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    Study business ethics principles for making ethical decisions in business. Learn about corporate social responsibility, ethical dilemmas, and compliance.

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      University of Pennsylvania

      ESG and Social Activism

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Governance, Corporate Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Strategy, Business Ethics, Crisis Management, Advocacy, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Communication, Risk Management, Executive Recruitment

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Purchasing, Procurement, Consolidation, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Management, Supplier Management, Corporate Sustainability, Knowledge Transfer, Diversity Programs, Performance Measurement

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      Capitals Coalition

      Transforming Business: Valuing social and human capital

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Human Capital, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Communications, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Business Metrics, Business Transformation, Performance Measurement, Diversity and Inclusion, Risk Management, Decision Making

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Corporate Sustainability

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Systems Thinking, Sustainability Reporting, Business Ethics, Compliance Management, Business Strategies, Operational Risk, Business Risk Management, Environment and Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Innovation, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication Strategies

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      Northeastern University

      Ethics and Governance in the Age of Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Data Ethics, Data Governance, Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Large Language Modeling, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Organizational Strategy, Benchmarking, Emerging Technologies

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Open University

      Understanding the need for a sustainable business

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Innovation, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Stakeholder Engagement, Business Continuity, Environmental Issue, Business Ethics, Business Architecture, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Market Dynamics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Business, Corporate Sustainability, Social Justice

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      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      ESG Value Creation for Business Impact

      Skills you'll gain: Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Corporate Sustainability, Business Ethics, Governance, Advocacy, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Environmental Resource Management, Corporate Strategy, Environmental Issue, Stakeholder Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion

      4.8
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      CertNexus

      Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Strategic Leadership, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Policy Development, Culture Transformation, Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance Management, Policy Analysis, Change Management, Employee Engagement

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      University of Toronto

      The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Business Ethics, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Strategy, Business Transformation, Governance, Business Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Business Analysis, Leadership, Analysis, Experimentation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      GenAI for Marketing: Ethics and Trends

      Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Generative AI Agents, Marketing Management, AI Personalization, Marketing Strategies, Marketing, Business Ethics, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Automation, Marketing Psychology, Marketing Analytics, Information Privacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Strategies for Sustainable Business

      Skills you'll gain: Corporate Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Performance Measurement, Strategic Partnership, Business Strategy, Compliance Management, Strategic Leadership, Business Ethics, Goal Setting, Community Outreach, Brand Strategy, Human Capital, Stakeholder Engagement, Employee Engagement, Advocacy, Systems Thinking, Strategic Communication, Supply Chain Management, Communication Strategies

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular business ethics courses

    • ESG and Social Activism: University of Pennsylvania
    • Special Topics and Specialization Wrap-up: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
    • Transforming Business: Valuing social and human capital : Capitals Coalition
    • Introduction to Corporate Sustainability: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Ethics and Governance in the Age of Generative AI: Northeastern University
    • Understanding the need for a sustainable business: The Open University
    • Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society: The University of Notre Dame
    • ESG Value Creation for Business Impact: Duke University
    • Create and Lead an Ethical Data-Driven Organization: CertNexus
    • The 360º Corporation: Tools for Achieving Corporate Purpose: University of Toronto

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