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  • Engineering Ethics - Importance of Mentorship

    Credits: 3 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    This course explores the critical role of mentorship in promoting ethical conduct within the engineering profession. Covered are various aspects of mentorship, including fostering ethical values, transmitting industry norms, and building a culture of accountability. It emphasizes the importance of mentorship in guiding junior engineers toward ethical decision-making and professional integrity.

    Topics:

    • Importance of Mentorship in Ethics
    • Fostering Ethical Values and Principles
    • Transmitting Organizational and Industry Norms
    • Encouraging Critical Thinking and Ethical Reflection
    • Building a Culture of Accountability
    • Long-Term Professional Development
    • The Mentor-Mentee Relationship
    • Benefits of Mentorship in Engineering
    • Types of Engineering Mentors
    • Shaping Ethical Values and Beliefs
    • Building a Culture of Accountability
    • Ethical Dilemmas in Mentorship
    • Addressing Conflicts of Interest
    • Handling Mentorship Misconduct
    • Establishing Mentorship Programs
    • Mentorship Best Practices
    • Evaluating Mentorship Success

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: This course is general in nature, and is suitable continuing education for all disciplines of engineering.
    Publication Source: Original content developed by Cadistics Courseware.

    Donald Parnell, PE

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