Short course300 h · Online · 5 modules

Professional Ethics and Conduct Course

This course gives you the tools and knowledge to act with integrity and professionalism in any working environment. You will learn to identify and resolve common ethical dilemmas, build solid working relationships based on trust and respect and understand how your actions affect the reputation of your organization, helping to create a culture of responsibility and transparency and a positive, productive workplace.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start1 December
Modules5
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What is the Professional Ethics and Conduct Course?

This short course prepares you to make sound ethical decisions and behave professionally at work, including in maritime and port settings where safety and compliance come first. You will study what professional ethics is and how it differs from personal morality, workplace rules, organizational culture and formal compliance; the core principles of honesty, respect, responsibility, confidentiality, fairness and integrity; respectful communication, active listening, assertiveness and the responsible use of digital channels; the prevention of discrimination, harassment and abuse of power; responsibility for tasks, time and mistakes; the protection of confidential information and organizational resources; and how to recognize and manage conflicts of interest.

What sets this course apart: practical cases and analysis of real ethical dilemmas, so principles are applied to concrete situations; a strong focus on communication and conflict resolution as the basis of a collaborative workplace; tools for ethical, responsible decision-making that you can use from day one; an approach that works across industries and roles; and an applied project in which you analyze a real or realistic workplace situation and design a protocol of ethical conduct for it.

Program typeShort course
ModeOnline
Duration300 hours
Modules5
Start1 December

Program highlights

  • Ethical foundations: honesty, respect, responsibility, confidentiality, fairness and integrity.
  • Professional communication: active listening, empathy, assertiveness and difficult conversations.
  • Respectful workplaces: prevention of discrimination, harassment, abuse of power and gossip.
  • Responsibility and performance: commitments, time management and owning your mistakes.
  • Integrity in practice: confidentiality, use of resources and conflicts of interest.
  • Applied project: a protocol of ethical conduct for a real workplace situation.
Syllabus

Syllabus of the Professional Ethics and Conduct Course

5 modules. Select a module to see its content.

Module 1

Foundations of professional ethics, individual responsibility and conduct in the workplace

  • 1.1. The concept of professional ethics and the differences between personal morality, workplace rules, organizational culture and formal compliance
  • 1.2. Core principles: honesty, respect, responsibility, confidentiality, fairness, integrity and commitment
  • 1.3. The relationship between professional behavior, reputation, trust, working climate and quality of service
  • 1.4. Common ethical dilemmas at work and decision-making in the face of conflicts of interest
  • 1.5. Consequences of inappropriate conduct: loss of trust, conflict, sanctions and damage to professional image
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 2

Professional communication, respect, coexistence and appropriate treatment at work

  • 2.1. Respectful, clear and timely communication with colleagues, managers, clients, suppliers and users
  • 2.2. Active listening, empathy, assertiveness, appropriate language and handling difficult conversations
  • 2.3. Rules of workplace coexistence: punctuality, courtesy, collaboration, order, discretion and a service-minded attitude
  • 2.4. Prevention of gossip, offensive treatment, discrimination, harassment, abuse of power and unnecessary conflict
  • 2.5. Responsible use of digital channels, email, messaging, social media and institutional communication
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 3

Responsibility, commitment, time management and professional performance

  • 3.1. Fulfilling tasks, objectives, schedules, agreements, instructions and quality standards
  • 3.2. Time management, priorities, personal organization, follow-up of pending work and prevention of delays
  • 3.3. Responsibility for mistakes: acknowledgment, communication, correction, learning and prevention of recurrence
  • 3.4. Professional attitude towards supervision, feedback, change, pressure, the unexpected and the demands of the workplace
  • 3.5. The differences between initiative, autonomy, minimum compliance and genuine commitment to the job
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 4

Confidentiality, integrity, use of resources and prevention of conflicts of interest

  • 4.1. Protection of confidential information, personal data, internal documents, conversations and sensitive knowledge
  • 4.2. Responsible use of organizational resources: equipment, time, materials, money, vehicles, tools and digital systems
  • 4.3. Conflicts of interest, gifts, favours, personal relationships, biased decisions and undue benefits
  • 4.4. Honesty in records, reports, expenses, hours worked, results, incidents and the reporting of data
  • 4.5. Compliance with internal policies, codes of conduct, safety rules and established procedures
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Module 5

Applied project in professional ethics and conduct

  • 5.1. Definition of the case: workplace, team, service, institution, professional project or ethical situation to be analyzed
  • 5.2. Identification of dilemmas, conduct risks, conflicts of interest, communication problems or failures of responsibility
  • 5.3. Design of ethical criteria for action with principles, rules, responsibilities and guidelines for professional behavior
  • 5.4. Preparation of a protocol for communication, coexistence, confidentiality, use of resources and handling of mistakes
  • 5.5. Proposal to improve the professional climate, teamwork, ethical leadership and the follow-up of good practice
At this stage
60 hestimated workload
5 wkweeks at your pace
Plan your pace

Duration and format of the Professional Ethics and Conduct Course

It is 300 hours. Tell us how many you can study each week and we will tell you when you will really finish.

