The Trusted Standard in Research, Ethics, Compliance, and Safety Training

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) is dedicated to serving the training needs of colleges and universities, healthcare institutions, technology and research organizations, and governmental agencies, as they foster integrity and professional advancement of their learners.

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Celebrating 24 Years of Serving Education and Science Communities
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Over 15 Million Learners with 25+ Million Course Completions
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Utilized by the Top-25 Best National Universities*
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Utilized by the Top-25 Ranked U.S. Hospitals
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95% of Carnegie R1 Research Universities are 10+ year subscribers

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Biotility: The Foundations of Lean Manufacturing
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This course covers lean manufacturing as a production process based on an ideology of maximizing productivity while simultaneously minimizing waste within a manufacturing operation.

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Title IX – Faculty and Staff
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An in depth look at the federal Title IX law and required compliance of faculty, staff, and administrators.

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Research Security Training
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Provides information on risks and threats to the global research ecosystem — and the knowledge and tools necessary to protect against these risks.

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Introduction to Equity and Diversity in Clinical Research and Trials Participation
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Learn strategies for promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity in clinical research participation.

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Data Monitoring Committees: A Guide for New Leaders and Members
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A role-based course that provides practical know-how to effectively lead or participate on data monitoring committees.

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Federal Fraud and Abuse Laws
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This course provides an introduction to federal fraud and abuse laws.

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Introduction to Equity and Diversity in Clinical Research and Trials Participation
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Learn strategies for promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity in clinical research participation.

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Animal Care and Use Quality Assurance (QA) Programs
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Discusses the importance of a QA program, how to develop a QA program, and the expected outcomes of a QA program.

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Essentials of Clinical Trial Budgets
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Foundational course on how to develop, negotiate, and implement a clinical trial budget.

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Handling of Hazards in Research Animal Facilities
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Covers the types of hazards in research animal facilities, risk assessment of hazards, hazard mitigation, and the role of oversight committees and other research professionals.

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CRAs and Interim Monitoring Visits
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Discusses the process and content of a CRA’s interim monitoring visit.

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In This Together: Meaningful Community Engagement in Research
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Addresses some of the dos and don’ts of engaging diverse populations in research.

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Big Data and Data Science Research Ethics
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Covers the unique issues associated with big data and data science research ethics.

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Artificial Intelligence: The Impact on Academic and Research Integrity
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AI is always evolving and this webinar will go over the (current) basics of artificial intelligence in relation to academic and research integrity.

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Paying Participants in Research: Regulations, Ethics, and Practical Considerations
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Understand factors that may determine participant payment decisions.

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Promoting Statistical Rigor in Scientific Manuscripts
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Provides practical advice on issues that often arise during statistical reviews of scientific manuscripts and explains the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

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Bioethics
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This course provides learners with a review of contemporary bioethics issues.

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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Basic
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This course covers the core norms, principles, regulations, and rules governing the practice of research.

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Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Practices and Procedures
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The synergistic relationship between best practices, regulations, and professional experience forms the foundation for working in a BSL-3 facility.

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FMLA in Higher Education
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An introduction to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the context of higher education.

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Federal Fraud and Abuse Laws
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This course provides an introduction to federal fraud and abuse laws.

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Biotility: Applying ISO 14001 for Environmental Excellence
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This course provides training on the elements contained in the ISO 14001 specification for Environmental Management Systems, and the benefits of implementing these elements.

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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Facilitator Guides
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These guides provide resources and guidance for developing and facilitating in-person or virtual RCR training sessions.

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Controlled Substances in Clinical Research Settings
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Provides learners with key information on the management of controlled substances in clinical research settings.

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Safe Research Environments
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This course addresses ways to create and maintain healthy workplace environments in various research settings.

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Study Start-Up: Challenges and Strategies
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Describes ways to overcome difficulties in study start-ups.

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Managing Risk by Contract
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Provides effective approaches to negotiating clinical trial agreements.

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Process Improvement and Research Administration
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Describes how to apply the Lean Six Sigma principles to research administration process improvements.

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The Process of Publishing a Scientific Paper
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Describes the process and considerations for publishing a scientific paper.

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Peer Review Fundamentals
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Covers the purpose, best practices, and emerging models for peer review.

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CTrials by BRANY
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CTrials helps grow sponsored research programs by taking on the many administrative challenges inherent in managing clinical trials.

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Informed Consent Builder
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Informed Consent Builder is a cloud-based platform that streamlines the process of managing and generating informed consent forms.

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Protocol Builder
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Protocol Builder is an online protocol writing and collaboration platform that also speed up your pre-review turnaround times.

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The Network of Networks (N2)
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N2 is a not-for-profit alliance of Canadian research networks and organizations working to enhance national clinical research capability and capacity.

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BIC Study Foundation
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BIC Study Foundation is a resource for those who want to take CITI Program courses in Korean. They are a certified training provider by the Korean FDA/MAFRA for HRPP and ACU Programs.

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Meet A Few Of Our Expert Authors and Presenters

Our courses are built by over 150 highly qualified experts and rigorously peer reviewed to incorporate various perspectives and ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall quality.

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Judy Matuk, MS

HRP Consulting Group

Judy is Senior Consultant with HRP Consulting Group, previously serving for 30 years as the AVP for Research Compliance, HRPP IO, Animal Welfare Deputy IO, and RIO at Stony Brook University. She worked at AAHRPP for eight years and has been a contributor at CITI since 2001.

Content Contributor Andrew Koopman

Andrew Koopman, MS

MrBiobucks Consulting

Mr. Koopman provides business development and strategic advisory services to universities, investors, and life science startups. He has served as an officer and board member in several early-stage companies, as well as Director of New Ventures at NYU. He also spent more than decade in the investment banking and pharmaceutical industries.

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Tiffany Bailey, MS

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Tiffany Bailey serves as the University’s Director of Equal Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator in Equal Opportunity and Compliance (EOC). In this role, Tiffany is responsible for overseeing the University’s compliance efforts including policies and procedures that address the ADA and federal and state regulations.

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Eva Burgess, MEEd

Churchill High School

Eva Burgess is a classroom educator and researcher focused on engaging students in rigorous science curriculum. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Education and has classroom experience that ranges from the pre-K to the undergraduate level.

In Our Learners' Words

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Tiina M.

PhD Student

The course was short and well divided into sub-themes that were easy to understand and retain.

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Adebukunola A.

Clinical Nurse Specialist and Instructor

Very user-friendly

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Evelyn R.

PhD Candidate

I liked the option to have it on the standard reading mode or the video presentation.

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Althea S.

PhD Student

The modules about the laws that explain protected populations were very informative. I also appreciated the section on safeguards put in place to protect subjects participating in studies.

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Courses Approved by Top Continuing Education Accreditors

CITI Program courses are approved for CME credits through the Albert Einstein Montefiore Continuing Professional Development Center (CPDC). Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center (Einstein) is accredited by the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education to provide continuing education activities for healthcare professionals. Einstein is accredited to offer continuing education credit for the following professions: medicine, nursing, psychology, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, social work, nutritional science, and athletic training.

CITI Program is also accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

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