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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.


Explore Our Featured Courses

DOE SBIR-STTR Funding Series DOE SBIR-STTR Funding Series
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An introductory video-based series to the DOE’s SBIR-STTR funding program and a discussion of key elements of the proposal elements.

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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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Research Security Research Security
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These courses explore key topics related to research security and international engagement.

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Summit: Study Documents Summit: Study Documents
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Provides learners with best practices for creating and maintaining study documents.

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Survey Research Fraud: Managing Your Data Survey Research Fraud: Managing Your Data
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Covers how to identify red flags in your survey data, strategies to develop surveys to minimize fraud, and best practices for data management.

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Controlled Unclassified Information Controlled Unclassified Information
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Understand CUI and the obligations it creates for universities and researchers.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response for HRPPs Emergency Preparedness and Response for HRPPs
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Explores considerations for a human research protection program (HRPP) emergency preparedness plan.

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IRB Protocol Review IRB Protocol Review
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Learn how to review nonexempt human subjects research protocols for regulatory compliance with the Common Rule.

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Controlled Substances in Clinical Research Settings Controlled Substances in Clinical Research Settings
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Provides learners with key information on the management of controlled substances in clinical research settings.

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Clinical Research Associate (CRA) Clinical Research Associate (CRA)
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This role-based course provides the practical know-how to monitor clinical research sites effectively.

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EU AI Act EU AI Act
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Provides an introduction to the EU AI Act, including risk-based approaches, compliance obligations, enforcement, interplays with other European digital policy, and perspectives

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Academic Integrity – Student Academic Integrity – Student
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An introduction for students to the meaning of academic integrity and plagiarism.

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Survey Research Fraud: Understanding Malicious Intent Survey Research Fraud: Understanding Malicious Intent
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Explores common motives behind fraudulent survey research participation, how to address and mitigate the impact of identified fraudulent data, and how to minimize opportunities for malicious intent.

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At Risk Survey Research Design: Remaining Diligent At Risk Survey Research Design: Remaining Diligent
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Explores strategies for remaining diligent about securing online survey research.

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Emerging Technologies and Homeland Security Emerging Technologies and Homeland Security
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Explores the challenges and opportunities emerging technologies present to homeland security, covering topics such as cyber threats, ransomware, drone misuse, IoT vulnerabilities, AI threats, disinformation, and deepfakes.

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The Value of an Enterprise-Wide Compliance Function The Value of an Enterprise-Wide Compliance Function
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This webinar reflects on the creation of a culture of compliance through the lens of how one university created an enterprise-wide compliance role.

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FDA IND Safety Reporting for Clinical Trial Investigations FDA IND Safety Reporting for Clinical Trial Investigations
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Discusses what events must reported, to whom, and according to what timeline.

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FCPA for Healthcare Professionals FCPA for Healthcare Professionals
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Learn about the FCPA and its impact to healthcare operations.

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Optimizing the Corporate Governing Board’s Role in Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Optimizing the Corporate Governing Board’s Role in Healthcare Compliance and Ethics
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This webinar offers practical solutions for optimizing corporate board roles to foster a culture of ethics and compliance.

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Data Monitoring Committees: A Guide for New Leaders and Members Data Monitoring Committees: A Guide for New Leaders and Members
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A role-based course that provides practical know-how to effectively lead or participate on data monitoring committees.

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GDPR for Research and Higher Ed GDPR for Research and Higher Ed
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Overview of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Managing Compassion Fatigue: A Pillar of a Culture of Care Managing Compassion Fatigue: A Pillar of a Culture of Care
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Discusses the four pillars of a culture of care, the impact of compassion fatigue, and individual and institutional strategies to address compassion fatigue.

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Optimizing the Surgical Team’s Ergonomics Optimizing the Surgical Team’s Ergonomics
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The webinar explores work-related musculoskeletal disorders among surgical teams.

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Crisis Management in Study Abroad Crisis Management in Study Abroad
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An introduction to risk management and crisis response within study abroad programs.

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Advanced Research Administration Advanced Research Administration
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An in-depth review of advanced topics important to research administrators.

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Successfully Navigating Stress in Research Institutions Successfully Navigating Stress in Research Institutions
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Stress at research institutions is common, explore ways to navigate and mitigate the effects of stress in these settings.

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International Student Support International Student Support
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This course focuses on promoting the success of international students on university campuses by offering strategies for academic support, cultural integration, and compliance with U.S. federal policies.

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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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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.

In Our Learners' Words

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Hailey G.

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.

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Elisa B.

College Research Professor

The course was clear and direct. It did not provide information that was unnecessary and confusing.

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James B.

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.

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Shamsul Q.

Head of Department of Pathology/Microbiology

Excellent course. I enjoyed it fully and increased my level of knowledge in specific scenarios.

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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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