Public Sector Ethics, Integrity & Anti-Corruption

Course Code: PSF-103

Pillar: Foundations of Public Service

Course Overview: Integrity protects public resources, strengthens institutional credibility, and supports confidence in government decisions. Ethical public service requires more than knowing the rules; it requires sound judgment when responsibilities, relationships, pressure, or competing interests create difficult choices.

Learners examine ethical principles, misconduct and corruption risks, conflicts of interest, reporting responsibilities, and practical ways to support a culture of integrity in daily government work.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain the importance of ethics and integrity in public service
• Identify common ethical risks and misconduct scenarios
• Apply ethical decision-making principles in daily work
• Recognize corruption risks and prevention practices
• Support transparent, fair, and accountable government processes
• Promote a culture of integrity within public institutions

Target Audience: Public servants, civil service recruits, administrative officers, supervisors, team leaders, and employees supporting compliance, governance, or integrity in government institutions.

Course-specific Learning Experience: Learners engage through focused video overviews, audio deep dives, study guides, practical examples, reflection prompts, workbook activities, applied tasks, discussion activities, knowledge checks, and end-of-module quizzes. Activities use ethical scenarios, integrity-risk analysis, reporting decisions, and workplace reflection to strengthen responsible judgment and misconduct prevention.

Course Structure: 5 modules / 20 lessons.

Special Feature: Every module concludes with a Putting It All Together audio deep dive that connects the key lessons and supports reflection and practical application.

Pathway Focus: Recognise ethical risk. Exercise sound judgment. Strengthen integrity.