The training and development industry is held to similar ethical standards as would be expected in any profession or industry. The ATD Code of Ethics requires a set of behaviors that minimizes the organization’s liability. Only when the company’s legal and ethical obligations are being addressed can training and corporate strategy alignment have an impact on company success.

Holding training and development specialists to ethical standards is consistent with the need to establish and understand the overall ethical standards in the social environment. Ethics training programs to ensure the organization is in compliance with all legal and ethical standards the company finds important.