Today's site-based clinical research professionals face a paradox: they receive more training than ever, yet rarely get the ongoing, applied practice needed to perform with confidence. Sponsor-led site initiation visits, compliance training, and institutional orientations stack up—then stop. What follows is a workforce left to learn on the job in high-stakes environments.

This session introduces a practical framework for building continuous learning ecosystems in clinical research programs. Drawing on a real-world initiative currently in development, presenters will share how structured ongoing training—combining case studies, role play, and applied clinical, regulatory, and financial content—can close the gap between initial training and real-world readiness. Attendees will also explore how artificial intelligence-powered simulations, gamification, and just-in-time learning tools can keep teams practicing and growing between formal training events. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies they can begin implementing immediately, regardless of program size or budget.

CEU: 1.0 ACRP

Speakers:

• Katie Moore, Research Operations Manager, Northside Hospital

• Madiha Shakir, Learning Strategist and Designer, Ullu Learning Design, LLC