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Professional Ethics Course Overview

This Professional Ethics course aims to prepare you for what to do when you are faced with ethical dilemmas throughout your career. In this course, we will discuss why ethics matters within an organization, the key elements of business ethics, and what contributes to a strong ethical culture within the organization.

Then we will explore the moral principles of integrity that constitute professional conduct. Finally, we will walk through the ethical decision-making process and provide a few sources of ethical guidance. You will practice using the ethical decision-making framework to face real-life ethical dilemmas in case studies.


Professional Ethics Learning Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain why ethics matter within an organization
  • Describe the elements of business ethics
  • Understanding the ethical culture of an organization
  • Apply professional ethics and the moral principles of integrity
  • Apply approaches to ethical decision making
  • Utilize sources of ethical guidance



Professional Ethics Is a Required Course of All CFI’s Certification Programs

From beginner to advanced, CFI’s financial analyst training program will give you the skill you need to become a complete financial analyst.

This Professional Ethics course is one of the required courses to complete CFI’s training program and earn one of the designations:

  • Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)®
  • Certified Banking and Credit Analyst (CBCA)®
  • Capital Markets and Securities Analyst (CMSA)®


Who Should Take This Professional Ethics Course?

This Professional Ethics course is perfect for any aspiring financial analyst working in investment banking, equity research, commercial lending, sales & trading, risk management, and other areas of finance and accounting.


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This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® Certification
Professional Ethics is part of the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® certification, which includes 42 courses.
  • Skills Learned Financial modeling and valuation, sensitivity analysis, strategy
  • Career Prep Investment banking and equity research, FP&A, corporate development
Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® Certification
Professional Ethics is part of the Commercial Banking & Credit Analyst (CBCA)® certification, which includes 59 courses.
  • Skills Learned Financial Analysis, Credit Structuring, Risk Management
  • Career Prep Commercial Banking, Credit Analyst, Private Lending
All Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)® Courses
Professional Ethics is part of the Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA)® certification, which includes 42 courses.
  • Skills Learned Trading strategies used in the finance and capital markets
  • Career Prep Work in capital markets, whether on the buy-side or the sell-side
Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA)® Certification
Professional Ethics is part of the Business Intelligence & Data Analyst (BIDA)® certification, which includes 25 courses.
  • Skills Learned Data visualization, data warehousing and transformation, data modeling and analysis
  • Career Prep Business intelligence analyst, data scientist, data visualization specialist
Environmental Social, and Governance Specialization
  • Skills Learned ESG Analysis, ESG Integration, ESG Investing, ESG & Business Intelligence
  • Career Prep Asset Management, Management Consulting, Business Analyst, Credit Analyst, Corporate Development, Senior Leadership
Business Essentials Certificate
  • Skills Learned Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Ethics
  • Career Prep Sales Skills, People Management Skills, Relationship Management Skills, Business Analysis Skills

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Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to take the courses?
All of our certification programs are open to students and professionals in various industries and levels of experience. Our curriculum is designed to teach what you need to know from basic fundamentals to advanced practical case studies. To take the courses and complete the exercises, students will only need access to a PC and/or Mac, Microsoft Suite (2016 or newer), and a stable internet connection. Click here to view the Technical Requirements
Can I download the Excel files and financial modeling templates for the course?
Absolutely! All the files and templates needed in a course are available for download. Just look for a module that shows Downloadable Files within the course dashboard. See here for a visual guide on how to do this.
How long do I have to complete the courses?
You will have yearly access to the courses as long as you maintain an active subscription. All the courses are self-paced as well so you can take your time in learning without worrying about any deadlines. Click here to compare our available enrollment options.
Are CFI courses officially accredited?
Yes, CFI is accredited by the Better Business Bureau® (BBB) to maintain training standards, the CPA Institutions in Canada, and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) in the USA. Most of our courses qualify for verified CPE credits for CPA charter holders. Please refer to this page to view all available CPE credits.
Are there any additional fees or costs?
None! The bundle price includes everything and there are no additional fees or charges to earn your digital certification. You can see our enrollment fees listed here.
What currency are your courses priced in?
All our online courses are priced in USD. As this is a recurring payment, we accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.
How do I earn my certificates?
Students must complete all the video lessons, quizzes, and final assessments in each course. You can retake the assessments as many times as necessary until you reach an 80% passing grade. For more information on how to earn a course certificate, click HERE.
How are the exams conducted?
Students are required to complete an online assessment (Multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams on your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need. Students are also required to complete the FMVA® final exam to earn their certification. How to Take a Qualified Assessment
Can I email the instructor if I have questions?
While the courses are designed mainly for self-study, we are happy to provide email assistance for general or technical support inquiries. The Full Immersion bundles include a premium email support function that allows you to communicate directly with in-house experts regarding course content. This is one of the key features that sets the Full Immersion bundle apart and makes it a worthwhile upgrade over the more affordable self-study bundle. You can compare more features in our bundles here.
Will these courses help me advance my career?
Based on hundreds of reviews from thousands of students we know how CFI courses have helped so many people advance their finance careers. Our courses are designed to be extremely practical and simulate the experience of being trained as a professional financial analyst…the ultimate way to advance your career. For real-world examples and to help delve even deeper into the course concepts, please look into our free career resources library.
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