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


Explore Our Featured Courses

Research Security Research Security
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These courses explore key topics related to research security and international engagement.

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Fully Integrative Mixed Methods Research Fully Integrative Mixed Methods Research
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A foundational course that teaches researchers to fully integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches for rigorous, ethical, high-quality mixed methods research.

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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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Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
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This course prepares researchers and educational technology developers to navigate COPPA’s legal requirements, conduct compliant research, and engage with digital environments used by children under 13.

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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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IRB Review of Exempt Research IRB Review of Exempt Research
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The IRB Review of Exempt Research course provides an overview of the exempt categories of research per 45 CFR 46.104 and discusses considerations for making an exempt determination per regulatory criteria.

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NSF SBIR-STTR Funding Series NSF SBIR-STTR Funding Series
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An introductory video-based series to the NSF’s SBIR-STTR funding program and a discussion of key elements of the proposal and proposal process.

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Working with Insects in Research Settings Working with Insects in Research Settings
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This course provides training on working with insects in research settings.

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Considerations for Reviewing Human Subjects Research Considerations for Reviewing Human Subjects Research
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Covers various considerations for reviewing human subjects research, including subject selection, risk minimization, balancing risks and benefits, and privacy and confidentiality.

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Summit: Clinical Research Accounting Summit: Clinical Research Accounting
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Provides hands-on knowledge of research accounting principles and practices.

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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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Applied Digital Health Ethics Applied Digital Health Ethics
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Prepares you to apply digital health ethics in healthcare and research.

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Essentials of Responsible AI Essentials of Responsible AI
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Covers the principles, governance approaches, practices, and tools for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) development and use.

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A Behavioral Approach to Compliance A Behavioral Approach to Compliance
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Explores how behavioral science can enhance compliance programs.

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COI in Healthcare COI in Healthcare
CME/CEUFeatured

This course provides foundational training on conflicts of interest for healthcare professionals.

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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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Biotility: Environmental Regulations Affecting the Biotech Industry Biotility: Environmental Regulations Affecting the Biotech Industry
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Provides learners with an understanding of environmental regulations affecting the biotech industry.

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Summit: Document Control Summit: Document Control
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Provides learners with best practices for maintaining document control in a research setting.

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Being Creative when Applying the IRB Exemptions: Part 2 Being Creative when Applying the IRB Exemptions: Part 2
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Explores underutilized IRB exemptions and highlights flexible approaches, especially in categories 4 through 8, through discussion and real-world examples.

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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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Youth in Research: Case Examples & Considerations Youth in Research: Case Examples & Considerations
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Explores how researchers and IRB reviewers can collaborate to navigate the complexities of research involving youth.

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Title IX – Faculty and Staff 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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Introduction to Program Assessment Introduction to Program Assessment
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This course equips faculty, staff, and administrators with the fundamentals and tools to measure outcomes, improve learning, and effectiveness.

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All Access Webinar Package (Organizations Only) All Access Webinar Package (Organizations Only)
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Provide your organization's learners with access to currently available and future webinar recordings.

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Introduction to Quantitative Research Introduction to Quantitative Research
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Provides a foundational overview of quantitative methods, equipping learners with the essential tools to analyze and interpret numerical data for research and decision-making.

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Pragmatic Clinical Trials: What Hospitals and IRBs Need to Know Pragmatic Clinical Trials: What Hospitals and IRBs Need to Know
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An overview of PCTs, their ethical complexities, best practices, and institutional considerations.

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Teaching and Training for Professionals Teaching and Training for Professionals
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Provides instruction on how to improve your teaching and training skills in a variety of settings.

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Conflict Management Conflict Management
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Provides an overview of conflict, types of conflict, conflict styles, communication styles, and intervention strategies.

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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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Melissa James, MPS, RBP

Yale University

Melissa is the Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Facility Manager for Yale University, where she oversees compliance, administers biosafety and biosecurity training, and manages documentation. She has supervised high-containment facilities for several years, focusing on safe laboratory operations and maintenance and compliance with the Select Agent Program.

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Scott C. Roberts, MD, MS

Yale School of Medicine

Scott is an Assistant Professor in Infectious Diseases at the Yale School of Medicine. He also serves as the Associate Medical Director for Infection Prevention at Yale New Haven Hospital.

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Madalena Gryncewicz, MS

NMDP

Madalena Gryncewicz is a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate at NMDP with experience in IND strategy, regulatory compliance, and cellular therapies. She holds an MS in Regulatory Affairs from Northeastern University with a concentration in clinical research and is a RAPS member committed to patient safety and continuous professional development.

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Caroline Paul, MD

NYU Langone and American Medical Women's Association

Dr. Paul is an associate professor in NYU Langone’s Department of Pediatrics. She studies a breadth of medical education topics, including outcomes measures, clinical skills acquisition, health disparities, and bias. She has had prior practical teaching roles and conducts workshops and presents nationally and internationally on medical education research.

In Our Learners' Words

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Hailey G.

Research Assistant - Undergraduate Student

The course was very informative and provided a great elaboration on the concepts discussed. I found it important to incorporate the historical aspect of the research field and how it has evolved over time. The case studies allowed for a constructive self-evaluation of the material within each module. The videos were also a productive form of reinforcing the concepts discussed.

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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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Adebukunola A.

Clinical Nurse Specialist and Instructor

Very user-friendly

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Delores K.

Clinical Research Nurse

I appreciate being able to learn via a recorded live presentation supported by slides containing key information. I like how the information can be saved and referenced at a later time.

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