Description

The Conflict of Interest eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of conflicts of interest in the workplace, how they can arise and the importance of identifying and managing them appropriately.

The course explores situations where personal, financial or other interests may influence, or appear to influence, an individual's professional judgement or decisions. Learners will consider how to recognise potential, actual and perceived conflicts of interest, the importance of disclosure and the steps that can be taken to manage conflicts in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees at all levels.
• Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
• Employees responsible for making decisions on behalf of an organisation.
• Employees involved in purchasing, procurement or supplier relationships.
• Employees who interact with customers, contractors or other stakeholders.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of conflicts of interest and their workplace responsibilities.

What You Will Learn

• What is meant by a conflict of interest.
• The difference between actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest.
• How conflicts of interest can arise in the workplace.
• Recognising personal, financial and professional interests that may create a conflict.
• Identifying situations where relationships or outside activities may affect professional judgement.
• The importance of impartial and objective decision-making.
• Recognising how gifts, benefits or hospitality may create or appear to create a conflict.
• The importance of declaring relevant interests.
• How to disclose a potential or actual conflict appropriately.
• Measures that may be used to manage a conflict of interest.
• The importance of transparency and appropriate record keeping.
• Following organisational policies and procedures.
• Raising concerns where a conflict of interest is suspected.
• The potential consequences of failing to identify or manage a conflict appropriately.
• Contributing to an ethical, transparent and accountable workplace culture.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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