
Animal Worker Web-Based Training
Initial training and occupational health review required for eligibility to participate in Princeton University’s animal research protections program.
Web-Based Animal Worker Training
AALAS Learning Library (ALL) and CITI Training
Single Sign On (SSO) has been set up at AALAS. Click HERE to access the link.
You might need to select "Princeton University" from the dropdown.

(See Links CITI Enrollment Below)
Training for investigators, technicians, veterinarians, managers, IACUC members, and others working with animals in a research or education setting. The courses emphasize the appropriate handling, care, and use of animals and are designed to improve your knowledge in technical areas, to meet training mandates of regulatory agencies, and to help you study for AALAS certification. There are dozens of courses, including those on species-specific procedures and techniques, regulatory compliance, occupational health and safety, anesthesia and analgesia, and bioethics. This resource is offered at no cost to all faculty, students, and staff involved in animal research protections.
AALAS Learning Library Training Requirements
All personnel must take the "Princeton University -- All Personnel" track which contains, "Working with the IACUC".
Based on the work being performed and the species being used, personnel are also required to take the following:
If you work with: | Then take this training: |
Mice |
Princeton University Mouse Users
Introduction to Mice
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Rats |
Princeton University Rat Users
Working with the Laboratory Rat
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Non-human Primates |
Princeton University Non-Human Primate
Introduction to Nonhuman Primates
Working Safely with Nonhuman Primates in Biocontainment
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Large Animal Surgery | Princeton University Large Animal Surgery Large Animal Surgery: Aseptic Technique and Anesthesia Pain Management in Laboratory Animals |
Amphibians |
Princeton University Amphibian Users
Introduction to Amphibians
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Xenopus |
Princeton University Xenopus Users
Introduction to Amphibians
Working with Laboratory Xenopus |
Fish |
Princeton University Fish Users
Introduction to Fish
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Zebrafish |
Princeton University Fish Users |
Birds |
Princeton University Bird Users
ALAT 29: Birds
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Guinea Pigs |
Princeton University Guinea Pig Users
Introduction to Guinea Pigs
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Reptiles |
CITI Training
Working with Reptiles in a Research Setting
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Sugar Glider |
Princeton University Sugar Glider Users |
Rodent Colonies |
Princeton University Rodent Colony Management
Colony Management I: Breeding and Record keeping
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Rodent Surgery |
Princeton University Rodent Surgery
Aseptic Technique for Rodent Survival Surgery
Inhalation Anesthesia Systems for Rodents
Pain Management in Laboratory Animals
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Sugar Gliders | Princeton University Sugar Glider Users Sugar Gliders |
Field Research |
Wildlife Research
Introduction to Wildlife
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IACUC Members |
Princeton University IACUC Members
Essentials for IACUC Members
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Enroll in CITI Training (for work with reptiles)
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NOTE: You must enroll with your Princeton University email address (princeton.edu).
- Go to https://www.citiprogram.org.
- Click "Register Here".
- Under Section 1, "Participating Institution", select Princeton University. Do not make a selection for the other boxes in Section 1. You MUST affiliate with Princeton University to receive course credit. If you do not affiliate with Princeton University and you successfully complete the course work, you will NOT receive credit and you will have to take the course again after affiliating with Princeton.
- Enter the requested information in Sections 2-8. Select "No" in Section 6.
- Press SUBMIT.
- A new screen appears. Enter the required information. Under "Institutional email address", you must enter your Princeton University "princeton.edu" email address in order to receive credit upon successful completion of the course.
- Press SUBMIT.