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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Introduces the biological characteristics, animal care and health management practices, ethical considerations, and occupational safety practices relevant to working with cephalopods in research settings.
Examines practical strategies for recognizing and managing safety hazards in brewery operations.
Introduces action research as an ethical, iterative method for improving practice through planning, action, observation, reflection, and sharing findings in real-world settings.
This course provides researchers, institutional administrators, and IT professionals with the knowledge needed to safeguard CUI and meet federal compliance obligations.
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.
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.
Explores the principles of research reproducibility and the intrinsic, environmental, and procedural factors that can influence the consistency and reliability of animal research.
Provides practical guidance for sharing biomedical research data ethically, responsibly, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
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.
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.
This course covers expedited categories, helping IRB members and administrators identify minimal-risk studies, apply appropriate regulations, and make clear, consistent decisions.
Practical guidance for investigators on ClinicalTrials.gov registration, results reporting, review criteria, and ongoing compliance.
A comprehensive introduction to ethical principles, regulations, and responsible practices that guide software and technology professionals throughout the software development lifecycle.
Provides community research partners with disability-accessible education on ethical issues in social and behavioral research.
Prepares you to apply digital health ethics in healthcare and research.
This webinar examines responsible and ethical uses of artificial intelligence in research, including common misconceptions, governance frameworks, best practices, and key compliance considerations.
Learn practical strategies for effectively mentoring doctoral students through the dissertation process, from setting expectations to addressing common challenges and supporting successful completion.
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.
This interactive course helps university students understand their Title IX rights and responsibilities, including how to recognize, prevent, and report sexual misconduct and discrimination.
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.
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.
Hands-on instruction on day-to-day practices of clinical research coordinators (CRCs).
Provides learners with the skills needed to create and manage controlled documents.
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.
This course provides graduate students with practical guidance, strategies, and resources to confidently navigate each stage of the dissertation process from proposal to defense.
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.
Provides instructions for creating the structures, personnel, and funding for a clinical research program.
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.
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.
This webinar explores strategies for leading through rapid change in research administration and navigating evolving federal funding and policy landscapes.
N2 is a not-for-profit alliance of Canadian research networks and organizations working to enhance national clinical research capability and capacity.
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.
A complete research compliance suite that supports IRB, IACUC Conflict of interest, Bio Safety Export Control, and more.
HRP Consulting provides customized services for your research program, including temporary staffing, IRB/IACUC assistance, accreditation support, program evaluations, training/education and more.
CTrials helps grow sponsored research programs by taking on the many administrative challenges inherent in managing clinical trials.
Informed Consent Builder is a cloud-based platform that streamlines the process of managing and generating informed consent forms.
Protocol Builder is an online protocol writing and collaboration platform that also speed up your pre-review turnaround times.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Simon is a marine biologist who investigates how marine ecosystems have evolved and how they will cope with climate change.
In Our Learners' Words
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.
Taiwo O.
Visiting Scholar
I like the option to use an interactive audio-visual format, the comprehensiveness of the course and its modules, and the simple explanations of the legal requirements. Completing CITI Program’s course on social and behavioral research was an important and enriching component of my research endeavors and scholarship in the United States.
Christina G.
Study Nurse
I liked that this course is offered in multiple learning styles (reading and video) and that you can stop and return to the content when needed.
Julien D.
Clinical researcher
As a researcher with very little prior training in the regulatory aspects of research conduct, the information in this module was very helpful.
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