As a chemical engineer, your decisions shape not only the success of your projects but also the health, safety, and well-being of society. This makes your ethical conduct as a professional absolutely crucial. In this engaging online course, you’ll explore the key principles of engineering ethics and be fully prepared to tackle the ethical challenges that are bound to arise throughout your career.
Dive into real-world scenarios where workplace interactions lead to complex ethical dilemmas, and gain the tools to navigate them with confidence. Plus, you’ll discover the seven essential elements of professional excellence, including effective communication, honoring your commitments, pushing your professional boundaries, making impactful contributions to both your profession and society, supporting your colleagues, celebrating your achievements, and safeguarding your personal well-being.
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped not just with knowledge, but with practical strategies to be a standout ethical leader in your field.
This course may be taken as part of the AIChE Credential for Sustainability Professionals (ACSP). More info
Learning Outcomes:
- Recognize the key ethical issues an engineer will face
- Identify real-world dilemmas that arise through human interactions
- Employ techniques for improving your communication and time management skills
- Identify workplace management issues and enhance your experience of work
- Recognize and apply the seven elements of professional excellence
Who Should Attend:
Engineers and managers across all sectors who want to better understand engineering ethics and develop the skills that lead to professional excellence. Whether you’re new to engineering or a seasoned veteran, you’ll gain insight and tools you can immediately put into practice in your workplace to raise the ethics bar and achieve the highest professional standards in engineering.
Unit One
- Lecture One: Introduction to Engineering Ethics
- Basis/Definition
- Codes of Engineering Ethics
- Lecture Two: From Ethics to Excellence
Unit Two
- Lecture Three: Elements of Professional Excellence
- Communication
- Fulfilling Commitments
- Recognizing and Expanding Professional Limits
- Investing in Your Profession & Society
- Affirmation of Coworkers
- Celebrating Your Work
- Protecting Your Personal Life
Final Exam: 12 Questions
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