Conflict interest training helps government employees recognize situations where personal interests could influence official duties. This course provides a practical guide to recognizing, disclosing, reporting, and managing conflicts of interest, covering financial interests, family and personal relationships, outside employment, gifts and gratuities, government resources, confidential information, and participation in official decisions. Through realistic scenarios involving procurement, permits, and contractors, you will learn to spot warning signs, understand manager responsibilities, make ethical decisions, and protect public trust. Use this course to help ensure employees understand what a conflict of interest is, why it matters in government work, and how employees should respond when a conflict arises.
Purchase Course: Great for individuals or small teams and is completed on a per-seat basis at checkout.
Bulk Discounts: Great for large teams and routes you to our sales team to set up access for your organization.
Please Note: Completing an online course may not fulfill all compliance requirements. Many OSHA and HR regulations also require written programs, hands-on training, or site-specific components. Always verify requirements with your employer or regulatory authority.
Chapters
- 1. Introduction
- 2. What Is A Conflict Of Interest
- 3. Types Of Conflicts Of Interest
- 4. Why Conflicts Of Interest Matter In Government
- 5. Financial Interests
- 6. Family And Personal Relationships
- 7. Outside Employment
- 8. Gifts And Gratuities
- 9. Use Of Government Resources
- 10. Confidential Information
- 11. Participation In Government Decisions
- 12. Recognizing Warning Signs
- 13. The Importance Of Disclosure
- 14. How To Report A Conflict
- 15. How Agencies Manage Conflicts
- 16. Manager Responsibilities
- 17. Scenario: Procurement Decision
- 18. Scenario: Permit Approval
- 19. Scenario: Gifts From Contractors
- 20. Ethical Decision Making In Public Service
- 21. Consequences Of Undisclosed Conflicts
- 22. Supporting Public Trust
- 23. Key Takeaways
- 24. Conclusion
