Protecting People in Research & Evaluation (PPRE):
A Human Subject Certificate
Get certified in human subjects research this afternoon.
Picture this…
You’re an independent consultant and you’ve just landed a grant to conduct a major research project, but before you can dig in, The Powers That Be say you need to be certified in human subjects research.
Maybe you’re a graduate student at a college without an IRB. You’re ready to start collecting data for your thesis, but your advisor reminds you that without certification, you shouldn’t really be talking to anyone.
Or perhaps you’re a social worker, getting ready to evaluate a new intervention, and your organization suddenly requires proof of IRB certification. And you don’t have it.
The clock is ticking, and you need that human subjects research certificate ASAP. That’s where our online course comes in.
Maybe you’re a graduate student at a college without an IRB. You’re ready to start collecting data for your thesis, but your advisor reminds you that without certification, you shouldn’t really be talking to anyone.
Or perhaps you’re a social worker, getting ready to evaluate a new intervention, and your organization suddenly requires proof of IRB certification. And you don’t have it.
The clock is ticking, and you need that human subjects research certificate ASAP. That’s where our online course comes in.
Our Protecting People in Research & Evaluation online training will get you certified quickly and efficiently.
You can complete our 1-hour training over your lunch break and get started on your IRB application today!
This is FAB!
Congrats on doing it differently to get what the clients need from the research (not what Faculty think an IRB process should be)! Looking forward to hearing more from you as you get more experience of doing it differently!
Congrats on doing it differently to get what the clients need from the research (not what Faculty think an IRB process should be)! Looking forward to hearing more from you as you get more experience of doing it differently!
Sue Griffey, DrPH, BSN / SueMentors
This is exciting! Some years ago I co-authored an article in APPAM about acces to IRBs as a government researcher. I experienced challenges I didn’t anticipate based on my educational background. Thank you for serving!
Briana F. / Research Analyst
What a great resource!
Holly Heisler / Senior Research and Evaluation Professional
Our human subjects research certification course is different from others you’ll find out there.
- What you learn is super relevant. We’ve tailored the content to applied researchers and evaluators.
- It’s incredibly accessible – it’s available to individuals and organizational teams.
- At just $50 per person, it’s half the cost of similar training options! Your organizational budget will thank you.
- We offer organizational memberships for $1,299, so anyone in your organization can take this training, any time. You even get a complimentary IRB review and limited number of passes for clients and partners, a $1400 value!
- The course is just one hour long and it features micro videos, lesson modules, and interactive activities. It’s not an overwhelming info dump!
Yes! I want to get certified today!
Buy Now – $50Yes! Our whole organization needs this!
Buy Now – $1,299Why would I choose VIRB over CITI?
CITI’s pricing and enrollment can be confusing and they’re priced higher. When you’re working in the nonprofit, government, education, or community sectors, every dollar – and every minute! – counts.
Plus, their training, even when combined with HHS, leaves many applied researchers, evaluators, and community researchers feeling lost. Do you need an IRB? How does this impact your work? We answer these questions directly, giving you clear, relevant information tailored to your needs.
Plus, their training, even when combined with HHS, leaves many applied researchers, evaluators, and community researchers feeling lost. Do you need an IRB? How does this impact your work? We answer these questions directly, giving you clear, relevant information tailored to your needs.
Why you should get certified now (not three weeks from now)
Here’s the thing: the research world is fast-paced. Delays in certification can mean missed opportunities, stalled projects, and unnecessary stress. We’ve all been there, right?
Imagine being ready to launch your study, only to find out that you can’t move forward because your certification isn’t complete. The certification process isn’t something you want to tackle under pressure – especially when the stakes are high.
Getting certified through our online course means you’re prepared ahead of time, giving you peace of mind and letting you focus on what actually matters: your research and one step closer to getting your IRB approval.
Imagine being ready to launch your study, only to find out that you can’t move forward because your certification isn’t complete. The certification process isn’t something you want to tackle under pressure – especially when the stakes are high.
Getting certified through our online course means you’re prepared ahead of time, giving you peace of mind and letting you focus on what actually matters: your research and one step closer to getting your IRB approval.
You’re not the only one on the team who needs this certification
Do you already have your certification? Great! But if there are multiple people involved in the project, they should all be certified; failing to do so could result in not being able to get IRB approval or a delayed project launch.
Here are all the people who should have their human subjects certification:
Here are all the people who should have their human subjects certification:
- Anyone who will have access to the data that you’ve gathered: a project lead, data managers, grad students who are working on the project, or anyone who’s editing your findings for publication.
- Anyone on your team who will interact with participants – whether that’s interviewing them in-person, talking to them on the phone, or sending them email.
- Anyone who’s listed on the publication.
