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.
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Define compliance within an industry setting
Describe the ways in which compliance affects any industry, company, or organization
Identify the reasons industries, companies, and organizations should engage in compliance
Examine the importance of compliance in supporting the financial, reputational, and functional aspects of an industry, company, or organization
Skills you will gain
- Risk Management
- Brand Management
- Strategic Planning
- Compliance
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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
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
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
3 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.
3 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 14 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
Reviews
- 5 stars87.20%
- 4 stars10.86%
- 3 stars1.11%
- 2 stars0.20%
- 1 star0.60%
TOP REVIEWS FROM WHAT IS COMPLIANCE?
by APMay 21, 2020
If you want to learn but not have to worry about grades, this is a great course! I learned a lot that I will be able to take back to my company and apply to my current position.
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 MHNov 9, 2020
Excellent useful study content, the best instructor, amazing explanation by lecturer, well organized session. Overall very satisfied.
by SRDec 4, 2019
Lecturers are just amazing.
Readings are interesting and related to the course.
Questions are helpful
Course is pretty simple thou
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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