Ethics Learning Lab
Designed to meet the needs of today’s learners, the Ethics Learning Lab supports subscribers with active and social learning in structured modules, supplementary resources, timely and relevant content from subject matter experts.
World-class programs
The Ethics Learning Lab provides a solid foundation of advanced knowledge and real-world skills through structured learning modules on globally relevant topics such as industry ethics, standards of professional conduct, and Giving Voice to Values.
Relevant content
Participation from industry and subject matter experts ensures content remains pertinent and addresses current challenges and opportunities of the rapidly evolving investment industry.
Program modules
Participants can go through each program individually or set up a private cohort for a team to take a program together. All programs feature the following:
- Videos covering important concepts
- Quick quizzes to benchmark your knowledge
- Supplementary readings and resources to reinforce the learning
- Community conversation to discuss and debate elements of the program
Program overview
CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct represent the behavioral benchmark for investment professionals globally. This program covers topics such as:
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Avoiding misconduct.
- Fulfilling your responsibilities as supervisors.
- Fulfilling your responsibilities as CFA Institute members and candidates in CFA Institute Programs
Who should take this program?
Investment professionals and individuals who are:
- Dedicated to protecting the capital markets.
- Managing people’s investment.
- Participating in any CFA Institute Programs.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the requirements for complying with the standards.
- Know the implications for failing to abide by the standards.
- Recognize behavior that would violate the standards.
- Help protect the integrity of the capital markets.
PL(SER) Credits
1 PL(SER)
Program overview
Transparency and disclosure of information are bedrock ethical principles underlying service to clients and the efficiency of capital markets. This program covers topics such as:
- Communicating with clients.
- Disclosing conflicts.
- Presenting investment performance history.
- Avoiding misrepresentation regarding professional capabilities, services, or investment information.
Who should take this program?
Investment professionals and individuals who are:
- Dedicated to protecting the capital markets.
- Managing people’s investment.
- Participating in any CFA Institute Programs.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the requirements for complying with the standards.
- Know the implications for failing to abide by the standards.
- Recognize behavior that would violate the standards.
- Help protect the integrity of the capital markets.
PL(SER) Credits
1 PL(SER)
Program overview
Central to the investment professional is analyzing investment opportunities and acting on that analysis to both generate income for clients and promote the integrity and viability of the global capital markets for the ultimate benefit of society.
This program covers topics such as:
- Fulfilling your responsibilities with diligence.
- Having a reasonable basis for recommendations and investments.
- Prioritizing client transactions over your personal trading.
- Steering clear of trading on material nonpublic information.
- Not engaging in market manipulation.
Who should take this program?
Investment professionals and individuals who are:
- Dedicated to protecting the capital markets.
- Managing people’s investments.
- Participating in any CFA Institute Programs.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the requirements for complying with the standards.
- Know the implications for failing to abide by the standards.
- Recognize behavior that would violate the standards.
- Help protect the integrity of the capital markets.
PL(SER) Credits
1 PL(SER)
Program Overview
The paramount goal of professionals throughout the investment industry is working in the clients’ best interest. Effectively engaging with clients in a fair and ethical manner is paramount to building trust with investors and allowing them to take intelligent and informed actions.
This program covers topics such as:
- Acting with loyalty, prudence, and care toward clients.
- Maintaining your independence and objectivity.
- Preserving client confidentiality.
- Insuring investment recommendations are suitable for clients.
- Treating all clients fairly.
Who should take this program?
Investment professionals and individuals who are:
- Dedicated to protecting the capital markets.
- Managing people’s investments.
- Participating in any CFA Institute Programs.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the requirements for complying with the standards.
- Know the implications for failing to abide by the standards
- Recognize behavior that would violate the standards.
- Help protect the integrity of the capital markets.
PL(SER) Credits
1 PL(SER)
Program overview
This program works hand-in-hand with the Ethical Decision-Making program to provide practical strategies that teach you how to effectively act on your values in the face of workplace pressures and use ethical principles to guide your decision-making. Everyone has the power to effect change, and these programs help you develop the skills and confidence to speak up and properly act on ethical values when confronted with challenging situations and complex decisions.
Who should take this program?
Leaders and individuals who need to:
- Navigate delicate ethical situations, conflicts, and daily interactions with stakeholders.
- Motivate others to choose ethical behavior.
- Efficiently and effectively influence a values-based culture.
- Communicate a values-based vision and gather support for it.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Learn and practice a framework for successfully navigating ethical conflicts in your professional life.
- Implement creative problem-solving approaches to workplace conduct.
- Assess and harness your individual strengths to effectively voice and act on your values.
- Anticipate and prepare for challenges to your values.
PL(SER) Credits
4 PL(SER)
Program overview
This program works hand-in-hand with the Giving Voice to Values program to provide practical strategies that teach you how to effectively act on your values in the face of workplace pressures and use ethical principles to guide your decision-making. Everyone has the power to effect change, and these programs help you develop the skills and confidence to speak up and properly act on ethical values when confronted with challenging situations and complex decisions.
Who should take this program?
Leaders and individuals who need to:
- Navigate delicate ethical situations, conflicts, and daily interactions with stakeholders.
- Motivate others to choose ethical behavior.
- Efficiently and effectively influence a values-based culture.
- Communicate a values-based vision and gather support for it.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Learn and practice a framework for successfully navigating ethical conflicts in your professional life.
- Implement creative problem-solving approaches to workplace conduct.
- Assess and harness your individual strengths to effectively voice and act on your values.
- Anticipate and prepare for challenges to your values.
PL(SER) Credits
1.5 PL(SER)
Explore the Ethics Learning Lab
As part of our commitment to building an ethical investment industry, the Ethics Learning Lab grants access to the exclusive collection of resources thoughtfully curated by leading practitioners from around the globe.
You can also check out the Learning Lab yourself by following these access instructions:
- Go to CFA Institute Ethics Learning Lab (you will be redirected to the CFA Institute login screen).
- Create a CFA Institute account or log in if you already have an account.
- After your account is created, you will be redirected back to the Ethics Learning Lab.
- On the Welcome page, watch the video for a brief overview of how the platform works, and then click Continue.
- Have fun exploring!
Questions?
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