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The International Guideline Training and Certification (INGUIDE) Program is the product of a joint partnership between leaders in the field of guideline development, namely the Guidelines International Network (GIN), a global network of guideline producing organizations and guideline participants, and world-renowned experts in guideline research, development and implementation at McMaster University’s Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact.
The INGUIDE Program aims to train and certify individuals and groups from around the world in guideline development methods and related content to ensure the production of high-quality practice guidelines. The Program includes four successive certification courses: Certified Guideline Panel Member, Certified Guideline Methodologist, Certified Lead Guideline Developer and Chair and Certified INGUIDE Training Instructor Course.
A 15% discount on INGUIDE course fees is available for the Guidelines International Network (GIN) members. Furthermore, a 15% discount is available for low and lower-middle income countries and 10% discount is available for upper-middle income countries as defined by The World Bank.
Designed for individuals participating as a member of a guideline development group
Pre-requisites: No prerequisite training required
Delivery Format: Online, self-led modules
Time Commitment: approximately 3 hours
Certification Requirements: completion of level 1 coursework; pass level 1 online quizzes
An INGUIDE in-person course:
Level 2 - Certified Guideline Methodologist: June 23, 34
Level 3 - Certified Lead Guideline Developer and Chair: June 25, 26
Location: Milan - Humanitas University Campus
Dates: June 23 - 26, 2025
Delivery Format: In-Person instructor-led training
Designed for individuals participating in a guideline development group in the role of an expert methodologist.
Pre-requisites: Certified Guideline Panel Member
Delivery Format: Online, self-led modules and live, instructor-led webinars
Time Commitment: approximately 18 hours (6 hours of online self-led modules + 3 x 4-hour live webinars)
Certification Requirements: completion of level 2 coursework; participation in 3-part webinar/workshop sessions; pass level 2 online quizzes; participate in 3 guideline panels as methodologist
Designed for individuals participating in a guideline development group in the role of chair or co-chair.
Pre-requisites: Certified Guideline Methodologist
Delivery Format: online
Time Commitment: approximately 6-8 hours
Certification Requirements: completion of level 3 coursework; pass level 3 online quizzes; participate in 5 guideline panels, of which 3 must be as chair trainee
Certified Lead Guideline Developer and Chair: Designed for individuals responsible for training prospective guideline development group members, methodologists, or chairs.
Pre-requisites: Certified Lead Guideline Developer and Chair
Delivery Format: online
Time Commitment: approximately 12 hours
Certification Requirements: completion of level 4 coursework; participate in 3 certified guideline workshops as trainee instructor