Business Code of Ethics - Free Course

Discover the true importance of a viable and consistent business code of ethics, with this exclusive free course. Boost your career prospects with a detailed introduction to business ethics, brought to you by the experts at Oxford Home Study Centre. One of the latest additions to our growing collection of free courses, this introduction to business ethics is ideal for anyone looking to build a career in a business environment.

Learn how a structured and regulated business code of ethics can bring wide-reaching benefits to almost any organisation and its workforce. Build the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to oversee workplace ethics, with not a penny to pay at any time. Sign up online in just a few clicks, or contact a member of the team at Oxford Home Study Centre anytime for more information.

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By the end of this course the learner will be able to:

Understand the difference between ethics and morals
Understand the value of ethics
Identify some of your values and moral principles

Free Study and Optional Certification

You can enrol on Introduction to Business Ethics (Short Course), access the online learning materials and complete your studies without paying a course fee. Certification is optional and available separately after successful completion.

You may choose to purchase:

QLS-endorsed Certificate of Achievement
CPD-accredited certificate issued by the CPD Standards Office as a record of continuing professional development

You can order either certificate on its own or purchase both for the same completed course. Choosing one does not require you to purchase the other.

Each certificate has its own price. The total payable may vary according to the certificates selected, course level, format and delivery option. View our current certificate options and prices.

Certification is optional and is not required to access the materials or complete the course.

Course Content

Topics Covered in the Course

This free Course covers the following topics:

Defining Ethics and Morals
Values Identification
Why Bother with Ethics?
Kohlberg’s Six Stages
The Six Stages and Three Levels of moral development
Model Overview
Identifying Stages

How It Works

Build your knowledge through clear and accessible online learning.

Complete the assignments and achieve the required marks.

Choose an optional certificate after completing the course.

Why Choose a Certificate?

An optional certificate provides a clear record of successful course completion. Add it to your learning portfolio and share it where relevant.

Completing the course and its assessments shows your commitment to developing subject knowledge through focused, independent learning.

Use your new knowledge to support further study, workplace development or personal goals. A certificate records completion but does not guarantee employment or professional status.