Clinical Research Professionals (CRPs) contribute to the planning, implementation, and management of clinical trials and research studies. They serve in roles such as coordinators, research nurses, pharmacists, investigators, data managers, and regulatory specialists, upholding Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards (SoCRA, 2025). CRPs are essential to the success of clinical research, ensuring protocol adherence, participant safety, and data integrity (ACRP, 2025).
Translational Workforce Development (TWD) supports a skilled clinical research workforce capable of advancing scientific discoveries into health solutions (NCATS, 2025). TWD efforts include role-specific, competency-based education; training programs and mentor networks; career pathway support; and cross-disciplinary collaboration, across the UF-FSU Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), including joint efforts featured on the FSU TWD site. This TWD Education site provides CRPs with educational resources, training modules, and professional development opportunities to enhance their growth, retention, and impact across the healthcare, academic, and research settings.
Professional Development for CRPs
Monthly Newsletter
Check out this month's training opportunities.
Live Trainings & Communication
UF Health & CTSI Live Trainings & Events
Upcoming TWD and Research Professional Trainings
Dashboard of Trainings and Events
Office of Research
Office of Research Education
Research Skills Hub & education programs
UF Prof and WFD
Professional and Workforce Development
Courses, conferences, and support
UF HEalth
Nursing Research and Innovation Dashboard
Nursing conferences & dissemination opportunities
UF Health
Cancer Center Education
Pre-Collegiate, undergrad, grad, and postdoc trainings
New to Clinical Research?
Resource for New Clinical Research Professional
New to Clinical Research at UF?
Here’s a guide to help with trainings, programs, resources, and support to help you start your journey.
Shared Professional Development Trainings
Free, Self-Paced Courses for Clinical and Research Professionals offered by Georgia CTSA
Take advantage of these free online CE courses, focusing on clinical research topics.
On-Demand Trainings
UF Employees can register for these courses through site link or through MyTraining, searching Activity Code.
Citi Trainings
Collaborative Informed IRB Training Initiative (CITI) Trainings
CTSA DIAMOND Portal for Education and Training
Shared resources for clinical research professionals.
PREREQUISITE!
CTSI Informed Consent Training-Online
Demonstrating how to obtain informed consent.
Roles of Clinical Research Coordinators (New Version Coming Soon)
Covering the basics of clinical research.
PI Responsibility Informed Consent
Managing those who will be obtaining informed consent.
Good Clinical Documentation for Research
Learn to evaluate source documentation.
Good Clinical Practice for Social Behavioral Research
Principles of social and behavioral research at UF.
GMS 7093- Optional
Introduction to Clinical/ Translational Research (ICTR)
A highly interactive series presented by leading faculty from the Health Science Center. Canvas Course
UF HEalth
Clinical Skills & Nursing Education
Understand your research protocol better through learning more about labs, clinical skills, & medications.
Mentorship Opportunities
Next Cohort starts July 2025
Clinical Research Coordinator/Nurse Group Mentoring Program
Are you looking to enhance your clinical research knowledge, practice your skills, and boost your confidence? Join our 6-month Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)/Nurse (CRN) Group Mentoring Program, specifically designed for CRCs and CRNs at the University of Florida (UF) and Florida State University (FSU) CTSA Hub campuses and affiliates!
Get Certified
ACRP Offers 6 Certification Opportunities: Certified Professional (ACRP-CP), Clinical Research Assistant (CCRA), Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Principal Investigator (CPI), Medical Device Professional (ACRP-MDP), or Project Manager (ACRP-PM)
SOCRA Offers Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
IACRN Clinical Research Nurse Certification (CRN-BC)
Join the Networks
Virtual Community
Clinical Research Professional Community
This free community is a collaborative platform designed for Clinical Research Professionals. Share resources, communicate, and offer peer support. Consider becoming part of this supportive network.
National Network
Trial Innovation Network
National network for clinical trial resources, Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC) Community of Practice, educational webinars, and events.
Local Chapter
ACRP North Florida Chapter
Join the North Florida Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Offering networking opportunities and connections. Annual membership $25.
Local Chapter
IACRN Southeastern Chapter
Join the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN).
Offering education, networking, and connections.
Local Chapter
NCURA Region III Chapter
NCURA (National Council of University Research Administrators) supports research administrators through professional development, networking, and resources like discussion forums, a career center, and daily updates via the NCURA App.
Stay in the Loop
Join our Listserv
Clinical Research Professional ListServ
Get the latest translational workforce development educations and trainings!
Websites for Clinical Research Professionals
Multi-Regional Clinical Trials
Joint Task Force Core Competencies for Clinical Research Professionals
Framework that defines the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for conducting safe, ethical, and high-quality clinical research.
ACTS Digital Badges
Team Science Fundamentals Badge
ACTS members can earn a digital badge for completing the foundational training in Team Science.
Supports Clinical and TRanslational Science Awards (CTSA)
Association for Clinical and Translational Science
ACTS supports those who are committed to applying scientific methodologies to accelerate advances in human health.
Journal for Submitting Translational Science Manuscripts
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
JCTS, is the official journal of the Association for Clinical and Translational Science and the Clinical Research Forum, is a fully Open Access journal publishing high-quality articles on research.
Other Resources
Core Regulatory and Ethical Guidance:
- FDA Clinical Trials Guidance – Regulatory requirements and investigator training.
- ICH – International Council for Harmonization – Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) E6(R3)
- NIH Protection of Human Subjects – Policies, training, and resources for conducting compliant human subjects research, including the Common Rule.
- Office for Human Research Protections – Federal oversight of human subjects protections.
Trial Registration and Results
- ClinicalTrials.gov – Trial registration, results reporting, and public access to study information.
Website Updated 12/10/2025