No prerequisite training required

Guideline group or panel member certification

Guideline Methodologist Certification

Master Guideline Developer and Chair Certification

Introductory guideline development methods (covering select domains of the GIN-McMaster checklist)

Specialized guideline training (covering each domain of the GIN-McMaster Checklist)

Training specific to guideline chair responsibilities

Specialized training focusing on the teaching of developed guideline credentialing course material

Online or In-person training

Online or In-person or Blended training (part online & part-in-person)

Online or In-person training

In-person training

Online course ^a,b: Assigned reading + 3 hours online coursework;

OR

In-person course ^b: Assigned reading + 4 hours in-person coursework delivered via a half-day workshop

Online Course: Assigned reading + 4.5 hours self-led online module + 2 x 4.5 hour instructor-led live online webinars

OR

In-person course ^b: Assigned reading + 18 hours in-person coursework delivered via 2-3 day workshop;

OR

Blended course ^a,b: Assigned reading + 4.5 hours online coursework + 9 hours in-person coursework delivered via a 1-day workshop

Online course ^a: Assigned reading + 6-8 hours online coursework;

OR

In-person course: Assigned reading + 6-8 hours in-person coursework delivered via a 1-day workshop

In-person course: Assigned reading + 6-8 hours in-person coursework delivered via a 1-day workshop

Completion of introductory coursework

Cerfication examination

Completion of Methodologist coursework and panel member certification

Certification examination

Participation in 3 guideline panels, 3 as methodologist

Completion of Master Guideline Developer and Chair training and Methodologist certification

Certification examination

Participation in 5 guideline panels, 3 as chair trainee

Completion of specialized teaching coursework and Master Guideline Developer and Chair certification

Certification examination

Participation in 2 certified guidelines workshops as trainee

May participate in the production of PGs as a panel member with no additional specialized responsibilities

May participate in the production of PGs as an expert methodologist, but is not a leading member (i.e., chair or co-chair)

Participate in a clinical practice guideline as a panel chair or co-chair

May offer training to prospective panel members, guideline methodologists or master guideline developers and chairs