Build competencies and confidence
Completing the ACS Ethics Education Program helps ACS members adhere to the ACS Code of Professional Ethics and its core values, and recognise ethical challenges to confidently make ethical decisions.
Welcome to the ACS Ethics Education Program
At ACS, we work to continuously uphold professionalism by acknowledging best practices and encouraging excellence throughout our membership.
The ACS Ethics Education Program is available exclusively to ACS members and is designed to help tech professionals understand and implement the ACS Code of Professional Ethics and the values at the heart of the Code.
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The ACS Code of Professional Ethics is based on three core values, which define the professionalism to which ACS members are committed.
Honesty
Open and truthful interactions, not misrepresenting capabilities or situations and speaking up when unprofessional conduct has been discovered.
Trustworthiness
Accountability and responsibility for failures as well as successes, communicating clearly, accurately and practising integrity at all times.
Respect
Respect for others and the profession, identifying and mitigating risks and enhancing personal and professional development.
Why ACS members value the ACS Ethics Education Program
Navigate ethical challenges
The ACS Ethics Education Program helps ACS members understand the ethical challenges in emerging technology, and communicate ethical concerns more effectively to colleagues, clients and the general public.
Foster ethical behaviour
The ACS Ethics Education Program helps ACS members to model and embrace the core values of honesty, trustworthiness and respect while also fostering and encouraging positive ethics in colleagues.
Key features:
- Available online 24/7 for self-guided learning that conveniently fits into busy schedules
- Video resources to watch across devices, which can be bookmarked for notetaking
- Deep dive into specialist areas like AI and cybersecurity ethics, data privacy and professional conduct
- Case studies to illustrate examples of the Code in practice
- Digital badges and CPD points available upon completion
- Aligns with SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age) capabilities:
- Organisational capability development – OCDV
- Methods and tools – METL
- Governance – GOVN
- Business skills (Generic)
Case studies
To support the ACS Ethics Education Program, and to help all IT professionals understand and implement the ACS Code of Professional Ethics, case studies are available to download.
If you have any questions, suggestions or feedback regarding the ethics education program, please email professionalethics@acs.org.au.
All case studies and content associated with the ACS Ethics Education Program are presented as principles and best practices but do not constitute legal advice. Always consult the appropriate legal counsel for matters requiring expert legal interpretation and guidance.
FAQs
No, the ACS Ethics Education Program is available to ACS members only. Non-members can join ACS and gain access to the education program, professional networks and a wide range of skills and knowledge development here.
No, the ACS Ethics Education Program is available online 24/7. You can start, pause and return to the program at a time that best suits your schedule.
The ACS Ethics Education Program is made up of three modules, which take approximately 10 hours to complete. However, as an online program, you can complete the video content at your own pace.
The program has three learning tracks, each designed to focus on a specific knowledge area. You can choose the one that best aligns with your priorities or complete all three for a comprehensive learning experience.
The ACS Ethics Education Program is designed to help ACS members understand and implement the ACS Code of Professional Ethics. The Code is a guide to professional conduct and managing challenging ethical issues.
There are no entry requirements to study the ACS Ethics Education Program other than being a member of ACS.
ACS members who complete the ACS Ethics Education Program receive a digital badge to recognise their achievements, which can be displayed on emails and social media profiles.
ACS Ethics Education Program Disclaimer
To uphold professionalism and the highest standards of practice, ACS encourages all ACS members to sit the ACS Ethics Education Program. The program is a valuable resource designed to enhance a member’s understanding of the principles and best practices that govern professional ethics. It is not a substitute for an accredited ethics curriculum or formal ethics training.
The ACS Ethics Education Program content is subject to change without prior notice.
ACS Ethics Education Program Case Study Disclaimer
All case studies and content associated with the ACS Ethics Education Program are presented as principles and best practices but do not constitute legal advice. Always consult the appropriate legal counsel for matters requiring expert legal interpretation and guidance.