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Ethical Decision Making

Learn how and why the use of a decision making framework can assist in arriving at more ethical decisions.

Created byMaureen Gillis, FCPA FCA
4.5
(508 reviews)
IntermediateUpdated Jun 14, 2025
Ethical Decision Making

What You'll Learn

check_circleUnderstand key ethical theories and how they apply to professional decision-making.
check_circleRecognize the influence of human nature, context, and cognitive framing.
check_circleApply decision-making frameworks to assess and resolve challenges ethically.
check_circleEnhance your ability to identify and address ethical issues in everyday work situations.

About This Course

n today’s professional world, solving problems and making decisions is part of everyday life—but not all decisions are straightforward. This course explores how ethical considerations, human instincts, and situational context influence our choices. By introducing ethical theory and practical decision-making frameworks, it helps professionals make thoughtful, responsible decisions—even when ethical concerns aren't immediately obvious.

You’ll learn how to recognize ethical dimensions in complex situations, apply structured frameworks, and understand how human nature and cognitive biases shape your decision-making process.

Your Instructor

Maureen Gillis, FCPA FCA
Maureen Gillis, FCPA FCA

FCPA, FCA

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Maureen R Gillis, FCPA FCA, is a highly sought after facilitator. She facilitates adult learning in topics related to leadership, ethics, success, and human behaviour. With formal training in adult learning and professional training in human resources management along with a designation as a Fellow Chartered Professional Accountant, Fellow Chartered Accountant (Canada) Maureen brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to her courses. She has taught at three universities and facilitated professional development sessions for members of professional organizations. With three decades of professional leadership experience, across sectors, she brings professional and practical insight to her courses. During her career, Maureen has also been active in volunteer roles as a coach and with organizations such as the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Public Sector Accounting Board, Chartered Professional Accountants Canada, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova Scotia, Junior Achievement of Nova Scotia, the Financial Management Institute, and the Chamber of Commerce, among others. She also served as a volunteer financial advisor for an NGO in Ghana, West Africa. Today, Maureen enjoys delivering relevant professional development courses to leaders and members of professional associations on current topics that supports their ongoing development and growth.

Credit Information

Do these courses count toward my professional development requirements?

This portal is provided as a training and development resource for City of Markham employees. Every course is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, is quantifiable in hours, and is verifiable — you receive a documented certificate of completion for every course you finish, stored on LearnFormula indefinitely.

If you hold a professional designation (for example in engineering, accounting, human resources, or law), courses may be counted as professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities toward your continuing professional development. Individual practitioners are responsible for confirming that an activity meets the requirements of their professional body. For questions about the City of Markham's training and development policies, please speak with your people leader or Human Resources.

What Students Are Saying

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Frequently Asked Questions

We are a registered provider with 327+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 29 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.