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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95% of Carnegie R1 Research Universities are 10+ year subscribers
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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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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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Biotility: Lead Document Controller Biotility: Lead Document Controller
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Introduces document control principles, Good Documentation Practices, and responsibilities of lead document controllers.

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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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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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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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Generative Artificial Intelligence in Research Design Generative Artificial Intelligence in Research Design
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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.

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RCR Research Security Training RCR Research Security Training
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Serves as research security training designed to augment RECR/RCR training.

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Data Privacy 101 Data Privacy 101
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Provides essential training on why privacy awareness and compliance matter.

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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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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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Participatory Science and the Institutional Review Board Participatory Science and the Institutional Review Board
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Provides an overview of participatory science and the associated ethical and IRB review challenges.

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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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Ethical Research Relationships: IRBs and Focus Groups Ethical Research Relationships: IRBs and Focus Groups
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This webinar covers ethical focus group practices, including informed consent, confidentiality, and Institutional and Tribal IRB oversight.

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Being Creative when Applying the IRB Exemptions: Part 1 Being Creative when Applying the IRB Exemptions: Part 1
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Examines the application of IRB exemptions, focusing on overlooked flexibilities in categories 1 through 3 through discussion and real-world examples.

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Redefining Ethical Research Practice in the Age of AI Redefining Ethical Research Practice in the Age of AI
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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.

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I’m a new RIO, what do I do now? I’m a new RIO, what do I do now?
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An introductory webinar for new RIOs as they start their journey.

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Research with Data and Biospecimens Under the Common Rule Part 1 Research with Data and Biospecimens Under the Common Rule Part 1
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Explains how the Common Rule applies to secondary research with data and biospecimens.

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Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM
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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.

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Biotility: Introduction to Inventory Management Biotility: Introduction to Inventory Management
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Provides learners with an understanding of the principles of inventory management.

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DOJ Bulk Data Transfer Rule DOJ Bulk Data Transfer Rule
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This webinar explains the DOJ Bulk Data Transfer Rule, its key requirements, and how data mapping supports compliance with NIH biospecimen security expectations.

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What COI Committee Members Need to Know What COI Committee Members Need to Know
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Provides a review of what COI committee members need to know.

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Regulation of Cell Therapy Products Regulation of Cell Therapy Products
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Describes the regulatory framework and quality programs for HCT/Ps

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Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Practices and Procedures Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) Practices and Procedures
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The synergistic relationship between best practices, regulations, and professional experience forms the foundation for working in a BSL-3 facility.

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Generative AI and Science Communication Generative AI and Science Communication
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Explores how generative AI (GenAI) can support science communication.

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Applied Sample Size Estimation for Researchers Applied Sample Size Estimation for Researchers
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Describes how to calculate the appropriate sample size for different study designs and outcomes.

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Establishing Research Coordinator Float Pool – A Scalable Model for Institutions Establishing Research Coordinator Float Pool – A Scalable Model for Institutions
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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.

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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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Crosstalk Between the IACUC and IBC Crosstalk Between the IACUC and IBC
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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.

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Health AI Implementation: A Roadmap for Low-Resource Healthcare Settings Health AI Implementation: A Roadmap for Low-Resource Healthcare Settings
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Helps clinical and operations leaders move from AI exploration to confident, ethical, and effective implementation.

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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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Margaret R. Roller, MA

Roller Research

Margaret R. Roller, MA has worked for more than 40 years in qualitative methods and has designed and implemented hundreds of qualitative studies for the commercial, not-for-profit, and government sectors. She also conducts qualitative workshops and training and is the lead author of an award-winning book on quality qualitative research.

Content Contributor Lisa Martinez

Lisa Martinez, MD, FACP

Florida Atlantic University

Lisa C. Martinez is a General Internist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Florida Atlantic University. She directs the Foundations of Medicine course and the College of Medicine. She has interests in care of under-served populations, preventive health and medical education.

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Cristen Jandreau, PhD

Virginia Tech

Cristen Jandreau, PhD, is the Director of the Research Conflict of Interest Program at Virginia Tech. In her role, she provides leadership and direction for the identification and management of financial conflicts of interest related to sponsored research. She is a molecular biologist by training and received her PhD in Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences from Virginia Tech.

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Liza Gordillo, MS

KLS Martin Group

Liza serves as Regulatory Affairs Project Manager at KLS Martin Group. Currently, she authors 510(k) submissions for medical devices undergoing the design and development process. Liza has a BS in Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University and MS in Industrial Engineering at the University of Miami.

In Our Learners' Words

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Frank P.

Professor

The course touches on important research considerations in a manageable format. The material required that I pay attention but did not tax my concentration.

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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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Monica L.

Clinical Research Assistant

Courses are great and very informative.

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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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New Course – Intellectual Property for Students and Postdocs
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New Course – Intellectual Property for Students and Postdocs

Foundational course designed for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and early‑career researchers working in academic or research environments.

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NIH SBIR/STTR Is Back: Preparing for the Next Funding Cycle
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NIH SBIR/STTR Is Back: Preparing for the Next Funding Cycle

Overview The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has reopened its SBIR and STTR programs, restoring a major source of non‑dilutive funding for U.S. small businesses....

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World Conference on Research Integrity
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World Conference on Research Integrity

The 9th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI) will take place May 3–6, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada.

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