Discover the types of whistleblowing and legislation that protects whistleblowers in the UK in this free online course. Do you know what a ‘whistleblower’ is? This course begins with the basics of whistleblowing, its historical and legal background, types of whistleblowing and best practices for organisations. It covers effective strategies for whistleblowing, managing the emotional impact and the legal protection available to whistleblowers in the UK particularly. Discover the techniques, skills and ethical considerations needed to conduct proper investigations.
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 196151 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Discuss the various laws and policies that protect whistleblowers • List the benefits and drawbacks of different types of whistleblowing • Recall the importance of conducting a thorough and impartial investigation into whistleblower claims • Indicate the essential elements of a whistleblowing culture • Define the term 'whistleblowing' • Describe the historical and legal background of whistleblowing • Identify the legal protection available to whistleblowers in the UK • Outline the role of whistleblower support groups and advocacy organizations • State the importance of training and education in building a culture that supports whistleblowing |
| Course Code | 6011 |
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