In early March, the CFA Institute Ethics Learning Lab—home to the popular Ethical Decision-Making Program—was expanded and transitioned into a paid subscription-based, interactive Professional Learning community.
The Learning Lab still offers the original world-class programs, including Giving Voice to Values for Investment Professionals, but it also has four NEW programs that cover the CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct. Additionally, the Learning Lab now includes the opportunity to engage with CFA Institute members, candidates and professionals from around the globe. A continually growing library of resources and a collaborative community—all focused on promoting ethics and professionalism across the industry—add to the benefits of subscribing.
Given that ethics content is at the foundation of the CFA Program curriculum and practicing ethical behavior is a key tenet to the CFA Institute mission, we believe this interactive community will help to elevate the discussion on ethics and encourage meaningful debate among our community members. For example, many of the resources touch on important topics in investment management, such as ethics in fintech and ESG.
Individuals are invited to subscribe to the Ethics Learning Lab, which includes both monthly and annual subscription pricing for members, candidates and the broader industry. Please visit our website for more information. Questions? Email LearningLab@cfainstitute.org
Summary of the CFA Institute Ethics Learning Lab Project
What are we doing?
Developing an active digital learning community for CFA Institute members, prospective members, and financial industry professionals that is the destination for world-class learning, a library of resources, and collaboration focused on building and promoting ethics and professionalism in the financial industry.
How will we build the community?
The Learning Lab’s platform and content are designed to organically foster high levels of participation among the participants as they engage with a variety of learning programs, a library of resources, and a vibrant community for collaborating and networking. Participants from the financial industry will find regularly updated and relevant content dedicated to building excellence in the financial profession.
What content will be in the Lab?
The Learning Lab includes a blend of learning experiences and ethics-focused topics.
Programs
Structured, in-depth learning experiences. New programs added periodically and expanding into ethics-related topics, such Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, and so on.
NEW! Standards of Professional Conduct Programs
Teaches the CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct, which are the ethical benchmark for investment professionals globally. The four programs group the standards topically and cover the requirements of each standard, offer examples of what violating the standard might look like, and test learners understanding of the standard and its application.
Ethical Decision Making
Tests your ability to navigate tricky ethical situations you may face in the investment industry. It starts with an overview of the CFA Institute Ethical Decision-Making Framework and then moves you through evaluating and analyzing real-world scenarios and case studies.
Giving Voice to Values for Investment Professionals
Teaches practical strategies that will equip you to effectively act on your values in the face of workplace pressures to do the opposite. You may think you are powerless to effect change, but GVV gives you the skills and confidence to act on your values when you know what is right.
Resources
Short, snack-sized learning that enhances and adds to what participants learn in the Programs.
- Constantly expanding variety of content on the latest in ethics and related topics in the investment profession
- Include informative articles, case studies, research excerpts, and short videos from CFA Institute and other subject matter experts
Community
Professional network facilitated by subject matter experts where subscribers can continue the conversation while connecting, sharing, and collaborating with their peers
- Contribute ideas, content, and expertise; showcase talents and achievements; and interact with investment professionals in various stages of their career journey around the globe
- Option for organizations to have private channels for just their staff
How are we delivering the Learning Lab?
- Individuals, small teams, large groups, or whole organizations can subscribe with monthly, annual, or group pricing available.
- Subscribers have access to all the CFA Institute Learning Lab Programs, Resources, and the Community network.
- Go through the programs with fellow investment professionals from other organizations and geographic regions
- Option to set up private cohorts for a team to go through a specific Program together while still having access to the Resources and Community
How much does it cost to subscribe to the Learning Lab?
Introductory Pricing for Individuals:
$250 (non-members) / $150 (members or others affiliated with CFA Institute) per year.
Organizations or large groups:
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