Ethical Leadership Courses and Certifications

University of Cape Town;  University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

Introduction to Values-Based Leadership

Unpack the need for values-based leadership and learn what this means both within and external to the business context.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

University of Cape Town;  University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business

Becoming a Values-Based Leader

Identify the elements of values-based leadership while practicing tangible methods to develop these qualities.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

University of Cape Town;  University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business Career Certificate

Values-Based Leadership

Develop a personalized values-based leadership profile and action plan

• edX
• 12 weeks, 2-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• $537.00
• 3 courses

In this course, you’ll access the most important principles Acumen has learned from more than 20 years working with leaders who are improving how the poor, the vulnerable, and the earth are treated.

• Acumen Academy
• 9 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

How to Be an Ethical Engineering Leader

Personal examples shape eight guidelines for ethical engineering leadership, from taking ownership of code and investing in stability to creating a safer, kinder workplace.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

RSA Conference

Leading with Integrity and Resilience - Navigating Values and Adversity

Explore strategies for ethical leadership, aligning personal and organizational values, and building resilience to navigate challenges and foster a culture of integrity in the workplace.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Career Certificate

Entrepreneurship: Growing Your Business

7815 ratings at Coursera

Grow a private business: create and interpret cash flow, balance sheet and income statements, lead with Giving Voice to Values, and innovate using the Business Model Canvas.

• Coursera
• 4 weeks, 10 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Career Certificate

Leading Strategic Change Course

8 ratings at Graduate School USA

Build foundational leadership skills through self-awareness, communication, ethical decision-making, team leadership, and a personal leadership development plan.

• Graduate School USA
• Self-Paced
• $649.00

Business Ethics

Learn to define ethics, recognize ethical behavior, make ethical decisions, and lead with integrity in the workplace.

• OpenLearning
• 10 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Dare to Lead - Unlock Courageous Leadership

Develop courageous leadership through vulnerability, trust, integrity, courageous conversations, and resilience.

• CodeSignal
• 5 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate
• 4 courses

Values, Purpose And Ethical Leadership Identity

Craft a vision and mission statement, set purpose-led goals, apply structured decision-making, and use emotional intelligence, mentoring and influence techniques to guide teams.

• Coursera
• 7 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

ACCA SBL Strategic Business Leader (Revision Course Sep'25 sitting)

Prepare for the ACCA Strategic Business Leader exam: evaluate governance and stakeholder responsibilities, strategic position, risk profiles, internal controls, and lead change using disruptive technologies.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

MICRO AWARD IN BUSINESS DECISION MAKING

Decision making for managers and supervisors framed through business ethics and ethical leadership, with independent research, surveys and a case-based final project.

• OpenLearning
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

ACCA SBL Strategic Business Leader (Full Course Sep'25 sitting)

Prepare for the ACCA Strategic Leader examination by integrating governance, strategy, risk, analytics, financial techniques, change, and professional skills.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Master Self-Awareness in Leadership

Use psychometric tools and bias simulators to build self-awareness, regulate stress, anchor decisions in values, and develop an authentic leadership presence.

• CodeSignal
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate