Instructions for Completing CITI Training

To complete the CITI course, register at https://www.citiprogram.org/default.asp.

1. On the CITI Login and Registration Page, click Register for the CITI Course.
2. On the Select your institution or organization page, scroll down to the category All Others and select University of Georgia, then click the SUBMIT button.
3. On the Select Your Username and Password page, enter the requested information and click the Submit button.
4. On the CITI Registration Page, complete the form as instructed and when finished, click the Submit Information button. (Note: If you are affiliated with UGA, please enter the last ten digits of your university number in the Employee Number space. If you are not, please enter the name of the principal investigator of the study.)
5. At the Select Group page, Step 1 gives you basic instructions; Step 2 asks you to Select the group(s) appropriate to your research activities from the following. (Note: Since several courses are available, be sure to select Human Subjects/IRB which is Item #1, and not Responsible Conduct of Research/RCR which is Item #2.)
   • Group 1 Social & Behavioral Research
   • Group 2 Social & Behavioral Research – Children
   • Group 3 Social & Behavioral Research – International
   • Group 4 Social & Behavioral Research – Children & International
   • Group 5 Social & Behavioral Research – Internet
   • Group 6 Social & Behavioral Research – Prisoners
   • Group 7 Bio-Medical Research
   • Group 8 IRB Members
6. On the Learners Menu, choose Basic Course.  The required and optional modules are listed in the Grade Book.
7. Complete all the required modules and associated quizzes.   A passing score of 80% or better is needed for successful completion of the course.
8. After you have completed the modules for one of the above groups, an electronic notification will be sent to our office and you will get a certificate of completion. Print a copy of this certificate and keep a copy for your records. When you submit an IRB application, you must attach a copy of your course completion certificate.

Important:  Since you may not be able to complete all the required modules in one session, remember your username and password because you will need these to re-enter the course site.

For questions or additional information about the training requirements, contact the Human Subjects Office at IRB@uga.edu or 706.542.3199. For technical problems with the CITI site or course, contact the CITI Office at citisupport@med.miami.edu or 305.243.7970.