The BCS Foundation Award - Understanding Ethical Principles In The IT Profession is designed for individuals seeking to understand the purpose and value of ethics in a modern workplace. Ethics is the cornerstone of society; it helps to shape organisational culture and it influences decision making. As the use of digital technology is now integrated into virtually every aspect of everyday life, ethics in IT is becoming more important than ever.
This Award is designed to enable individuals to explore ethics in relation to their own role and the ethical principles upheld within the IT profession. It aims to show them how to identify common threats to their ethical behaviour and the safeguards that can help to minimise these threats. It also considers the role of legislation and corporate governance in ensuring ethical standards are promoted and maintained.
1. The importance Of Ethics To Society, Business, And IT Professionals
You will be able to:
1.1 Explain the impact of ethical principles of society
1.2 Explain the impact of ethical principles on organisations.
1.3 Explain the values and behaviours to be demonstrated by IT professionals.
2. Ethical Behaviour Required By IT Professionals
You will be able to:
2.1 Explain the difference between a rules-based system and principles based system
2.2 Recognise the key elements of the BCS code of conduct.
2.3 Describe the key points of the ethical standard ISO26000.
2.4 Identify ethical behaviours required to deal with different situations.
3. Ethical Behaviour Required By IT Professionals
You will be able to:
3.1 Describe the role of corporate governance in an organisation
3.2 Identify ways to monitor corporate governance.
4. Legislation
You will be able to:
4.1 List basic business laws and standards that influence the way an organisation operates.
4.2 Identify elements of data privacy laws that organisations must operate within.
5. Ethical Dilemmas And Safeguards
You will be able to:
5.1 Identify potential ethical dilemmas facing IT professionals and safeguards that can be implemented.
5.2 Explain the term “Sustainability” in relation to IT professionals
5.3 Describe the key components of the triple bottom line and the impact of this on IT professionals.
This award sits within the Ethics area of the AI Foundation Pathway while also providing essential standalone foundation learning for all professionals working in the IT industry.
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The BCS Foundation Award - Understanding Ethical Principles In The IT Profession is suitable for any individual working in an IT role, from a CIO to a service desk operative and all that is in between
Organisations will benefit by:
Individuals will benefit by:
There are no specific entry requirements for this award. However, some professional experience in a business or IT environment may be advantageous.
The following titles are suggested reading for anyone undertaking this award. You should be encouraged to explore other available sources.
Title: Ethics in Computing, Science and Engineering
Author: Barry Blundell
Publisher: Springer; 1st edition
Publication Date: 5 Feb. 2020
ISBN: 978-3030271251
Type: 16 Multiple Choice Questions, 2 Scenario Based Questions
Duration: 30 Minutes
Supervised: Yes
Open Book: No (no materials can be taken into the examination room)
Passmark: 13/20 (65%)
Delivery: Digital Format Only.
This award contributes 5 credits towards the:
AI’s ability to learn, replicate and predict means it will have a considerable impact on society and our environment if we don’t approach it ethically, sustainably and with clear governance. This set of awards explores the impact of decision-making and is vital learning for any forward-thinking IT professional.
Other Ethics awards in the AI Foundation Pathway include:
You will explore the field of ethics in IT to understand why it’s so important, how it can be threatened and how to minimise the threat – as well as the impact of legislation and corporate governance on ethical decision-making.
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