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.
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.
These courses explore key topics related to research security and international engagement.
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.
Introduces document control principles, Good Documentation Practices, and responsibilities of lead document controllers.
A comprehensive introduction to ethical principles, regulations, and responsible practices that guide software and technology professionals throughout the software development lifecycle.
Provides instructions for creating the structures, personnel, and funding for a clinical research program.
Provides community research partners with disability-accessible education on ethical issues in social and behavioral research.
This webinar explores how researchers can use GenAI to strengthen research design, from refining questions and methods to improving data plans and addressing ethical considerations.
Serves as research security training designed to augment RECR/RCR training.
Provides essential training on why privacy awareness and compliance matter.
This course equips community partners with the knowledge and skills to ethically and effectively engage in research.
Introduces you to key information about, and tools to use, the 3Rs of animal research.
Provides an overview of participatory science and the associated ethical and IRB review challenges.
Introduces you to key information about, and tools to use, the 3Rs of animal research.
This webinar covers ethical focus group practices, including informed consent, confidentiality, and Institutional and Tribal IRB oversight.
Examines the application of IRB exemptions, focusing on overlooked flexibilities in categories 1 through 3 through discussion and real-world examples.
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.
An introductory webinar for new RIOs as they start their journey.
Explains how the Common Rule applies to secondary research with data and biospecimens.
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.
Provides learners with an understanding of the principles of inventory management.
This webinar explains the DOJ Bulk Data Transfer Rule, its key requirements, and how data mapping supports compliance with NIH biospecimen security expectations.
Provides a review of what COI committee members need to know.
Describes the regulatory framework and quality programs for HCT/Ps
The synergistic relationship between best practices, regulations, and professional experience forms the foundation for working in a BSL-3 facility.
Explores how generative AI (GenAI) can support science communication.
Describes how to calculate the appropriate sample size for different study designs and outcomes.
Presents a scalable model for creating a research coordinator float pool to provide flexible staffing, structured training, and broad support for clinical research across institutions.
Provides an overview of conflict, types of conflict, conflict styles, communication styles, and intervention strategies.
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.
Helps clinical and operations leaders move from AI exploration to confident, ethical, and effective implementation.
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.
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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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.
Dr. English is a Professor of Automotive Engineering Technology at Ferris State University. He teaches both the engineering aspects and the service of advanced vehicles. Dr. English has two technical associate's degrees, a BS in vocational industrial education, a master’s degree in workforce education development, and a PhD in technology management.
Christina Kuhn advises medical device, life sciences, and technology companies on FDA regulation of AI, software, and digital health products. She helps companies navigate the FDA medical device framework to develop go-to-market strategies for innovative and emerging health technologies and manage compliance across the product lifecycle.
Mandy began her career as an IACUC Coordinator at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. After obtaining the CPIA certification, she transitioned from Post-Approval Monitoring Coordinator and Assistant IACUC Office Director to her current role as the IACUC Office Director at Northwestern University.
Joanna is a healthcare regulatory and transactional attorney. She advises Yale Medicine, the university’s faculty practice plan, and Yale Health, a health maintenance organization for the university’s faculty, students, and staff. Joanna earned her BA from Skidmore College, cum laude, and her JD from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
Permanent Field Technician
I enjoyed the mix of video trainings and self-directed reading trainings.
DSW Graduate Student
I enjoyed the comprehensive coverage of topics related to informed consent in the 21st century, including the use of technology in the consent process and federal guidance on multimedia tools and electronic consent forms.
Cluster Director of Pharmacy & Research
The interactive modules are amazing. It’s like being at a course in person, but with the ability to review something if extra help is needed.
Former Bioethics Teacher & Current Ethics Committee Member
I liked the high level and detail of the course material. I found it to be challenging, but when I finished the course, I felt a real sense of accomplishment.
New Course – Principal Investigator’s Guide to ClinicalTrials.gov
The course provides step‑by‑step guidance on navigating the PRS, managing records, responding to review feedback, and maintaining compliance throughout a study’s lifecycle.
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CITI Program Media Playlist – May 20, 2026
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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Free Live Webinar – Demystifying Grant Application Reviews
This webinar discusses how applications are assessed, common reasons for unfavorable reviews, and strategies for interpreting reviewer feedback.
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