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Conflict of Interest training

Four microlessons on what a conflict of interest is, the types to look out for, how to declare and manage them, and the cost of ignoring them, with a situational test and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Conflict of Interest course covers

This course covers conflicts of interest in four microlessons. It's built for every employee, and especially anyone who makes decisions on suppliers, hiring, money or clients, and covers what a conflict of interest is, the main types, how to identify, declare and manage them, and the legal, operational and reputational consequences of leaving them unaddressed.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Identify the different types of conflict of interest
  • Assess how conflicts affect trust, decisions and productivity
  • Manage and resolve conflicts ethically, following your organization's policy
  • Explain the legal, operational and reputational risks of unaddressed conflicts
  • Use ethical decision-making to handle potential and actual conflicts
  • Promote transparency and accountability when a conflict arises
Course contents

4 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1What is a Conflict of Interest?
2Types of Conflicts of Interest
3Identifying and Navigating Conflicts
4Consequences of Unaddressed Conflicts

  1. What is a Conflict of Interest?: What a conflict of interest is and why it matters.
  2. Types of Conflicts of Interest: Personal, financial, relationship and outside-interest conflicts.
  3. Identifying and Navigating Conflicts: Spotting a conflict, declaring it and managing it.
  4. Consequences of Unaddressed Conflicts: The legal, financial and reputational cost of ignoring them.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Conflict of Interest (Global).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Every employee, so conflicts get declared early
  • Procurement and finance teams who choose suppliers and approve spend
  • Managers involved in hiring and promotion decisions
  • Client-facing teams in regulated and professional services

Laws covered

  • Your organization's conflicts policy. How conflicts are declared, recorded and managed is set by your own policy and, in regulated sectors, by your regulator's rules. The course explains the principles behind them.
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  • CertifyCertificates

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  • ProveAudit-ready records

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Your questions answered

Questions about Conflict of Interest training

How long is the Conflict of Interest course?

It's made up of 4 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational test. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

What is a conflict of interest?

A situation where personal interests, relationships or outside activities could influence, or look like they influence, the decisions someone makes at work.

What should employees do if they have a conflict?

Declare it early, following your organization's policy, and step back from the related decision until it is managed. The course walks through the steps.

Who should take this course?

Every employee, especially procurement, finance, hiring managers and client-facing teams. It pairs well with Gifts & Hospitality (UK).

How often should staff take this training?

Many organizations refresh it every year alongside conflict declarations. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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