The International Guideline Credentialing and Certification (INGUIDE) Program

The International Guideline Credentialing 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 levels: Level 1 - Guideline Group or Panel Member course, Level 2 – Guideline Methodologist course, Level 3 – Master Guideline Developer and Chair course, and Level 4 – Guideline Development Credentialing Instructor course.

A 15% discount on INGUIDE course fees is available for the Guidelines International Network (GIN) members as well as residents of low and lower-middle income countries as defined by The World Bank.

Level 1: Guideline Group or Panel Member Course

The first course in the INGUIDE Program will focus on the role of a guideline development group or panel member.

Pre-requisites: None
Delivery Format: Online, self-led modules
Time Commitment: approximately 3 hours
Certification Requirements: completion of level 1 coursework; pass level 1 online quizzes

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Level 2: Guideline Methodologist Course

The second course in the INGUIDE Program will focus on the role of a guideline methodologist.

Pre-requisites: Level 1: Guideline Group or Panel Member Course
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

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Level 3: Master Guideline Developer and Chair Course

COMING SOON…
The third course in the INGUIDE Program will focus on the role of guideline panel chair.

Pre-requisites: Level 2: Guideline Methodologist Course certification
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

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Level 4: Guideline Development Credentialing Instructor Course

COMING SOON…
The fourth course in the INGUIDE Program will focus on the teaching of INGUIDE course material to others.

Pre-requisites: Level 3: Master Guideline Developer and Chair Course certification
Delivery Format: online
Time Commitment: approximately 6-8 hours
Certification Requirements: completion of level 4 coursework; pass level 4 online quizzes; participate in 2 certified guideline workshops as trainee instructor

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