Global Learner Handbook

1. Purpose of This Handbook

This Global Learner Handbook establishes the professional standards, participation requirements, code of conduct and behavioural expectations for all participants enrolled in programs offered by WRA. It applies to all learning environments, including online, hybrid and in-person delivery formats. This Handbook is intended to guide conduct and program participation. It does not constitute a legal contract; the legal relationship between participants and WRA is governed by the WRA Terms of Use and other applicable institutional policies.

2. Professional Training Framework

Warien Rose Academy is a professional education and executive development institution dedicated to preparing leaders, entrepreneurs, executives and professionals for meaningful impact in business, government and society. Its programs are designed to develop:

• Leadership capability
• Industry readiness
• Practical professional competence
• Executive performance
• Workplace excellence
• Ethical leadership and lifelong learning

WRA is not a traditional degree-awarding university or conventional academic school. Its programs are designed around applied, industry-relevant learning and professional competence.

3. International Quality Partnership

Certain WRA programs operate under a professional licensing and quality framework provided by the Roxbourg Institute of Social Entrepreneurship (RISE), Switzerland, the Academy's official professional licensor for designated programs. Where applicable, participants must comply with both this WRA Global Learner Handbook and the applicable RISE Policies. RISE provides program quality assurance and certification framework oversight, while WRA remains responsible for program delivery, learner support and administration.

Official RISE Policy Reference: roxbourg.mba/policy

4. Participation Expectations

Active participation is an essential requirement of every WRA program. Participants are required to maintain a minimum attendance rate of eighty percent (80%) across all scheduled classes, workshops, masterclasses and other mandatory program activities. Participants are expected to:

• Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80%
• Attend sessions punctually
• Participate actively throughout each learning experience
• Engage in assignments, projects and collaborative activities
• Demonstrate professionalism in conduct and communication
• Contribute positively to the learning community

Failure to meet the minimum attendance requirement or persistent absenteeism without reasonable justification may affect eligibility for assessments, certification, graduation or continued participation. WRA reserves the sole discretion to determine whether exceptional circumstances justify any waiver.

5. Professional Conduct Standards

All participants are expected to uphold the values of:

• Respect
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Discipline
• Excellence

6. Online and Hybrid Learning Conduct

Participants must:

• Join sessions promptly
• Maintain appropriate learning environments
• Use digital platforms responsibly
• Interact respectfully with faculty, staff and peers
• Keep cameras on where required by program guidelines unless exempted
• No eating and drinking (except water) during class

7. Professional Presentation

Participants are expected to present themselves professionally during live sessions, workshops and official engagements.

8. Professional and Assessment Integrity

Integrity is fundamental to the values and reputation of Warien Rose Academy. Participants must not engage in:

• Plagiarism
• Cheating
• Fabrication or falsification of information
• Misrepresentation of qualifications or achievements
• Unauthorised collaboration where independent work is required
• Impersonation
• Submission of work completed by another person

All submitted work must reflect the participant's own competence except where authorised collaboration is permitted.

9. Use of Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Participants may use AI tools where permitted for learning support, but must not:

• Misrepresent AI-generated work as their own
• Submit fabricated or misleading content
• Use AI to bypass assessment requirements
• Generate false citations or references

Participants remain fully responsible for all submitted work.

10. Confidentiality and Learning Environment

Participants must respect the confidentiality of learning materials, the privacy of faculty, staff and peers, and restrictions on recording or distributing content without authorisation (which is not allowed).

11. Ethics, Behaviour and Professional Conduct

The following are strictly prohibited:

• Bullying or harassment
• Discrimination
• Abuse or intimidation
• Threatening or disruptive behaviour
• Disrespectful communication
• Any conduct that undermines WRA's integrity or reputation

12. Disciplinary Framework

12.1 Caution System

• First Caution: Formal written warning
• Second Caution: Final written warning and probation

12.2 Serious Misconduct

• Harassment or bullying
• Fraud or forgery
• Cheating or plagiarism
• IP infringement
• Abuse toward staff or participants
• Unauthorised recording / distribution
• Reputation-damaging conduct
• Persistent failure to meet attendance requirements
• Disruption of program delivery
• Any conduct undermining WRA standards

12.3 Expulsion (Academy Prerogative)

WRA may suspend or expel participants, terminate program access, or restrict platform access. Expulsion may occur immediately or after repeated cautions.

12.4 Financial Consequences

• No refunds
• No credit transfers
• No compensation
• Certification may be withheld or revoked

13. Communication Standards

Communication must be respectful, professional, constructive and non-abusive.

14. Collaboration and Teamwork

Participants must contribute fairly, respect diversity of thought, meet commitments and engage professionally.

15. Learning Expectations

Participants are expected to demonstrate commitment to development, professional growth, leadership capability, accountability, continuous improvement and active engagement.