Education & Training Programs

About Research Administration Training

The Office of Education for Research Administration and Finance (OERAF) offers a comprehensive portfolio of training classes and certificate programs supporting Research Administration at Duke University. Training is designed to provide instruction and communicate best practices to the research administration community on sponsored project management. OERAF partners with other research administration central offices and stakeholders to provide targeted training on lifecycle topics within research administration. 

Certificate Programs

OERAF offers certificate programs that provide foundational to advanced training and skills for research administrators. 

RAA Certificate

The Research Administration Academy Certification (RAA) is designed to provide comprehensive training for all research administrators and allows supervisors to tailor training to the current business needs.  The RAA Certification can be obtained by completing all RAA classes and passing the final exam. 

AGM Certificate

The Advanced Grant Management Certification (AGM) is an advanced-level certification designed for experienced employees to develop higher-level skills in critical thinking, decision-making, internal controls, and managerial skills. 

RAI-LS Certificate

The Research Administration Institute (RAI) is designed for senior leadership and addresses personnel and management topics with research administration case studies.

FCC Certificate

The Federal Contracting Certificate (FCC) is an advanced-level certificate designed for staff currently managing federal contracts.

Current Training Opportunities

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Continuing Education

All certifications must be maintained by completing annual Continuing Education requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Please review our list of FAQs for more information on training, OERAF procedures, and certifications.

You can contact OERAF at ResearchFinanceEd@duke.edu with questions questions.