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Code of Conduct Training

Code of Conduct
6th Edition
Ethics
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Custom Mission and Values Training

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Example of how to follow business conduct standards involving a gift in exchange for business favors.

A strong Code of Conduct Training program does more than explain company policies—it helps employees understand how ethical decisions, accountability, and respect shape everyday workplace behavior. Emtrain's online Code of Conduct Training Course teaches managers and employees how to apply your organization's code of conduct in real situations while reinforcing the values that define your workplace culture.

Rather than presenting the Code as simply a list of rules, this course demonstrates how it serves as a practical framework for making ethical decisions, building trust, speaking up about concerns, and supporting compliance across the organization. Through realistic workplace scenarios, interactive polling, and expert guidance, learners practice applying your organization's standards to the situations they encounter every day.

Unlike many off-the-shelf compliance courses, Emtrain gives organizations the flexibility to tailor the learning experience. Choose from a library of short Code of Conduct topics that best fit your industry, workforce, and compliance priorities, ensuring employees receive training that reflects your company's unique values and business expectations.

The course also introduces four foundational workplace culture skills that help employees turn policies into daily behaviors:

  • Building trust with coworkers and customers
  • Making ethical and well-informed decisions
  • Demonstrating personal accountability
  • Reinforcing positive workplace norms and culture

Interactive polling provides HR and compliance leaders with valuable insights into employee perceptions, helping organizations identify potential culture risks before they become larger issues. Learners can also use Emtrain's Ask the Expert feature to receive trusted guidance on workplace ethics and compliance questions.

Whether you're launching a new compliance program or refreshing annual employee training, Emtrain's Code of Conduct Training is available as a ready-to-deploy solution with extensive customization options, including leadership messages, branded content, additional learning modules, reporting, and analytics.

Key Learning Objectives

After completing this Code of Conduct Training course, employees will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose of a company Code of Conduct
  • Build trust through ethical workplace behavior
  • Apply sound judgment when making workplace decisions
  • Demonstrate accountability for actions and decisions
  • Recognize and reinforce positive workplace culture
  • Understand reporting expectations and speak-up responsibilities
  • Apply company values to real workplace situations

Course Features

  • Access to our Anonymous Ask the Expert tool
  • Rich video scenarios based on real-world events
  • Built-in employee sentiment surveys
  • 50+ Machine Translation Options
  • Optional program timer
  • Policy acknowledgement tool
  • Extensive customization options
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Lessons

All Employees
(40 min)
All Employees
(60 min)

Our Code and Culture

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Our Mission, Values, and Code of Conduct

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How We Make Decisions

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Norms, Trust and, Accountability

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Mutual Respect

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Talking Politics

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Cyber Security

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Data Privacy

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Safeguarding Organizational Assets

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Bribery, Corruption, and Government Officials

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Social Media

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Digital Communication

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Insider Trading

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Conflicts of Interest

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Competition Law

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Acknowledgement and Reporting

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Provide Your Feedback

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What is a Code of Conduct training Course? Why is it important?

Online Workplace Ethics Code of Conduct Courses for employees helps to understand what the organization's Mission, Values and Code of Conduct are - and the important role they play in defining 'who you are' as an organization.

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From ‘Ask the Expert’

Emtrain’s Ask the Expert feature enables users to ask questions about compliance, bias, harassment, and diversity & inclusion as they come up. It’s all confidential, and answers are sent straight to their inbox. View some of the example questions below and see the Experts answers.

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Why does every company need a Code of Conduct?
Thanks for asking. A Code of Conduct sets the standard for how employees should behave. It gives clear guidance on what’s acceptable and what isn’t, which helps protect both employees and the company from ethical and legal risks.
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What should a Code of Ethics include?
Good question. A strong Code of Ethics usually covers topics like integrity, respect, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, fair dealing, and compliance with laws. It should also include reporting channels for raising concerns.
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What are examples of situations that could signal an ethics violation?
Situations like accepting expensive gifts from vendors, misusing company funds, sharing confidential information, or treating employees unfairly based on personal characteristics could all point to an ethics violation.
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How does the Code of Conduct prevent conflicts of interest?
The Code sets rules around relationships, gifts, and outside work so employees don’t make decisions that could benefit themselves at the company’s expense. By requiring disclosure, it helps prevent situations that might look biased.
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What everyday actions are expected of employees under the Code of Conduct?
Employees are expected to act with honesty, respect colleagues, follow company policies, protect confidential information, and speak up if they see misconduct. It’s about bringing integrity into daily decisions.

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