Description
This one-day, elective course examines Federal ethics law, including procurement integrity and current ethical issues in Federal contracting. Participants explore the following topics in this course: conflict of interest, gifts, safeguarding information, restrictions on employment, and working for a contractor after government service. Additional miscellaneous issues may be covered. This training, at a broad level, also explains what ethics are and why they are important. This course covers the difference between integrity and ethics, the history behind both, and why both are needed in the Federal acquisition field.
 
Learning Objectives
	
	
Define integrity and ethics and distinguish the difference
	
	
	
Define “procurement integrity”
	
	
	
Understand the importance of procurement
	
	
	
Being able to comprehend all rules
	
	
	
Identify conflicts of interest
	
	
	
Identify and remedy financial conflicts
	
	
	
Discuss impartiality issues and why this is an important consideration
	
	
	
Understanding the do’s and don’ts of gifts
	
	
	
Explore strategies for safeguarding information in best implementation practices for safeguarding policies
	
	
	
Discuss importance of restrictions on employment
	
	
	
Discuss miscellaneous issues; fundraising, letters of recommendation, outside employment, organizational conflict of interest, disclosure and nondisclosure, and sexual harassment
	
	
	
Identify resources for further assistance
	
 
Technical Requirements
Student are required to have a computer with internet access. 
 
CLPs
8
 
Length
1 Day