About this Course

Effective teaching and training are essential to the success of individuals, teams, and organizations. This course provides instruction on the art and science of teaching and training, covering everything from the fundamentals of what teaching and training are to evaluating success and providing remediation. Through this course, you will learn how to improve your teaching and training skills in a variety of settings.

This course was authored by Carole Mottaz, EdD of University of Wisconsin – River Falls. It was peer-reviewed by experts.

Expertise Subject-Matter Knowledge
Transfer Sharing What You Know
Impact Developing the People Who Develop Others

Why Knowledge Transfer Matters

Organizations rely on experienced employees, managers, faculty, and subject-matter experts to onboard, mentor, and develop others. But expertise alone doesn’t guarantee effective knowledge transfer.

Developing the people responsible for teaching and guiding others can help organizations:

  • Strengthen onboarding and employee development
  • Share expertise more effectively across teams
  • Reduce dependence on individual experts
  • Preserve institutional knowledge
  • Promote greater consistency across departments
  • Prepare employees for changing responsibilities
  • Support organizational continuity and risk management

Effective knowledge transfer isn’t simply about providing information. It’s about helping people understand, retain, and apply what they need to know.

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"Organizations do not simply depend on expertise. They depend on their ability to pass that expertise on.” CITI Program

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the Teaching and Training course?

This course is designed for various professionals who have teaching and training responsibilities but no formal background in the area. It would be beneficial to anyone (such as faculty, researchers, staff members, and students) looking to improve their teaching and training skills in a variety of settings.

How long does it take to complete the Teaching and Training course?

This course consists of six modules. Each module contains detailed content and a quiz as well as an introductory video, images, supplemental materials, and case studies (when appropriate).

Modules vary in length, and learners may require different amounts of time to complete them based on their familiarity and knowledge of the topic. However, modules are each designed to take about 20 to 25 minutes to complete, which means the entire course could take around 2 to 3 hours to complete.

Is this course eligible for continuing medical education credits?

Yes. This course is eligible for IACET CEUs at no cost. CITI Program is 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.

What are the standard recommendations for learner groups?

This course is designed for learners to complete all the modules in sequence.