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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Utilized by the Top-25 Ranked U.S. Hospitals
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Utilized by the Top-25 Best National Universities*
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95% of Carnegie R1 Research Universities are 10+ year subscribers


Explore Our Featured Courses

Introduction to Healthcare Compliance Introduction to Healthcare Compliance
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This course introduces the essentials of healthcare compliance, including key fraud and abuse laws, Medicare billing, HIPAA, risk assessment, auditing, and the core elements of an effective compliance program.

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Principal Investigator’s Guide to ClinicalTrials.gov Principal Investigator’s Guide to ClinicalTrials.gov
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Practical guidance for investigators on ClinicalTrials.gov registration, results reporting, review criteria, and ongoing compliance.

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Intellectual Property for Students and Postdocs Intellectual Property for Students and Postdocs
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IP for Students and Postdocs introduces early-career researchers to intellectual property fundamentals, helping them identify, protect, and responsibly share innovations from academic and research settings.

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IRB Review of Expedited Research IRB Review of Expedited Research
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This course covers expedited categories, helping IRB members and administrators identify minimal-risk studies, apply appropriate regulations, and make clear, consistent decisions.

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Biotility: Lead Document Controller Biotility: Lead Document Controller
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Introduces document control principles, Good Documentation Practices, and responsibilities of lead document controllers.

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Data Privacy 101 Data Privacy 101
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Provides essential training on why privacy awareness and compliance matter.

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3Rs Certificate Course 3Rs Certificate Course
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Introduces you to key information about, and tools to use, the 3Rs of animal research.

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NIH SBIR-STTR Funding NIH SBIR-STTR Funding
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Covers the NIH SBIR-STTR proposal process, from program eligibility and proposal development to submission, award implementation, and business-university partnerships.

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Research Ethics for All (RE4All) Research Ethics for All (RE4All)
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Provides community research partners with disability-accessible education on ethical issues in social and behavioral research.

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Community Research Partner Training Community Research Partner Training
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This course equips community partners with the knowledge and skills to ethically and effectively engage in research.

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Establishing a Clinical Research Program Establishing a Clinical Research Program
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Provides instructions for creating the structures, personnel, and funding for a clinical research program.

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Regulation of Food‑Producing Animals Used in Research Regulation of Food‑Producing Animals Used in Research
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Covers the ethical, regulatory, and practical considerations for using food‑producing animals in research, including veterinary oversight, biosecurity, regulated drug use, and food safety compliance.

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Software Development Ethics Software Development Ethics
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A comprehensive introduction to ethical principles, regulations, and responsible practices that guide software and technology professionals throughout the software development lifecycle.

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

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Ethical Research Relationships: IRBs and Focus Groups Ethical Research Relationships: IRBs and Focus Groups
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This webinar covers ethical focus group practices, including informed consent, confidentiality, and Institutional and Tribal IRB oversight.

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Being Creative when Applying the IRB Exemptions: Part 1 Being Creative when Applying the IRB Exemptions: Part 1
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Examines the application of IRB exemptions, focusing on overlooked flexibilities in categories 1 through 3 through discussion and real-world examples.

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Redefining Ethical Research Practice in the Age of AI Redefining Ethical Research Practice in the Age of AI
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Explores the transformative impact of AI on biomedical research, addressing its unique characteristics, potential to exacerbate health disparities, and the urgent need to redesign research processes and incentives to ensure ethical and equitable knowledge discovery.

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The Essential Guide to Forming a Research Integrity Standing Committee The Essential Guide to Forming a Research Integrity Standing Committee
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This webinar examines the key considerations, structures, and practical steps for forming a successful Research Integrity Standing Committee.

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Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM
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This course offers practical training on ICD-10-CM structure, coding conventions, and official guidelines to support accurate diagnosis coding, proper billing, and audit readiness across leadership roles.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Medicare Coverage Analysis Artificial Intelligence and the Medicare Coverage Analysis
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This webinar outlines key requirements, exceptions, and compliance steps under the NIH Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens.

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NIH Biospecimens Rule NIH Biospecimens Rule
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This webinar outlines key requirements, exceptions, and compliance steps under the NIH Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens.

