Certified Ethical Advertising Scholar

Ethics is critical to your career.

Employers value individuals who demonstrate strong ethical practices. By completing the IAE's Certified Ethical Advertising Scholar course you signal to your professors and future employers the importance ethical advertising plays in your career. For students entering the workforce, ethical behavior is a key to building lasting professional relationships and standing out in competitive job markets.


  • Learn from real-world case studies about best practices and oversights in ethical advertising. 
  • Renowned industry experts and academics demonstrate how to reduce risk, increase trust, and achieve real growth.
  • Recognize your achievement with a verified credential on LinkedIn. 

Intended for: College & University Students, Professors, Faculty


The course is $25, and can be completed in 1 hour. Upon completion, you will receive a verified credential badge that may be shared on LinkedIn and downloaded for resumes. 


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What is the CEAS?

Over 3,000 certified ethical advertising professionals are employed at the world’s leading brands, agencies, and media platforms. The CEAS course is available on the secure learning platform.


Contents of the course include: 

  • The business case for advertising ethics
  • The personal case for advertising ethics
  • Multiculturalism & Advertising 
  • Social Media & Advertising 
  • Building trust through transparency 
  • Integrity in climate communications
  • Establishing ethical cultures 
  • Achieving enhanced advertising ethics

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What Educators Are Saying:

"I require the CEAS in my Law and Ethics in Advertising & Public Relations course because it provides an engaging, applied way to work through real-world dilemmas. Students find the certification meaningful and professionally relevant, and many have said that it helps them think more critically about transparency, responsibility, and ethical decision-making in advertising practice." – Dr. Chris Vardeman, Assistant Professor, Towson University