The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding Ethical Principles in the IT Profession is designed for individuals seeking to understand the purpose and value of ethics in a modern workplace.

Ethics is the cornerstone of society; it helps to shape organisational culture and it influences decision making. As the use of digital technology is now integrated into virtually every aspect of everyday life, ethics in IT is becoming more important than ever.

This Award is designed to enable individuals to explore ethics in relation to their own role and the ethical principles upheld within the IT profession. It aims to show them how to identify common threats to their ethical behaviour and the safeguards that can help to minimise these threats. It also considers the role of legislation and corporate governance in ensuring ethical standards are promoted and maintained.

What will I learn?

• The importance of ethics in society, business and the IT profession

• Ethical behaviour required by IT practitioners

• Corporate governance

• Ethical dilemmas and safeguards.

What skills do I gain by taking this course?

• Explore ethics in relation to your own role and the ethical principles upheld within the IT profession

• How to identify common threats to their ethical behaviour and the safeguards that can help to minimise these threats.

• It also considers the role of legislation and corporate governance and helps you identify how to ensure ethical standards are promoted and maintained.

• As well as gaining new skills and knowledge, upon successful completion, you will receive a globally recognised certificate (and 5 credits) awarded by BCS at SFIA Plus Level 3, and free annual Associate membership to BCS to further develop your career and grow your professional network.

What is included in the course?

All our BCS courses include:

• Your own login to study flexibly when you want (mobile/tablet/laptop or desktop with internet connection required)

• One year to complete the course and take the BCS exam

• Ask questions with student support on email or through our student support centre

• BCS exam - flexible dates and times 7 days a week in all timezones (laptop or desktop with camera and intenet connection required)

• BCS e-certificate upon passing the exam

• Free one year BCS Associate membership to develop your career and grow your professional network

• Exam practice questions and answers

• Links to further learning

• VAT

• Option to spread the cost of your course over 12 months 0% interest free.

Getting started

Duco Digital offer three ways to enrol:

1. Enrol through Knoma. All the same benefits as enrolling with Duco Digital with added option to pay for your course up to 12 months 0% interest free*

2. Enrol through Duco Digital, start today and pay in full or 4 interest free instalments**

3. Enrol in Euros - please allow 1 working day for enrolment.

* Applicants must be a UK resident, aged 18+ years and have a UK bank account.

** No credit check. Exam cannot be booked until the course has been paid in full.