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.
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.
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.
Practical guidance for investigators on ClinicalTrials.gov registration, results reporting, review criteria, and ongoing compliance.
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.
This course covers expedited categories, helping IRB members and administrators identify minimal-risk studies, apply appropriate regulations, and make clear, consistent decisions.
Introduces document control principles, Good Documentation Practices, and responsibilities of lead document controllers.
Provides essential training on why privacy awareness and compliance matter.
Introduces you to key information about, and tools to use, the 3Rs of animal research.
Covers the NIH SBIR-STTR proposal process, from program eligibility and proposal development to submission, award implementation, and business-university partnerships.
Provides community research partners with disability-accessible education on ethical issues in social and behavioral research.
This course equips community partners with the knowledge and skills to ethically and effectively engage in research.
Provides instructions for creating the structures, personnel, and funding for a clinical research 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.
A comprehensive introduction to ethical principles, regulations, and responsible practices that guide software and technology professionals throughout the software development lifecycle.
This course provides learners with a review of contemporary bioethics issues.
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.
This webinar examines the key considerations, structures, and practical steps for forming a successful Research Integrity Standing Committee.
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.
This webinar outlines key requirements, exceptions, and compliance steps under the NIH Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens.
This webinar outlines key requirements, exceptions, and compliance steps under the NIH Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens.
Explains how AI can be responsibly integrated into GMP auditing to enhance audit execution, data integrity, and compliance while anticipating emerging regulatory and risk considerations.
This webinar for IRB, IACUC, and sponsored program administrators covers seven key compliance elements with strategies and case studies to strengthen research, reduce risk, and promote integrity.
A detailed review of radiation safety for research and medical institutions.
This course offers advanced training for experienced researchers and leaders in responsible research conduct, emphasizing integrity, ethical leadership, and fostering healthy research environments.
Equips research personnel with the skills and insights necessary for effective mentorship.
Explains why and how IRBs must assess quantitative research design as an ethical issue, including risks like poor methodology, participant burden, data privacy, and AI-generated data contamination.
Helps develop leadership skills to meet today’s changing, diverse, and dynamic environments.
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.
Describes the development, regulatory framework, and safety considerations for HCT/Ps.
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.
Highlighted below are just a few select subscribers & collaborators.
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.
Kristen Renn is Professor of Higher, Adult, & Lifelong Education at Michigan State. She has for the last 25 years focused her research on the identities, experiences, and development of minoritized students in higher education, including LGBTQIA+ students and mixed race students.
Heather Simmons received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Oregon, a Masters in Finance from Iowa State University, and her PhD from Penn State and is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP). Heather has over seven years of safety and health experience in higher education.
Candi is a doctorally prepared registered nurse and experienced Clinical Research Consultant with over 20 of years in the healthcare industry. She specializes in clinical research informatics and workflow analysis in alignment with state and federal regulations.
Dr. Melissa A. Scotti received her PhD in Biology from Indiana University and after completing two postdoctoral fellowships transitioned to research compliance. Dr. Scotti’s experience includes positions with University of Colorado Health, Columbia University Medical Center, and Northwell Health. As a member of Northwell’s Office of Research Compliance she provides regulatory and QI/QA support to sponsor-investigators
Adjunct Faculty
The methodology, presentation of the topics, and language used were very pleasant. You do not get bored or annoyed, because the development is very dynamic and understandable.
Medical Doctor, Health Coach
I liked how the material was posted with big words, spaced, and simple English. The adverse drug event and monitoring sections were very informative.
Research Assistant - Undergraduate Student
The course was very informative and provided a great elaboration on the concepts discussed. I found it important to incorporate the historical aspect of the research field and how it has evolved over time. The case studies allowed for a constructive self-evaluation of the material within each module. The videos were also a productive form of reinforcing the concepts discussed.
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 – Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct
This course introduces the research misconduct process, including the key roles involved and the phases of a misconduct proceeding.
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What CITI Program is Reading – July 22, 2026
“What CITI Program is Reading” is our biweekly blog series which highlights news articles curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare,...
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ICH S7A and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in Safety Pharmacology
The FDA will host a hybrid workshop titled “ICH S7A and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in Safety Pharmacology” on July 28, 2026.
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