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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Over 15 Million Learners with 25+ Million Course Completions
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Celebrating 24 Years of Serving Education and Science Communities
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95% of Carnegie R1 Research Universities are 10+ year subscribers
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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


Explore Our Featured Courses

Summit: Participant Recruitment Summit: Participant Recruitment
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Provides practical methods for recruiting participants for clinical trials.

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Controlled Unclassified Information Controlled Unclassified Information
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Understand CUI and the obligations it creates for universities and researchers.

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International Student Success International Student Success
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This series offers comprehensive courses on international student sponsorship, enrollment processes, and support services, equi...

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Data Management for Biomedical Research Data Management for Biomedical Research
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Introduces the basics of planning for, managing, sharing, and archiving data generated through biomedical research involving human participants.

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

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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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Service Dogs in Science: Barriers to Inclusion Service Dogs in Science: Barriers to Inclusion
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A systematic approach to exploring the barriers, steps, methods, and solutions for including service dog handlers in science.

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Data Management for SBE Research Data Management for SBE Research
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Introduces the basics of planning for and managing data generated through SBE research involving human participants.

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Biotility: Root Cause Analysis Biotility: Root Cause Analysis
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This course teaches a systematic approach to investigating quality issues, creating effective corrective action plans rooted in...

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Protocol Registration & Results Disclosure in ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration & Results Disclosure in ClinicalTrials.gov
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A video-enhanced guide to compliance with the FDAAA Final Rule and NIH Policy on clinical trial disclosure.

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Preparing for Success in Scholarly Publishing Preparing for Success in Scholarly Publishing
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Foundational course that orients and prepares learners to engage with the scholarly publication process in an informed way.

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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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Why AI Companies Should Care About Ethics Why AI Companies Should Care About Ethics
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Explores the importance of ethics for AI companies and its impact on public trust and profitability.

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Survey Research Fraud: Understanding Malicious Intent Survey Research Fraud: Understanding Malicious Intent
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Explores common motives behind fraudulent survey research participation, how to address and mitigate the impact of identified fraudulent data, and how to minimize opportunities for malicious intent.

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RCR and Grant Stewardship RCR and Grant Stewardship
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Learn how grant stewardship obligations are a part of responsible conduct of research.

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Space Exploration: The Future of Human Subject Research Ethics Space Exploration: The Future of Human Subject Research Ethics
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Explores ethical and regulatory considerations for human subjects research in outer space.

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Ethics & Policy Issues in CRISPR Gene Editing Ethics & Policy Issues in CRISPR Gene Editing
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Explore the ethical and policy issues that CRISPR gene editing presents in this engaging webinar.

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Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
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Learn about fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) and ways to prevent and report FWA.

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Bystander Intervention Training Bystander Intervention Training
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Empower yourself to effectively intervene and support others in critical situations with our comprehensive Bystander Training course.

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HIPAA Basics for Healthcare Professionals HIPAA Basics for Healthcare Professionals
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Introduces healthcare professionals to the basic concepts and expectations of HIPAA.

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Disaster Planning and Response Disaster Planning and Response
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Provides essential information and strategies for disaster preparedness, business continuity planning, disaster response, and r...

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Clery Act Training Clery Act Training
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An in-depth review of the Clery Act and how higher education institutions can comply with applicable regulations.

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Accident Investigation: An Introduction Accident Investigation: An Introduction
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Reviews how to properly conduct an accident investigation, including identifying the root cause and implementing corrective act...

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Essentials of Research Administration Essentials of Research Administration
CME/CEUUpdated

This course provides an overview of research administration.

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IRB Administration Comprehensive IRB Administration Comprehensive
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Provides IRB administrators and directors with the basic and advanced training tailored to the critical role the IRB serves in the HRPP.

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Qualitative Data Analysis Qualitative Data Analysis
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This course provides an applied approach to qualitative data analysis through the lens of multiple methods and methodologies.

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Navigating Online and Hybrid Teaching Navigating Online and Hybrid Teaching
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Provides best practices for instructors on how to navigate the current challenges of online and hybrid learning while actively engaging with learners throughout the entire educational process.

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Medical Residents and Fellows: Basic Principles of Research Medical Residents and Fellows: Basic Principles of Research
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Foundational overview of clinical research meant to prepare medical residents and fellows to conduct their own research and work on research teams.

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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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Highlighted below are just a few select subscribers & collaborators.

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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Sarah Melton, PhD

Educational Consultant

As the Head of Digital Scholarship at Boston College, Sarah led a group that teaches technical topics. Her team facilitated data-driven research, project creation, and digital publishing. Now Sarah consults on topics related to digital scholarship, such as open access publishing. ​Sarah received her PhD from Emory University in 2017.

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Robert Prentiss, BA

Yale University

Robert performs subrecipient monitoring in the Office of Sponsored Projects at Yale University. He has volunteered with the Federal Demonstration Partnership since 2014, and is currently co-chair of the Expanded Clearinghouse Subcommittee.

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Elizabeth Buchanan, PhD, CIP

University of Rhode Island

Elizabeth Buchanan, CIP, PhD, is a research ethicist and research administrator with over 25 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with IRBs and RECs, exploring the ethics and regulations surrounding Internet research, social media, and big data.

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Dennis L. Shung, MD, MHS, PhD

Yale School of Medicine

Dennis L. Shung, MD, MHS, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale School of Medicine and Director of Digital Health in Digestive Diseases. He leads the Human+Artificial Intelligence in Medicine lab, which focuses on enhancing human presence with AI. Shung is also involved in multiple gastroenterology AI initiatives and research.

In Our Learners' Words

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Isaias M.

Graduate Student

The videos were the best part of the course. They really helped me visualize how the application of good clinical practice would occur in real time, making the text easier to read and follow.

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Jeremiah J.

Graduate Student

Concise, informative, and interactive. Great job to the team that put this together!

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Joan R.

Assistant Professor II

All of the course information is relevant to my profession, particularly in conducting research with human subjects. The guidelines, standards, protocols, and information contained in the modules are thoroughly covered and comprehensively discussed.

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Princess M.

PhD Student

The availability of two different platforms to deliver the information – written and audio-visual – catering to different learning styles was helpful. I also appreciated the self-paced modules that allowed you to return to complete unfinished work.

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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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New Course – EU AI Act
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New Course – EU AI Act

This course familiarizes learners with the obligations and structure coming from the EU AI Act and its role in the broader picture of European digital policy.

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CITI Program Media Playlist – November 14, 2024
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CITI Program Media Playlist – November 14, 2024

CITI Program’s media playlists highlight content curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare, technology, and more. Follow us on LinkedIn for...

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Upcoming NSABB Meeting on Biosecurity and Biotechnology Policy
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Upcoming NSABB Meeting on Biosecurity and Biotechnology Policy

Join the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) as they convene to discuss pressing issues related to biosecurity, biosafety, and emerging biotechnology policies. This...

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