Ethics and Integrity for Public Officials (GPS-027) Training Course

Ethics and Integrity for Public Officials

Public trust depends on officials acting with integrity, impartiality and accountability. Ethical failures in government damage institutions and public confidence. This…

5 daysClassroom

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Public trust depends on officials acting with integrity, impartiality and accountability. Ethical failures in government damage institutions and public confidence.

This LLMI course covers public service values, codes of conduct, conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, misuse of position and information, transparency, whistleblowing, ethical decision-making and building integrity systems. Participants work through realistic ethical dilemmas.

The course suits public officials at all levels.

Course Objectives

Understand public service values and codes of conduct

Identify and manage conflicts of interest

Apply rules on gifts, hospitality and outside activities

Protect official information and resources

Use ethical decision-making frameworks

Support integrity systems and whistleblowing

Target Audience

Public officials and civil servants

Managers in government

Ethics and integrity officers

Procurement officials

Regulators

Elected officials' staff

Course Methodology

Dilemma discussions

Case studies

Decision-making exercises

Group work

Reflection

Course outline

1Day 1: Public Service Ethics

Public trust
Values and principles
Codes of conduct
Legal framework
Consequences of misconduct
Exercise: Values reflection

2Day 2: Conflicts of Interest

Types of conflicts
Declarations
Recusal
Post-employment
Workshop: Conflict scenarios

3Day 3: Gifts, Information and Resources

Gifts and hospitality
Use of information
Use of resources
Social media
Exercise: Dilemma cases

4Day 4: Ethical Decision-Making

Decision frameworks
Pressure and influence
Speaking up
Whistleblower protection
Case study: Integrity failure
Exercise: Decision practice

5Day 5: Integrity Systems

Integrity frameworks
Training
Monitoring
Leadership role
Capstone: Integrity action plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Ethics and Integrity for Public Officials course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Ethics and Integrity for Public Officials course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Munich. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, Geneva.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Ethics and Integrity for Public Officials

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