Ethics for Financial Professionals

Course Description:

This course covers the basic concept of ethics with a detailed definition and what it entails. We will discuss the role of ethics in our personal as well as professional lives and the challenges faced.
We will also discuss the core ethical values and how rationalization is used as a common tool. Finally, we will talk about the framework of ethical decision-making and conclude with a brief discourse on ethics and conflict of interests.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  • Define ethics and emphasize on the various principles involved.
  • Discuss the ways in which we can incorporate ethical values in our personal and professional lives.
  • Briefly define the major themes in ethical philosophy.
  • Fully understand the core ethical principles and values and the use of rationalization.
  • Elaborate on the framework for ethical decision-making.
  • Define the key elements of a conflict of interest.

TOPICS COVERED:

  • Introduction
  • Lesson 1: The Role of Ethics
  • Lesson 2: Ethics vs. Values
  • Lesson 3:Ethical Decision-Making
  • Lesson 4: Ethics and Conflict of Interest

REGULATORY REQUIREMENT:

Please see the state/regulatory requirement from the course catalog page.

SEAT TIME:

This course has been approved for 2 hours.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE:

N/A

TESTING:

Final Exam: You must pass the final exam with a 70% in order to receive course credit.

COURSE COMPLETION:

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to print your certificate online.


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