Ethics for Project Managers

Business ethics represent the standards for right and wrong that govern how business people act. The term also refers to the study of moral principles in the workplace. This course reviews the major ethical issues facing project managers. It looks at the specific challenges project leaders may confront as they deal with team members, vendors, stakeholders, and sponsors.

Course Hours

3

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the role of ethics in the workplace

2. Discuss project managers and the Ethical Triangle and its three components: Individual Ethics, Leadership Ethics, and Governance and Control

3. Recognize the key ethical issues in project management

4. Describe the provisions of the Project Management Institute® Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

5. Discuss the four foundational values (Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, and Honesty) of the PMI® Code of Ethics

6. Apply ethical principles to project scenarios

External Partnership
In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with MindEdge. Once you have completed the checkout process, you should expect to be contacted by a MindEdge representative within 1-3 business days with information on how to access your course material and getting started. They will be your main point of contact while you are going through the coursework. Feel free to reach out to Syracuse University if you have any questions at microcredential@syr.edu or 315.443.2588.