4 h30 h
With 12 h per week
6
months to finish
25 weeks
weeks in total

This is the pace at which most students finish. It fits well with the installment plan.

Faculty

Academic leadership and faculty

The Navalis teaching team: working professionals who teach and supervise the programs.

Dra. Marina AlcoverDr. Marina AlcoverAcademic Director and Head of Quality Assurance
Ing. Diego CifuentesEng. Diego CifuentesSenior Lecturer in Naval Welding and Non-Destructive Testing; Head of QA/QC for Welded Joints
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Capt. Javier Abaroa (MCA)Senior Lecturer in Ship Handling, Electronic Navigation (ECDIS/Radar/ARPA) and GMDSS; STCW Compliance and Bridge Resource Management Coordinator
Dr. Pau FerrerDr. Pau FerrerSenior Lecturer in Naval Architecture and Simulation; Director of the Hydrodynamics and CFD Laboratory
Dra. Nuria LlobregatDr. Nuria LlobregatSenior Lecturer in Marine Meteorology, SAR and Operational Safety; Navigation Risk Management Coordinator
Ing. Javier BañulsEng. Javier BañulsSenior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering, Automation and ETO Engineering; Electronic Integration and Engine Alarms Coordinator
Ing. Sofía MarquinaEng. Sofía MarquinaSenior Lecturer in Materials, Composites and Corrosion Protection; Coordinator of the Advanced Paints and Coatings Line
Ing. Tomás RieraEng. Tomás RieraSenior Lecturer in Propulsion, Alternative Energy and Hybrid Systems; Energy Performance and Vibration Coordinator
Objectives

Objectives of the Professional Ethics and Conduct Course

01Cultivate integrity for fair decisions, putting maritime safety and regulatory compliance before commercial or personal pressure and documenting any justified deviation.
02Promote accountability in every professional interaction through clear communication, recorded key decisions and ownership of your actions, even under pressure or uncertainty.
03Build trust through transparency by communicating intentions clearly and in good time, admitting mistakes and explaining decisions to the crew and the authorities.
04Treat colleagues and clients with respect, communicating with empathy and assertiveness, resolving conflict constructively and adapting to different needs and expectations.
05Protect the confidentiality of sensitive information with sound access controls, secure handling protocols and a team that knows how to spot and report possible breaches.
06Resolve ethical conflicts constructively, putting the safety and wellbeing of those involved first and seeking fair, respectful solutions based on ethical principles.
Careers

Career opportunities after the Professional Ethics and Conduct Course

01Business ethics consultantdesign and roll-out of codes of ethics and ethics training for employees.
02Compliance officerensuring that laws and regulations are met and investigating possible ethical breaches.
03Ethics auditorassessing the ethical culture of an organization and identifying areas for improvement.
04Workplace mediatorresolving ethical conflicts within the company or between the company and its stakeholders.
05Corporate social responsibility managerdeveloping CSR strategies and communicating ethical and sustainable initiatives.
06Ethics and values trainerdelivering courses and workshops on professional ethics and ethical decision-making.
Frequently asked questions

Questions about the Professional Ethics and Conduct Course

The set of principles and values that guide a professional's behavior and decisions at work, from honesty and confidentiality to fairness and accountability.

Spreading gossip about a colleague, misusing company resources, hiding a mistake or falsifying records are all examples the course analyses, together with ways to prevent them.

No. The principles apply to any industry and role, although examples include maritime and port situations where safety and compliance are critical.

Yes. The communication module covers the prevention of offensive treatment, discrimination, harassment and abuse of power, and how to act when they occur.

You choose a workplace or ethical situation, identify its dilemmas and risks and design a protocol covering communication, confidentiality, use of resources and handling of mistakes.

Fully online, through a virtual campus available 24/7, with live sessions that are recorded and tutorials with the teaching staff.

The course comprises 300 hours of study across 5 modules of about 60 hours each and ends with an applied project. You can progress at your own pace within the schedule set when you enroll.

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Entry requirements
  • Profile: aimed at professionals at every level who want to strengthen their integrity, managers who want to promote an ethical culture in their teams, new employees who want to understand the standards of behavior expected at work, HR departments looking for tools for ethics training and the prevention of inappropriate conduct, and students and recent graduates preparing for the world of work; a background in philosophy, law, social sciences or related areas, or relevant professional experience, is helpful but not essential.
  • Language: sufficient command of English to follow the classes and the technical documentation.
  • Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and software to view PDF documents.
  • Admission: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team.
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