EDUCATION / ONLINE LEARNING

Open learning with visible standards.

Begin the Institute’s free evidence-literacy course, use downloadable learning tools, and see exactly what participation does—and does not—provide.

CATALOG STATUS

One course available now

EL-101 is open without an account or fee.

No live webinar or guided cohort is currently scheduled. The available course awards no CE, CEU, CME, academic, or professional credit.

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COURSE EL-101

Foundations of Evidence Literacy

Learn to identify claims, recognize common study designs, assess relevance and limitations, examine transparency, and apply a five-question evidence check.

Audience: Public, patients, caregivers, students, community members, and professionals seeking a general refresher
Format: Self-paced webpage plus downloadable guide and worksheet
Time: 60-75 minutes
Fee: $0
Certificate: Non-credit completion certificate after manual review
CE/CEU: 0; not accredited or approved

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Research information prepared for an online evidence-literacy course

ONLINE RESOURCES

Read, apply, and keep the tools.

Evidence Literacy Field GuideDownload PDF ↓Plain-Language Evidence Review WorksheetDownload PDF ↓Research Partnership Readiness ChecklistDownload PDF ↓

ACCESS & TECHNOLOGY

Use a current browser or download the publications.

No account, payment, microphone, camera, or special software is required for EL-101
The course uses standard webpages, headings, lists, links, and expandable knowledge-check items
Downloadable PDFs may be saved or printed for personal learning and unmodified group discussion
Participants may request accessibility assistance through the Contact Us page
No medical records or payment credentials should be submitted for course participation

CERTIFICATE & CREDIT

Completion is not accreditation or certification.

EL-101 may issue a non-credit completion certificate after manual review of the knowledge check and participant attestation. The certificate confirms course completion only.

No online offering is currently accredited or approved for professional credit. See the CE/CEU policy and certificate policy.

ONLINE LEARNING QUESTIONS

Ask about accessibility or group use.

Organizations may inquire about using the free resources for an unmodified, non-credit group discussion. An inquiry does not create accreditation, endorsement, or a presenter appointment.

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