The best imaginable deal for organizations whose clients, members, or partners need human subjects training
Having your human subjects certification is a prerequisite for getting IRB approval. Let us help you with both! When you have an organizational membership with VIRB ($1,299 per year) you can send us any new team members who need this training.
We will:
Our training webinar will walk you through why IRBs exist, why they matter to you and your work, and when they need to use them. We want to make sure you get your money’s worth from your IRB submission!
If you’re doing an IRB through us (which will cost about $1,250), getting the organizational membership ($1,299) and the free IRB that comes with it is a screaming deal.
Why are we offering such a great deal? We want organizations to have an accessible option for human-subjects training and IRB assistance.
We will:
- manage their certificates
- remind them when it’s time to renew (everyone will have different expiration dates!)
- give access to select partners – like a client that has access to your data
- send reports to their admins when someone new has completed their training/renewal
- provide a quarterly report of those certified
Our training webinar will walk you through why IRBs exist, why they matter to you and your work, and when they need to use them. We want to make sure you get your money’s worth from your IRB submission!
If you’re doing an IRB through us (which will cost about $1,250), getting the organizational membership ($1,299) and the free IRB that comes with it is a screaming deal.
Why are we offering such a great deal? We want organizations to have an accessible option for human-subjects training and IRB assistance.
If you’re running the numbers in your head, let us help:
If you have multiple people on your team who will need this training AND you know you’ll need at least one IRB review every year
If you have a team with a lot of churn
If you hate managing certifications
If you hate staying on top of people
If you know you’ll be sending in at least one IRB submission this year
Then the organizational membership is a good fit for you!
Since visuals are easier to digest…
PPRE Organizational-Level Subscription
$1,299
IRB Submission
$1,250
1 complimentary IRB review
Review proposal and associated protocols
Promote research safety
Ethical guidance and oversight
Prevent research malpractice
Annual, organization-wide IRB webinar
Everyone in your organization can get their human subjects certification
A select number of clients and partners can access human subjects training
Your human subjects certificates are seamlessly integrated into the complimentary IRB submission that’s included with this membership and any future IRB submissions you make through VIRB
Yes! Our whole organization needs this!
Buy Now – $1,299What about IRB acceptance?
“If I complete this course, will the certification be accepted by other Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)?” We hear this a lot and it’s a valid concern.
While all IRBs set their own rules and no certification is guaranteed to be accepted everywhere, we’ve designed our course with this in mind. Our certification is widely recognized, and many IRBs accept it, including our own. Plus, we accept certifications from other accredited programs, which means you have flexibility and you’re covered no matter where your research takes you.
Since no certification is universally accepted by all IRBs, we offer ongoing support, and our team is here to help you navigate any challenges you might encounter with IRB submissions.
Get Individual Access Today – $50While all IRBs set their own rules and no certification is guaranteed to be accepted everywhere, we’ve designed our course with this in mind. Our certification is widely recognized, and many IRBs accept it, including our own. Plus, we accept certifications from other accredited programs, which means you have flexibility and you’re covered no matter where your research takes you.
Since no certification is universally accepted by all IRBs, we offer ongoing support, and our team is here to help you navigate any challenges you might encounter with IRB submissions.
You’ve gotten your certification and now you need a IRB review
Some researchers aren’t 100% sure they need a human subjects certification, especially if they’re just getting started or if their research seems low-risk.
But this certification isn’t just a box to check. It’s a critical step in ensuring that your research is ethical, credible, and respected in the academic and professional communities.
Having credible, respected research makes it easier to get grants, get published, find more funding, and make the sort of impact we know you want to make.
Going through this process not only protects your research participants but also safeguards your work from potential ethical pitfalls. It’s about more than compliance—it’s about conducting research with integrity and building trust with your audience.
But this certification isn’t just a box to check. It’s a critical step in ensuring that your research is ethical, credible, and respected in the academic and professional communities.
Having credible, respected research makes it easier to get grants, get published, find more funding, and make the sort of impact we know you want to make.
Going through this process not only protects your research participants but also safeguards your work from potential ethical pitfalls. It’s about more than compliance—it’s about conducting research with integrity and building trust with your audience.
Don’t wait until it’s too late!
Procrastination is tempting, especially when you’re busy. But the truth is, waiting until the last minute to get certified can lead to unnecessary stress and could even jeopardize your research. Getting your human services certification is a prerequisite to getting IRB approval and just one step of several – get it off your plate now!
Our online course is designed to fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to get certified quickly and efficiently, so you can dig into your project and start making a difference.
Enroll today, get ahead of the curve, and ensure that your research is compliant, ethical, and ready for success!
Get Individual Access Today – $50Our online course is designed to fit into your busy schedule, allowing you to get certified quickly and efficiently, so you can dig into your project and start making a difference.
Enroll today, get ahead of the curve, and ensure that your research is compliant, ethical, and ready for success!