The Essentials of Research Administration course explains concepts regarding research administration including the varying structures of sponsored programs, research advancement and development responsibilities, and award process specifics (pre-award, award negotiation and acceptance, and post-award). It also assists individuals working or seeking employment in research administration by exploring professional opportunities, various available resources, professional associations/organizations, advanced learning opportunities, and more. It is intended for research administration professionals (sponsored programs professionals and managers), principal investigators (PIs), project directors, and others who are responsible for research administration. It may also help individuals determine whether a career in research administration is right for them. This course was authored by Sandra M. Nordahl, CRA at Nordahl Worldwide Consulting and peer-reviewed by experts.
Credit & MOC Details
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Credit types
MOC types
FDA REMS
Qualifies for MIPS
Target Specialties
Relevant across 8 specialties.
Pricing
Typically $50 – $60 per course
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Specialties served/covered
- Emergency Medicine
- Evidence-Based Medicine & Research
- Family Medicine
- General Internal Medicine
- General Surgery
- Hematology
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- Neurocritical Care
- Neurology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgery of the Hand & Upper Extremity
- Surgical Critical Care
- Surgical Oncology
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardio-Vascular
- Cross-Specialty
- Emergency & Critical Care
- GI & Liver
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Oncology & Hematology
- Orthopedics
- Pain & Palliative
- Pediatrics
- Primary care
- Surgery
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- Enduring / On-demand
- Credit · Up to 3 credits
- MOC · Up to 3 points
- $50–60
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ReleasedJan 1, 2026
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Last day to claim creditJan 1, 2027 3 months left
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