. It may take several days or weeks of study before you feel comfortable to take the final test. You may take the final exam as soon as you’re ready. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to complete the course.
Yes, MSI offers digital books for those who would like to order additional materials to assist with their studies. These books are not required, but will help you prepare for the certification exam:
This online ethics management certification exam is timed with a limit of 3 hours. The exam is completed online from home or work. You may take the exam as soon as you are ready, it does not need to be scheduled in advance. Most questions are multiple choice.
Participants who successfully complete this certification program will receive:
You are registering for the Certified Corporate Ethics Manager (CCEM)™ certification program through the Management and Strategy Institute (MSI). This certification is exclusive to MSI and you will be certified directly by the Management and Strategy Institute upon passing. This certification is based on standard 7.7.115 of the Process Improvement Certification Standards guidelines.
You will be mailed a professional certificate, as well as professional transcripts which you can give to employers who request it. The certificate is heavy-stock, cream paper suitable for framing.
Certifications are generally the last item listed under the education section of your resume. List them directly beneath your college information in this format:
Certifications:
Management and Strategy Institute
– Certified Corporate Ethics Manager (CCEM)™
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