Professional Ethics in Engineering

This CE course equips engineers and technical professionals with a framework for ethical decision‑making in practice. It emphasizes the importance of ethics in engineering, codes of ethics across disciplines, and the responsibilities engineers hold toward society, clients, colleagues, and the environment.

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CREDIT DESIGNATION:  PDH          

Date of course creation/update: 04/21/2025

Course Approval NO:  214MCEN

Education Pathways, LLC provider #10121561, is approved as an AIA Continuing Education Provider by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. AIA provider approval period: 02/05/2026–02/05/2027. Architects completing this course receive 1 continuing education credit as designated by AIA.

This online reading-based asynchronous distance learning course :

Explores the foundations of professional ethics in engineering, including key ethical principles, theories, and codes of conduct. Participants will examine components of typical engineering codes, the importance of adherence, and the ethical responsibilities of engineers. The course emphasizes real‑world challenges such as safety, conflicts of interest, sustainability, and intellectual property. By the end, participants will be prepared to apply ethical frameworks and decision‑making models to ensure integrity, accountability, and public trust in engineering practice.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Recall the importance of ethics in engineering.

  2. Discuss key ethical principles and theories relevant to engineering.

  3. List major engineering codes of ethics.

  4. Describe components of a typical engineering code of ethics.

  5. State the importance of adherence to codes of ethics.

  6. Examine ethical responsibilities of engineers.

  7. Explain ethical challenges faced by engineers.

  8. Recall ethical decision‑making models and frameworks.

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