ETHICA Global Certification System

Certificate of Ethical Excellence (CEE)
International Standard for Workplace Ethics & Character Transformation

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Call: Ethica!
Response: Excellence!

1. Introduction to the Certificate of Ethical Excellence

The Certificate of Ethical Excellence (CEE) is the official recognition awarded to individuals who complete the ETHICA Ethical Transformation Program. It confirms that the holder has achieved measurable ethical competence, strong moral discipline, professional integrity, and enhanced productivity behaviour—based on the ETHICA Curriculum.

The certificate is recognized under the Chaplains for Character Change Initiative and is designed to grow into an international benchmark for workplace ethics and productivity.

2. Purpose of the Certification

ETHICA Certification exists to:

  1. Build a morally strong and ethically disciplined workforce.

  2. Improve productivity across all sectors—corporate, public service, education, health, security, community institutions.

  3. Provide employers with a reliable standard for ethical behaviour.

  4. Promote integrity as a measurable professional quality.

  5. Equip nations with a standardized tool to address corruption from the root.

3. Certification Classification Levels

The CEE is awarded in six classification levels, aligned with international professional standards.

Level 1 – Foundation Ethical Excellence (FEE)

For SHS graduates, diploma holders, artisans, technicians, and entry-level staff.
Validity:Renewable annually

Level 2 – Intermediate Ethical Excellence (IEE)

For HND holders, bachelor’s graduates, junior managers, supervisors, and team leads.
Validity: Renewable annually

Level 3 – Advanced Ethical Excellence (AEE)

For postgraduate holders, senior staff, mid-level managers, and professionals.
Validity: Renewable annually

Level 4 – Executive Ethical Excellence (EEE)

For CEOs, directors, top executives, PhD holders, institutional leaders, and high-level government officers.
Validity: Renewable annually

Level 5 – Institutional Certificate of Ethical Excellence (ICEE)

(Anti-Corruption & Anti-Fraud Commitment Certificate)

For:

  • Corporate entities

  • Government agencies

  • Public and private institutions

This certificate represents an institutional commitment to ethical excellence, anti-corruption, and anti-fraud culture.

✔ Issued upon adoption of Ethica
✔ Renewable annually
✔ Subject to withdrawal or reinstatement
✔ Supported by deployed chaplains
✔ Globally verifiable

🎖 Honorary Category

Honorary Ethical Excellence Award (HEEA)
A lifetime honour bestowed upon distinguished individuals with exceptional ethical impact.

4. Certification Requirements

To qualify for any level, a candidate must complete one or more of the following:

  1. Weekly Ethical Excellence Sessions led by ETHICA-certified chaplains.

  2. Participation in Ethical Excellence Workshops.

  3. Character Evaluation & Workplace Behaviour Assessment by chaplains/supervisors.

  4. Ethica Written Exam or Oral Assessment, depending on level.

  5. Ethical Conduct Verification based on workplace and community reputation.

5. Renewal Requirements

All Ethica Certificates of Ethical Excellence (CEE), across all levels and categories, are renewable annually.

Annual renewal is a mandatory ethical reaffirmation process designed to ensure continuous commitment to ethical excellence, integrity, anti-corruption, anti-fraud practices, and productivity-focused conduct.

The renewal process affirms that ethical excellence is not a one-time achievement but a living, conscious, and accountable commitment.

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6. Certificate Withdrawal Policy

A certificate may be suspended or withdrawn in cases of:

  1. Proven corruption

  2. Fraud or theft

  3. Abuse of office

  4. Harassment or discrimination

  5. Repeated workplace misconduct

  6. Criminal conviction involving moral dishonesty

Withdrawal Procedure:

  • Investigation by the Ethica Ethics Review Committee (EERC)

  • Fair hearing

  • Official revocation and update of the global database

Reinstatement is possible after rehabilitation and recommendation from the chaplain.

7. Verification System

Each certificate carries:

  • Unique Certificate Number

  • Holder’s Full Name

  • Classification Level

  • Validity Period

  • QR Code / Verification Link

  • Chaplain & Institutional Authorized Signatures

Verification is done through the Ethica Global Ethical Excellence Database (EGEED).

This system ensures:

  • No forgery

  • Fast background checks

  • Trustworthy recruitment

  • Global HR confidence

8. Role of Employers

Employers are encouraged to:

  1. Recognize the CEE as an official professional requirement alongside academic credentials.

  2. Give preference to candidates with active certifications.

  3. Establish ethical excellence units with certified workplace chaplains.

  4. Support employees in renewal and ethical development activities.

9. Role of Chaplains in Certification

ETHICA-certified chaplains are responsible for:

  • Weekly workplace ethics sessions

  • Monitoring ethical transformation progress

  • Administering assessments

  • Recommending candidates for certification

  • Maintaining ethical discipline within institutions

  • Serving as national agents of character change

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