NASBA CPT Relaunches Ethical Leadership Certification Program

Ethics Matters

Q3 2026

The NASBA Center for the Public Trust (CPT) has partnered with Red Flag Mania (RFM) to modernize its Ethical Leadership Certification Program (ELCP), an online training course provided annually to approximately 5,000 college students nationwide. The new and improved program launched on August 11 and has been successfully implemented across dozens of colleges and universities for the fall semester.  

The ELCP equips college students to identify ethical issues, navigate ethical dilemmas and strengthen their ethical decision-making abilities. The program also helps participants build their resumes and demonstrate their commitment to ethical leadership to prospective employers.  

The certification program is comprised of six modules and a final exam, featuring the interactive Ethics Boss case study powered by RFM, in which students participate in a real investigation and make the calls themselves. As part of the modernization, content was revised and updated to better fit today’s workplace climate. Upon successful completion, participants will now receive a Credly digital badge to post to their LinkedIn profiles, in addition to a certificate of completion. 

“Our partnership with Red Flag Mania will undoubtedly allow us to reach more students and provide them with an even more engaging and relevant learning experience,” said CPT President Sedrik Newbern. “We look forward to sharing the enhanced program with colleges and universities nationwide and helping prepare the next generation of ethical leaders.”