General
Ethics for Executive Branch Employees
Credits: 3 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the types of ethical issues that frequently arise for employees of the executive branch of the Federal Government as they pursue their official duties. The fourteen principles of ethical conduct for Federal Employees are listed and many are illustrated with real-life examples. The course would be of interest both to engineers employed in the executive branch of the Government and to engineers employed by Government contractors who need to know what are the rules that must be followed by their Government counterparts.Topics:
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:- Gifts from outside sources
- Gifts between employees
- Conflicting financial interests
- Impartiality in performing public duties
- Seeking other employment
- Restrictions on former employees
- Misuse of position
- Outside activities
- Special government employees and procurement officials
To take this course:
1.) Purchase Course:Option 1: Purchase single PDH credits
Option 2: Purchase the 12 month "Annual Membership" plan (unlimited)
Option 3: Purchase the 24 month "Biennial Membership" plan (unlimited)
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3.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:
4.) Test: Upon reading the course Study Guide, please click below to take the quiz.
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5.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the quiz, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
Publication Source: US Office of Government Ethics
Course: Instructor