Professional Ethics and Professionalism in the Workplace

Protect Trust Through Better Decisions and Consistent Conduct

Professionalism is demonstrated through daily decisions, communication, competence, accountability and stewardship. In public service and infrastructure work, those behaviors affect employees, clients, contractors, residents and public trust.

This course helps participants apply ethical principles to realistic workplace situations without reducing ethics to a list of slogans.

Four-hour version: $125 per participant
Eight-hour version: $200 per participant
Delivery: Onsite or live online
Private-class minimum: Seven-participant billing minimum
Maximum class size: 20 participants
Knowledge check: 20–25 multiple-choice questions; 70% required
Completion document: Tampa Bay Training certificate with no expiration
Optional handbook: $10

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees at all organizational levels
• Supervisors, managers and emerging leaders
• Public works, utility and local-government personnel
• Construction, engineering and infrastructure professionals
• Project and contract personnel
• Teams developing shared conduct expectations

Learning Objectives

Participants will be prepared to:

• Distinguish ethics, law, policy and professional judgment
• Recognize responsibilities to the public, employer, client and profession
• Apply honesty, fairness, impartiality and accountability
• Recognize conflicts of interest and competing obligations
• Consider competence and limits of authority
• Handle information and organizational resources responsibly
• Communicate concerns through appropriate channels
• Use a structured ethical decision process
• Recognize how everyday conduct affects trust
• Identify when specialized guidance is required

Workplace Application

Scenarios may involve:

• Public resources and stewardship
• Procurement and contractor relationships
• Gifts, favors and conflicts of interest
• Accuracy of records and reporting
• Confidential or sensitive information
• Competence and professional boundaries
• Safety, quality and public welfare
• Speaking up about concerns
• Respectful conduct and accountability

Client-specific policies or professional codes may be incorporated when provided in advance.

Assessment and Certificate

Participants must attend, participate, complete an ethical decision-making activity and earn at least 70% on the knowledge check.

Successful participants receive a Tampa Bay Training certificate showing four or eight instructional hours.

Important Boundary

This course provides education and discussion. It does not provide legal advice, determine whether a law or professional code was violated or replace guidance from an ethics officer, attorney, licensing board or other authorized official.

Live Online Participation

Live online participants must use a desktop or laptop computer with a stable internet connection and working camera, microphone and speakers. Mobile phones are not accepted as the primary device. Each participant must remain visible and engaged and complete their own activities and knowledge check.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this only for supervisors?

No. The course can be delivered to employees, supervisors, managers or mixed audiences.

Can the course address public-sector ethics?

Yes. Public trust, stewardship, procurement and governmental responsibilities are central strengths of the program.

Can it include our code of conduct?

Yes. Provide the current code or policy before class.

Registration and Private Scheduling

Selected public sessions may be advertised through Eventbrite. Private onsite and live online training are available.

Phone: 813-360-1526
Email: service@tampabaytraining.com

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