Upholding Ethical Obligations to Clients in Architecture & Design
Description
Upholding ethical obligations to clients is the cornerstone of a successful architecture practice. This essential course will reinforce your ethics knowledge and skills, helping you effectively navigate ethical dilemmas and prioritize client interests.
Dive into the foundations of client-professional relationships with a focus on the importance of ethical standards and legal requirements and steering clear of conflicts of personal gain. Gain valuable insights into identifying, disclosing, and managing conflicts of interest, ensuring decisions are made professionally and without bias. Build strategies to apply with confidence in your daily practice, including communicating effectively, building trust, ensuring project success, and maintaining the integrity of the architect-client relationship.
With a focus on the AIA Code of Ethics, you’ll learn how to align your communication strategies with ethical guidelines—from project initiation to completion—while maintaining transparency and confidentiality. Through analysis of a real-life scenario, you’ll develop the tools to uphold your ethical obligations—making decisions that protect client interests and reinforce the trust and integrity of the profession.
This course was developed in close collaboration with members of the National Ethics Council.
Course expires 06/30/2027
Learning Objectives
Identify the dynamics of the client-professional relationship, including ethical standards, legal requirements, and the impact of prioritizing personal gain over client interests.
Describe conflicts of interest and ethical responsibilities and strategies architects must employ to manage these conflicts effectively and ensure unbiased judgment.
Explore the critical role of effective communication in building trust, ensuring project success, and upholding integrity in the architect-client relationship.
Explain the AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct with an emphasis on conflicts of interest, transparency in communication, and client confidentiality.