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Welcome to Ethics in Action: Consequences and Prevention

Purpose
This microlearning course explores the real-world consequences of unethical behavior in grant management and the best practices that prevent it. Through practical examples and a systems-based approach, the course connects common ethical risks to effective prevention strategies that protect grant funds and uphold the mission.

Learning Objective
Describe at least three potential consequences of ethical violations in grant management, including financial, legal and reputational impacts and best practices for prevention.

What to Expect

• This course is interactive and designed to be completed in one sitting.
• Content
  • About this course
  • Explore the consequences of unethical behavior and the best practices that prevent it in the following areas:
    • Procurement
    • Conflict of Interest
    • Tone at the Top
    • Allocable Use of Funds
    • Organizational Culture
    • Internal Controls
    • Policy Compliance
    • Monitoring and Documentation
  • Post-Test
    • To earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit, you must complete the entire course AND Score 100% on the Post-Test.  If you do not achieve 100%, you will need to retake the entire course and retry the test before CPE credit can be awarded.

Course Published: April 2026

Participants have the opportunity to earn .2 CPE credit | Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

To be awarded the CPE credit, participants must complete the post-exam with 100% accuracy.

Prerequisites:

• Ethics 1 | Ethics in Grants Management - The Basics
• Ethics 2 | What Leads to Ethical Issues in Grants Management?
• Ethics 3 | What would you so?  Common Ethical Issues in Grants Management

Program Level: Basic
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Nano Learning

Special Accommodations
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend NGMA events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact info@ngma.org at least three weeks prior to the event.

Code of Conduct & Event Policies
Attendees of NGMA virtual events agree to NGMA's virtual code of conduct.

For additional information or assistance with this event including cancellations, substitutions or other program concerns or information regarding administrative policies such as complaints, please contact info@ngma.org