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 Top 5 Online Courses About Corruption

Corruption occurs when those in power (like government officials) behave dishonestly. Corrupt behavior includes bribery, under-the-table transactions, election manipulation, money laundering, and fraud. According to the World Bank Group, corruption hinders two goals: ending extreme poverty by 2030 and increasing prosperity for the poorest 40% of people from developing countries. Corruption affects society’s most vulnerable by increasing costs and reducing access to vital services like education, justice, and healthcare. Corruption also damages trust in the government, leading to discontent, extremism, and conflict. To end corruption, people need to understand the forms it takes, how it works, and how to fight it. Here are five courses available online:

What Is Corruption: Anti-Corruption and Compliance | University of Pennsylvania

This course explores what corruption is, where it can be found, and its effects. Students will also learn practical strategies for creating compliance policies that deal with corruption. They’ll also learn about various anti-corruption laws that the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act. Syllabus topics include the definition of corruption and how to prevent it. The course takes about 11 hours to complete. Deadlines are flexible. Subtitles in English and Ukrainian are available.

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