Introduction
This policy aims to clarify the importance of all beneficiaries of the services provided by Beyond Training Center adhering to integrity in the e-learning environment. It also outlines the forms of academic dishonesty and the procedures and penalties adopted by the center in case of violations, with the goal of minimizing such infractions.
Definition and Importance of Integrity
Integrity is a fundamental requirement in all interactions within the organization. It emphasizes the values of honesty and trustworthiness for every individual in the online training environment, including trainers, trainees, and administrative staff.
Integrity is a code of ethics for trainers, trainees, and all employees. It provides principles and standards that guide their behavior. Key aspects of integrity include:
– Preventing cheating during assessments
– Avoiding plagiarism in assignments or research
– Prohibiting the submission of projects not produced by the trainee
– Resisting manipulation of results
– Avoiding bias and favoritism
– Preventing document forgery or legal circumvention
Any action that violates others’ rights or involves misleading information or unoriginal work is considered a breach of integrity.
Forms of Integrity Violations
- Identity Misrepresentation:
Using false information or submitting incorrect personal data during registration, login, testing, or any type of assigned task. - Cheating:
Copying answers or assignments from others, whether during exams or other assigned activities. - Fabrication and Forgery:
Submitting misleading or unoriginal work, such as producing unauthorized research or assignments, using falsified medical certificates, or reusing others’ work without proper attribution. - Intellectual Property Theft / Plagiarism:
Using the words, ideas, or information of others without correct citation, permission, or acknowledgment. - Misuse of Collaboration:
Relying on another trainee in a group assignment to complete the work, or using another trainee to complete individual tasks.
Procedures and Penalties for Violations
When violations occur, Beyond Training Center may take the following actions to mitigate and address integrity breaches:
– Temporary account suspension and denial of platform services
– Cancellation of test results or program/course in case of cheating
– Freezing the account and suspending all achievements and certificates
– Preparing a detailed report of the incident with attached evidence, if available
– Maintaining confidentiality of the case
– Notifying the trainee of the disciplinary action before execution
Applicability
This policy applies to all beneficiaries of Beyond Training Center’s services. The center is committed to enforcing it, and all employees are expected to adhere to it. Any violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action in accordance with the center’s procedures.