Clinical Trial Training and Development Opportunities
The CTO supports training and development for staff, students, and investigators working in clinical trials. Well trained staff create quality study data, and better outcomes for trial participants. Below are useful training courses, webinars, and other educational resources.
Visit our Training and Development page regularly for new opportunities and updates.
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) Courses
As a member of the Network of Networks (N2), the CTO offers free access to CITI training resources for staff and student researchers at the U of A. Click on the links below to access your desired course(s). If you are registering for the first time, you will have to set your "Organizational Affiliation" to the University of Alberta (N2). Detailed instructions on affiliation are available here.
The CTO is excited to announce that the updated CITI Canada Good Clinical Practice (GCP) courses — including both the Basic and Refresher versions — are now live French and English! These updates reflect the recent ICH E6(R3) guideline, which Health Canada implemented on April 1, 2026.
Take the courses at your own pace and receive a certificate upon successful completion that you can file in your personnel files.
The Food and Drugs Act and the Food and Drug Regulations govern the sale and importation of drugs for use in human clinical trials in Canada. Specifically, Part C, Division 5 of the Regulations addresses drugs for clinical trials involving human subjects. It is Health Canada's position that the Qualified Investigator must ensure compliance with the Regulations and the International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP E6) Guideline (incorporated in the Regulations) from every person involved in the conduct of the clinical trial at their site. To that end, there should be evidence of satisfactory training of personnel involved in these processes. The successful completion of this CITI-Canada course can be used as evidence of training in Division 5 Regulations. This "Division 5" course covers all research conducted under Division 5 Regulations and it provides practical solutions and methods for complying with the Regulations.
Take the courses at your own pace and receive a certificate upon successful completion that you can file in your personnel files.
The GCP Device Basic course is intended for research personnel involved in investigations of devices. It discusses U.S. FDA regulations and guidance as well as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14155 guidelines*.
The course also provides an overview of investigator obligations in conducting clinical investigations of devices, including managing investigational devices according to GCP requirements, monitoring, conducting audits and inspections, and obtaining informed consent for clinical investigations.
Take the courses at your own pace and receive a certificate upon successful completion that you can file in your personnel files.
Access the CITI Program GCP for Clinical Investigations of Devices Course
*This course does NOT satisfy requirements for ISO 14155 training.
Take the courses at your own pace and receive a certificate upon successful completion that you can file in your personnel files.
Access the CITI Program Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Course
- Transportation of Dangerous Foods TDG/IATA Course
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Course
- Biomedical Research Ethics Course
- Biosafety/Biosecurity Course
- Conflicts of Interest (COI)
Take the courses at your own pace and receive a certificate upon successful completion that you can file in your personnel files.
U of A Faculty of Native Studies
Indigenous Canada is a 12-lesson Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the Faculty of Native Studies that explores the different histories and contemporary perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Canada.
From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores complex experiences Indigenous peoples face today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations.
Indigenous Canada is for students from faculties outside the Faculty of Native Studies with an interest in acquiring a basic familiarity with Indigenous/non-Indigenous relationships.
Grounded in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, this micro-course introduces key anti-racism concepts that are applied to various sectors (education, social services, and the policing and legal system). By using real world case studies and Indigenous led content to provide learners with Indigenous perspectives and experiences, this micro-course points to successful efforts to tackle issues related to structural racism in Canada.
This microcredential series introduces students to the intricate connections between science and technology fields, broader dynamics of colonialism, and increasing demands for Indigenous governance of science and technology. Designed for professionals who work in science and ethics-related fields, these courses provide tangible examples of how non-Indigenous based science has had real-world consequences for Indigenous communities. By highlighting Indigenous accomplishments in the field, these courses outline how to lessen structural barriers for Indigenous science to flourish and how a relational framework is a decolonial way to partner well with Indigenous peoples.
There are three microcredential courses in this series:
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Indigenous Peoples as Subjects/Objects (prerequisite for the series),
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Indigenous Peoples as Collaborators and
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Indigenous Peoples as Scientists.
Access, Community, and Belonging Training
Module 1: Building Foundations
Learn how to create work and learning spaces where diverse students, staff, and faculty can thrive. You will be introduced to one of the foundational frameworks used to ensure access, community, and belonging: the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) framework.Module 2: Exploring Practices
Move beyond simply naming collective injustices and individual harms by challenging us to lean into practices that create belonging, cultivate healing, and generate new possibilities. You will also be introduced to seven values-based practices.Module 3: Developing Skills
Learn how to turn equity-centered theory into everyday practice. You will be introduced to eight key skills, each offering practical tools for navigating complexity, strengthening relationships, and leading with care.
Additional Training and Development Oportunities
IMPaCT is a clinical trial training platform increasing clinical trial capacity in perinatal and child health in Canada. IMPaCT has created a common space for training and mentorship in clinical trials to harness existing strengths with sustainable and accessible infrastructure.
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Health Information Act Training Course.
After registering select Pricing Without Contacts Hours
Note: there is currently not the ability to generate a completion certificate, instead participants are instructed to take a screenshot of the transcripts area that indicates they have taken the course
Sometime in November, ACRP will launch the Refresher course (about 45 minutes in length) to this topic.
This course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to engage effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, in the context of clinical research.
Focusing on developing cultural competencies, this course emphasizes the importance of approaching conversations with humility, curiosity, and respect. Through self-reflection and guided discussions, learners will leave the course with a deeper understanding of cultural competency and practical skills needed to navigate and enrich diverse research environments.
Some of the topics covered in the course are: unconscious bias, culturally inclusive communication and inclusive behaviours. The course is intended for anyone who is engaged in clinical research, in any capacity.
We recognize that diversity encompasses many dimensions, including gender, sexuality, and disabilities. However, the focus of this course is specifically on cultural diversity, aiming to equip clinical research professionals with practical skills for navigating and respecting cultural differences in their work.
Webinars
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are Fundamental Research Skills
- Considerations for effective integration of gender and sex in research and clinical trials
- Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Pediatric Clinical Trials: Current Barriers and a Path Towards Inclusive Clinical Trial Design and Conduct
Resources
Cultural competency skills are essential for conducting ethical, inclusive, and effective clinical research. This self-assessment checklist is designed to help clinical research professionals evaluate their awareness, knowledge, and skills when working with diverse populations. By reflecting on your responses, you can identify strengths and opportunities for growth in advancing culturally responsive and equitable research practices.