Whistleblowing e-learning

All CIPFA members are entitled to a 10% discount

About the e-learning

This e-learning course offers a comprehensive overview of whistleblowing:

• What it is (and isn’t)
• When and to whom individuals should report concerns of misconduct
• What you can expect as a whistleblower, including how you will be protected

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Who is it for?

The e-learning has been designed for all staff and managers who need to understand:

• the rights of whistleblowers
• the responsibilities of managers, and the organisation as a whole, with regard to reports of concerns and dealing with disclosures
• the need for a whistleblowing policy and its main content.

Course content

• The need for a whistleblowing policy and its main content
• A definition of the term whistleblower
• The confidentiality of the whistleblowing process
• Who is protected by the whistleblowing legislation and who is not?
• Legal protection for a qualifying disclosure
• The interpretation of the public interest test
• The difference between whistleblowing and a grievance
• Protection from detriment, and good faith behaviours
• The effect of gagging on whistleblowers
• An employer’s responsibilities towards whistleblowers
• Dealing with disclosures
• The need for a whistleblowing policy and its main content
• Whistleblowing and its relevance to fraud management
• Whistleblowing and the regulated financial sector
• References
• End of course quiz

Assessment 

There is a short (un-timed) knowledge quiz at the end of the training. You will need to achieve 80% to be awarded the certificate of completion and can take the quiz as many times as needed.

How is it delivered?

The e-learning is delivered online via CIPFA’s online learning environment. Detailed joining instructions will be sent to you.

How long will it take to complete?

The e-learning will take around two hours to complete, and you will have access to the learning materials for three months.

Pricing

The e-learning costs £49 + VAT.

All CIPFA members are entitled to a 10% discount.

If you wish to purchase multiple courses on behalf of an organisation, please contact us: +44 (0)20 7543 5600

The e-learning carries 2 CPD hours

All CIPFA training counts towards your continuing professional development (CPD). If you are a CIPFA Chartered Member, you are required to undertake a minimum of 20 hours of relevant CPD activity each year as part of maintaining your professional competence and to develop skills and knowledge.

Find out more about CPD requirements.

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