Compliance isn’t only about preventing problems and ensuring that everyone is abiding by laws, rules, and regulations. It’s also about the positive impact a robust and ethical compliance program can have on a business or organization.
What is Compliance?
This course is part of Regulatory Compliance Specialization
Instructors: Andrew Kandel
Sponsored by BrightStar Care
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Define compliance within an industry setting
Describe the ways in which compliance affects any industry, company, or organization
Identify the reasons industries, companies, and organizations should engage in compliance
Examine the importance of compliance in supporting the financial, reputational, and functional aspects of an industry, company, or organization
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There are 4 modules in this course
What is compliance and why is it important? In this module, we answer those questions while also looking at some recent high-profile cases of non-compliance in the business world.
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8 videos3 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
Non-compliance can have massive real-world implications for the general public, not just individuals directly related to a non-compliant company. In this module, we examine laws that specifically create compliance obligations, as well as the potential costs of non-compliance.
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6 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt
Every company and organization must deal with risk, and compliance is ultimately a vehicle to mitigate risk. This module explores the close relationship between compliance and risk management. We will analyze the ways in which compliance programs manage risk, as well as alternative forms of risk management.
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5 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module highlights developments in the ever-evolving world of compliance, with special emphasis on recent trends in regulatory focus.
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3 videos3 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Jan 14, 2021
This is a great intro level course. The videos are of very high quality. The case studies and reading given was very interesting to read. I actually had a lot of fun completing this.
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2020
I got to have a better perspective of compliance and its role in the business environment. The instructors are well conversant and will enrich you.I would highly recommend this course.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2022
I love that the course incorporates so many relevant case studies. Great content. It is taught in a manner that is easy to grasp. Both instructors are excellent at teaching the subject.
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