Professional Integrity and Ethics
We uphold the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity in all our programs and certifications
Code of Ethics
We adhere to strict codes of conduct that ensure integrity and transparency in all our dealings
Professional Values
We establish core professional values of respect, professionalism, and responsibility in everything we offer
Community Standards
We build an educational community based on collaboration, mutual respect, and continuous development
Academic Integrity
We commit to the highest standards of academic integrity and professional ethics in education and training
The Code Of Ethics in Gulf Professional Certifications
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Core Principles
Gulf Professional Certifications, as the certifying body for Governance, Risk, and Compliance certifications, requires every designee to adhere to these core ethical principles.
Commitment & Trust
Alignment with these principles is a testament to the commitment of GPC Charterholders to their clients, and to their trustworthiness. Signify to the world that GPC Charterholders adhere to a higher standard of ethics and professionalism, Elevate the integrity, knowledge, skills, and value of GPC certificants.
Lifelong Ethics Learning
Professional Ethics
Our mission is to promote the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence for the ultimate benefit of society.
GPC offers lifelong learning opportunities to guide professionals with ethical decision-making and best practices throughout every stage of their careers.
High ethical standards are critical to maintaining public trust in all professional fields.
Ethical principles and their application in professional practice are fundamental in all levels of the GPC Certificates curriculum.
What makes communities and organizations thrive?
How do we earn trust?
The answer is trust.
Trust can only be built through ethical behavior and a commitment to values like transparency, integrity, honesty, and putting others' interests first. GPC champions ethics across all professional fields, setting the highest possible ethical standards for professionals around the globe.
Code of Ethics and Professional Standards
The Code was adopted to promote and maintain a high standard of professional conduct across all fields and disciplines.
GPC members, candidates in the GPC certification programs and GPC certificants, Charterholders by GPC pledge to adhere to the following ethical standards:
Promote integrity and credibility across all professional fields for the ultimate benefit of society.
Disclose services to be offered and provided, related charges, and compensation.
Conduct myself in a credible manner, striving for excellence in providing services with competency, diligence, promptness, and care to the best of my ability.
Place professional integrity and the interests of clients above personal interests.
Promote honesty and uphold professional rules and regulations.
Maintain high standards of ethical conduct in line with the objectives of the institution with which I am affiliated.
Accept fair and reasonable compensation and assist clients in finding other services if my fees are not affordable.
Use practical care and exercise independent professional judgment when performing professional duties.
Respect the privacy of clients and the confidentiality of the client/counselor relationship.
Grow in professional practices, staying current with industry developments.
Respond promptly to all requests from the Executive Board of GPC.
Avoid any act or omission that violates relevant criminal laws.
Make no false or misleading statements to the Executive Board of GPC.
Report any felony related to the practice of the profession to the GPC Executive Board.
Act with integrity, competence, diligence, and respect in an ethical manner.
Exhibit personal and professional honesty and integrity in advising clients.
Maintain and improve their professional competence.
Maintain a high level of ethical conduct.
Provide clients information needed to make informed decisions.
Respond to client inquiries and instructions appropriately and promptly.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements related to professional practice.
Maintain confidentiality of client information.
Provide competent service through truthful representation of competency.
Disclose actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.
