Training and Education

In compliance with NSPM-33 guidance, Emory University is required to have a Research Security Program with the following trainings:

  • Conflict of Interest and Commitment
  • Cybersecurity
  • Foreign Travel Security
  • Research Security Training
  • Export Control Training

ORA, RCRA and OIT are working together to ensure that Emory’s policies and procedures meet these requirements.

Accessing Training

Please note: Research Security Training is not assigned and will not show in a user’s My Learning assigned training modules list. You must follow the instructions below to take the training.

For Faculty/Staff:

  1. Log in to PeopleSoft > Self-Service tab
  2. Go to Learning Management
  3. Go to Learning Management – Brainier
  4. From there, you can either:
    • Option 1: Click the link provided below for each training course to open it in Brainier. (You must be signed into Brainier via PeopleSoft Self-Service already)
    • Option 2: Search for the training modules by name in Brainier.

For Students:

Students need to request access to Brainier before they are able to log in. Please allow 24-48 hours to gain access to the Learning Management – Brainier tile. To request access:

  1. Log in to PeopleSoft Self-Service
  2. Go to Learning Management
  3. Go to Request Brainier LMS Access
  4. Click Request Access

Once access has been granted, accessing training is the same as the steps listed above for Faculty and Staff, but you will only have 25 days to complete your training. After the 25 days, you will have to request access to Brainier again. For detailed instructions view this pdf walkthrough.

Research Security

Research Security Training

Research security training requirements for recipients of federal funding awards come from both NSPM-33 and the CHIPS and Science Act. This training module meets the requirements by providing an overview of key elements of a research security program.

Foreign Travel Security

Global Travel Safety & Security Training

This module has been developed by the Global Safety and Security team in the Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives for employees traveling internationally on Emory-sponsored business. This module overviews the Emory resources available to support safe and healthy travel abroad as well as guidance for how to respond in an international emergency.

Export Control

Export Control Compliance in Research and Academic Environments

The purpose of this training is to provide a high-level overview of export control regulations and their relevance to Emory's business.

Cybersecurity

Emory Cybersecurity Awareness Training

This required course is intended for all Emory University faculty and staff. The topics covered in this course provide employees with an overview of the most important aspects of cybersecurity at Emory.

Conflict of Interest and Commitment

Research Conflict of Interest and Commitment Training

This course will discusses the policies that require disclosure of outside professional activities related to your Emory responsibilities. Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment policies strike a necessary balance between outside interests and commitments and University responsibilities.