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Applying AI in GMP Auditing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives Applying AI in GMP Auditing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives
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Explains how AI can be responsibly integrated into GMP auditing to enhance audit execution, data integrity, and compliance while anticipating emerging regulatory and risk considerations.

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Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program: What Research Administrators Need to Know Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program: What Research Administrators Need to Know
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This webinar for IRB, IACUC, and sponsored program administrators covers seven key compliance elements with strategies and case studies to strengthen research, reduce risk, and promote integrity.

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Radiation Safety Radiation Safety
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A detailed review of radiation safety for research and medical institutions.

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Research Integrity for Senior and Key Personnel Research Integrity for Senior and Key Personnel
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This course offers advanced training for experienced researchers and leaders in responsible research conduct, emphasizing integrity, ethical leadership, and fostering healthy research environments.

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Advanced Mentorship Training Advanced Mentorship Training
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Equips research personnel with the skills and insights necessary for effective mentorship.

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Quantitative Research: What IRBs Need to Know Quantitative Research: What IRBs Need to Know
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Explains why and how IRBs must assess quantitative research design as an ethical issue, including risks like poor methodology, participant burden, data privacy, and AI-generated data contamination.

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Becoming an Effective Leader Becoming an Effective Leader
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Helps develop leadership skills to meet today’s changing, diverse, and dynamic environments.

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Crosstalk Between the IACUC and IBC Crosstalk Between the IACUC and IBC
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The webinar explores effective collaboration between IACUC and IBC, detailing their roles, regulatory responsibilities, and best practices to ensure safe and ethical life sciences research while enhancing oversight and protecting workers and animals.

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Regulatory Landscape and Practical Challenges in Cellular Therapy Regulatory Landscape and Practical Challenges in Cellular Therapy
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Describes the development, regulatory framework, and safety considerations for HCT/Ps.

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The Network of Networks (N2) 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 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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OneAegis OneAegis
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A complete research compliance suite that supports IRB, IACUC Conflict of interest, Bio Safety Export Control, and more.

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HRP Consulting Group – Research Consulting Services HRP Consulting Group – Research Consulting Services
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HRP Consulting provides customized services for your research program, including temporary staffing, IRB/IACUC assistance, accreditation support, program evaluations, training/education and more.

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CTrials by BRANY 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 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 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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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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Meet A Few Of Our Expert Authors and Presenters

Our courses are built by over 350 highly qualified experts and rigorously peer reviewed to incorporate various perspectives and ensure accuracy, completeness, and overall quality.

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John A. Bryan, II, DVM, MS

Zachery Consulting, LLC

Dr. Bryan is a native Georgian who received his BA (Political Science) from Emory University (1991), his DVM and MS (Veterinary Pathology) degrees from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine (2007 and 2009, respectively). Dr. Bryan also earned a Certificate in International Veterinary Medicine from UGA.

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Sally Thompson-Iritani, DVM, PhD, CPIA, CHABP, CCFP, CFE

University of Washington

Sally Thompson-Iritani, DVM/PhD, is Assistant Vice Provost for Animal Care, Outreach, and the 3Rs at the University of Washington. A recognized leader in laboratory animal science, she promotes ethical practices through 3Rs principles, outreach, and the Dare to Care program. In 2024, she received the esteemed AALAS Charles River Award.

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Dave Smallen, PhD

Metropolitan State University

Dave Smallen is a research psychologist with a focus on studying and communicating about relationships and human connection. He holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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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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Win K.

Lecturer and Consultant Physician

The audio-visual presentation is most suited for me because it allowed me to focus more on the module content, and the questions posed during the presentation refreshed and reflected what I had learned before the module ended.

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Seth F.

Permanent Field Technician

I enjoyed the mix of video trainings and self-directed reading trainings.

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El Pagnier H.

Senior Vice President, Human Resources/Doctoral Student

The course had excellent content that was clearly presented.

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Julie S.

Assistant Professor & Postdoctoral Research Fellow

These courses were easy to access and succinct, which made a review of the Belmont Report key tenets, as well as the review of differences between practice and research, a focused and time efficient endeavor.

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