In an ideal world, human-subjects research training should leave you feeling energized about getting more eyes on your research to gain deeper insights. But if you’re like most researchers in the social and community sectors, training just leaves you scratching your head at best — or pulling your hair out at worst.
Viable Insights is excited to announce the launch of VIRB Learning Center, a training program built from the ground up for researchers and evaluators in social and community-based research.
VIRB Learning Center makes training relevant, affordable and specific to your field of practice. You’ll walk away with a clear, actionable understanding of your IRB requirements and how to apply them to your work.
Curriculum That’s Relevant To Your Work
IRBs typically require some form of certification saying that researchers have completed a human-subjects training. The problem? Many of the existing training options don’t consider the folks that are approaching human-subjects from an evaluation or community-based research perspective.
VIRB Learning Center was built from scratch to address the unique needs and challenges faced by researchers and evaluators in the social and community sectors. Our training is tailored for those fields of study, ensuring every lesson is directly applicable to your projects.
Clear Guidance on IRB Requirements
Another big red flag with existing training options is that they’re extremely clinical and academic. Even if the information they present is relevant to your research, it’s rarely stated plainly. You’re often left wrestling with uncertainty, frustration and unclear takeaways.
When you enroll in a VIRB Learning Center course, you’ll walk away with a clear, comprehensive understanding of your next steps and how to apply your learnings to your research. You’ll learn when and how IRB approval is needed, empowering you to confidently navigate ethical research practices.
Accessible, Affordable Certification
Thorough, professional IRB-oriented training shouldn’t be cost-prohibitive, but that’s the unfortunate world that many research teams, both small and large, live in.
We’re excited to offer VIRB Learning Center courses at an accessible price point to ensure that everyone can benefit from high-quality training, regardless of their budget. Individuals can access courses for a simple flat price, while organizations can access unlimited learning for their entire team and select clients/partners.
Enrollment is easy. Just choose your VIRB Learning Center course, pay the simple price for access, and get clear insights that are relevant to your work.
Get Certified with VIRB Learning Center
VIRB Learning Center is your path to conducting ethical, impactful research and evaluation.
Our first course, Protecting People in Research and Evaluation (PPRE), goes live on September 1, 2024. Participants will earn a human-subjects certificate that satisfies most IRB certification requirements. Be sure to check with your IRB first.
Stop wasting time with courses that don’t add contribute to people-first research practices. Join the waiting list for our PPRE course and move your research forward with VIRB Learning Center.
