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Overview

All state, county, and municipal employees are required by law to complete ethics training requirements. (Source: MA State Ethics Commission)

  • Annual Requirement: Acknowledge receipt of a summary of the conflict of interest law each year
  • Biennial Requirement: Complete online ethics training every two years

The Town of Dedham must retain records of compliance for 6 years.

Getting Started

Access the Training Program

All state, county, and municipal employees use the same unified training system:

Complete Ethics Training at MassEthicsTraining.SkillBurst.com

 Massachusetts Conflict of Interest Online Training Login Screen

Screenshot of login screen for online training on State website

You will need to create an account in the Commission's learning management system to:

  • Complete the online training program
  • Acknowledge receipt of the conflict of interest law summary

Additional Resources

Deadlines

Summary Acknowledgment:

  • New employees: Within 30 days of election or appointment
  • Current employees: Annually thereafter
  • Employee acknowledgment deadline: Within 10 business days of receipt (Town of Dedham requirement)

Online Training:

  • New employees: Within 30 days of election or appointment
  • All employees: Every 2 years thereafter

Note: Your completion of these mandatory requirements will be automatically recorded in the state system.

Training Information

What You Need:

  • Any computer or mobile device with internet access (work, home, or public)
  • Approximately 1 hour to complete the training

Accessing the Program:

  • The training can be completed on any device
  • No special software required for the current system
  • Your progress is automatically saved

Helpful Tips:

  • Headphones recommended if completing in a shared space
  • Take breaks as needed—the system saves your progress
  • Review the FAQ page if you encounter issues

At Completion:

  • Your completion is automatically recorded in the state system
  • You must also submit documentation to the Town Clerk's office
  • Keep a copy for your personal records
Need Help?

State Ethics Commission Help Desk:

Town of Dedham - Town Clerk's Office:

  • Phone: (781) 751-9100
  • Address: 450 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026