Course description
Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession - BCS Foundation Award
The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession is designed for individuals seeking to understand the purpose and value of ethics in a modern workplace.
Ethics is the cornerstone of society; it helps to shape organisational culture and it influences decision making. As the use of digital technology is now integrated into virtually every aspect of everyday life, ethics in IT is becoming more important than ever.
This Award is designed to enable individuals to explore ethics in relation to their own role and the ethical principles upheld within the IT profession. It aims to show them how to identify common threats to their ethical behaviour and the safeguards that can help to minimise these threats. It also considers the role of legislation and corporate governance in ensuring ethical standards are promoted and maintained.
This award sits within the Ethics area of the AI Foundation Pathway while also providing essential standalone foundation learning for all professionals working in the IT industry.
You’ll learn about:
- The importance of ethics in society, business and the IT profession
- Ethical behaviour required by IT practitioners
- Corporate governance
- Ethical dilemmas and safeguards
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Suitability - Who should attend?
All IT professionals who are required to operate ethically in society and in business - from service desk operative to CIO! Business leaders and professionals who need clear sight of how ethics impacts their work. And, consumers who would like to be more informed in an increasingly technology-driven society
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this award. However, some professional experience in a business or IT environment may be advantageous.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
As well as gaining new skills and knowledge, upon successful completion, you will receive a globally recognised certificate (and 5 credits) awarded by BCS at SFIA Plus Level 3, and free annual Associate membership to BCS to further develop your career and grow your professional network.
What Will I Learn?
This Award is designed to enable individuals to explore ethics in relation to their own role and the ethical principles upheld within the IT profession. It aims to show them how to identify common threats to their ethical behaviour and the safeguards that can help to minimise these threats. It also considers the role of legislation and corporate governance in ensuring ethical standards are promoted and maintained.
Training Course Content
- Chapter 1 The importance of ethics to society, business, and IT professionals
- Chapter 2 Ethical behaviour required by IT professionals
- Chapter 3 The role of corporate governance
- Chapter 4 Legislation
- Chapter 5 Ethical dilemmas and safeguards
Course delivery details
The BCS recommend 50 hours of learning to prepare for the exam, including 16hrs using this course and a further 34hrs of independent study.
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