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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Working with Cephalopods in Research Settings Working with Cephalopods in Research Settings
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Introduces the biological characteristics, animal care and health management practices, ethical considerations, and occupational safety practices relevant to working with cephalopods in research settings.

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Brewery Safety Fundamentals Brewery Safety Fundamentals
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Examines practical strategies for recognizing and managing safety hazards in brewery operations.

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Action Research: Ethical and Methodological Considerations Action Research: Ethical and Methodological Considerations
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Introduces action research as an ethical, iterative method for improving practice through planning, action, observation, reflection, and sharing findings in real-world settings.

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Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
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This course provides researchers, institutional administrators, and IT professionals with the knowledge needed to safeguard CUI and meet federal compliance obligations.

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Understanding the New USG Policy for High-Risk Life Sciences Research Understanding the New USG Policy for High-Risk Life Sciences Research
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Gain practical guidance on managing Dangerous Gain-of-Function Research (DGOF) and International Research of Concern (IROC) under the new U.S. Government Policy for High-Risk Life Sciences Research.

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NIH Guidelines for Biosafety Administrators NIH Guidelines for Biosafety Administrators
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Prepares biosafety administrators to apply the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules by identifying experiment classifications, review requirements, containment measures, exemptions, and stakeholder responsibilities.

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Factors Affecting the Reproducibility of Animal Research Factors Affecting the Reproducibility of Animal Research
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Explores the principles of research reproducibility and the intrinsic, environmental, and procedural factors that can influence the consistency and reliability of animal research.

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Data Sharing for Biomedical Research Data Sharing for Biomedical Research
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Provides practical guidance for sharing biomedical research data ethically, responsibly, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct
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This course provides a high-level overview of research misconduct definitions, procedures, and the roles and responsibilities of individuals who assist in the handling of an allegation.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Responsible Use of AI in Research Responsible Use of AI in Research
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This webinar examines responsible and ethical uses of artificial intelligence in research, including common misconceptions, governance frameworks, best practices, and key compliance considerations.

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Mentoring Students Conducting Dissertation Research Mentoring Students Conducting Dissertation Research
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Learn practical strategies for effectively mentoring doctoral students through the dissertation process, from setting expectations to addressing common challenges and supporting successful completion.

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The Need for Bioethics Departments in HBCU Medical Schools The Need for Bioethics Departments in HBCU Medical Schools
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Explains why bioethics departments are vital in HBCU medical schools and how confronting historical exclusion and health inequities can advance health justice through education, research, and community engagement.

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Title IX – Student Title IX – Student
CME/CEU

This interactive course helps university students understand their Title IX rights and responsibilities, including how to recognize, prevent, and report sexual misconduct and discrimination.

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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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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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Summit: Coordinating Clinical Trials Summit: Coordinating Clinical Trials
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Hands-on instruction on day-to-day practices of clinical research coordinators (CRCs).

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Biotility: Writing Controlled Documents in a CGMP Environment Biotility: Writing Controlled Documents in a CGMP Environment
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Provides learners with the skills needed to create and manage controlled documents.

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Preventing Controlled Substance Diversion in the Vivarium Preventing Controlled Substance Diversion in the Vivarium
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Explores practical strategies for preventing controlled substance diversion in vivarium settings, using real-world cases to help participants identify risk factors and implement effective prevention measures.

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Navigating the Dissertation Process Navigating the Dissertation Process
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This course provides graduate students with practical guidance, strategies, and resources to confidently navigate each stage of the dissertation process from proposal to defense.

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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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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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DOW/DOD SBIR-STTR Funding Series DOW/DOD SBIR-STTR Funding Series
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An introductory video-based series to the U.S. Department of War/U.S. Department of Defense SBIR-STTR funding program and a discussion of key elements of the proposal and proposal process.

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Standard Operating Procedures for Your SOPs Standard Operating Procedures for Your SOPs
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Develop effective standard operating procedures for research administration with practical guidance on SOP writing, governance, version control, review, approval, and lifecycle management to improve consistency, usability, and process quality.

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Helping Research Administration Teams Thrive in Times of Change Helping Research Administration Teams Thrive in Times of Change
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This webinar explores strategies for leading through rapid change in research administration and navigating evolving federal funding and policy landscapes.

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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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Patrick Lester, DVM, MS, BCPS, DACLAM

University of Michigan

Dr. Patrick Lester is a clinical professor in Laboratory Animal Medicine at the University of Michigan. Dr Lester is an experienced comparative medicine veterinarian and board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist pharmacist. Dr. Lester coordinates controlled substance activities for clinical veterinary services including use and management of automated dispensing cabinets.

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Dan Charlton, MS, CDP

New Belgium Brewing, Constellation Brands, Ballast Point Brewing

Daniel Charlton, MS, CDP, is an Executive EHS Leader with over 17 years of operational risk management experience across heavy industrial manufacturing, defense, and high-hazard production. As an EHS Manager at New Belgium Brewing, he successfully reduced OSHA recordable incidents and helped commission a new wastewater treatment plant.

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Lisa Abbo, DVM, MS

Marine Biological Laboratory

DVM from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Completed a rotating internship and an MS in Analgesia and Anesthesia at Purdue University. Attending veterinarian at the Marine Biological Laboratory since 2017. Director of Marine Research Services since 2023.

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Stephanie Martin, MMP

British Antarctic Survey

Stephanie Martin is the South Georgia Whale Project Manager for the Wild Water Whales project studying humpback whale recovery at BAS. She has spent more than two decades working aboard expedition vessels as an expedition leader, Zodiac driver, and naturalist in some of the most remote corners of the world.

In Our Learners' Words

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Maria E.

Evidence Based Practice Nursing Resident, Diabetes Nurse Specialist

Great information on the importance of protections in research with human subjects. I liked the audiovisual option.

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Alyssa I.

PhD Student

The variability in content (lectures, videos, case studies) helped me understand the material better.

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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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Tonya W.

Middle School Related Arts Teacher

I liked the video case studies the best. They made the provided information more personable and helped course sections make more sense.

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New Course – Working with Cephalopods in Research Settings
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