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.
This course is part of the Regulatory Compliance Specialization
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Regulatory Compliance SpecializationUniversity of PennsylvaniaAbout this Course
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Subtitles: English, Ukrainian
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Risk ManagementBrand ManagementStrategic PlanningCompliance
Learner Career Outcomes
33%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 4 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Approx. 10 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English, Ukrainian
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University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
3 hours to complete
What is compliance?
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.
3 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 36 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
8 videos
Defining Compliance5m
Making Rules "Stick"5m
Knowing the Rules5m
Case Study: Enron's Systemic Compliance Failures (Part 1)4m
Case Study: Enron's Systemic Compliance Failures (Part 2)5m
Case Studies: The "One Guy" Problem4m
Module 1 Summary3m
3 readings
Pre-Course Survey (Optional)10m
What Is Compliance?20m
Enron Scandal: The Fall of a Wall Street Darling25m
2 practice exercises
Making Rules "Stick"30m
Module 1 Quiz15m
3 hours to complete
Why is Compliance Important?
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.
3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 23 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
6 videos
The Demands of a Settlement Agreement3m
The Board of Directors Has a Fiduciary Duty5m
Avoiding Reputational Harm3m
The Indispensable and Positive Value of Compliance4m
Module 2 Recap57s
1 reading
Avoiding Fines and Penalties45m
4 practice exercises
Is It a Financial Driver?30m
The Board of Directors' Duties30m
The Positive Values of Compliance30m
Module 2 Quiz20m
2 hours to complete
Compliance & Risk
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.
2 hours to complete
5 videos (Total 17 min), 2 readings, 2 quizzes
5 videos
Risk Analysis3m
Risk Tolerance2m
Outsourcing Risk & Compliance2m
Insurance as Another Vehicle to Manage Risk4m
2 readings
Responses to Reputational Harm20m
Chipotle's Food Safety Crisis25m
2 practice exercises
Reading Quiz - Assessing Chipotle's Risk5m
Module 3 Quiz20m
2 hours to complete
Developments in the Field of Compliance
This module highlights developments in the ever-evolving world of compliance, with special emphasis on recent trends in regulatory focus.
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 14 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
3 videos
Institutional Compliance v. Compliance in Specific Subject Areas3m
The Burgeoning Profession of Compliance2m
3 readings
"Loot Boxes" & Regulation20m
Concluding Thoughts10m
Post-Course Survey (Optional)10m
1 practice exercise
Generalist or Specialist?30m
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM WHAT IS COMPLIANCE?
by ADJan 21, 2020
Great breadth of knowledge covered in the course, offering a solid foundation for compliance. Very interesting and relevant examples across multiple industries to provide insight on compl
by BMApr 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.
by AOSep 21, 2019
I really love this course. It is so well structured and easily understandable. I just want a mix of more examples of Compliance issues across the world to allow for direct relations.
by ABAug 25, 2020
This course is extremely important to the creation of an accountable culture in the economy and I feel it is highly worth taking. I am looking forward to the other 3 in the series.
About the Regulatory Compliance Specialization
Every organization faces a myriad of risks that can threaten its operations, reputation, and bottom line. A robust, effective compliance program can make the difference between companies that successfully navigate those risks, and those that become cautionary tales.
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