About Stackables

Stackables are engaging, bite-sized, yet substantive modules
ideal for anyone looking to build new skills or enhance existing ones.

Stackables Stats

In a pilot study, Stackables increased participant confidence in every area. Among participants:

said Stackables contributed to their learning
said Stackables enhanced their skills
said Stackables enhanced their understanding
of the topic

Developed by the Institute for Clinical Research Education (ICRE)

The ICRE at the University of Pittsburgh is a national leader in clinical research education. Since 2006, the ICRE has sought to improve health outcomes, practice, and policy by creating an environment dedicated to educating the next generation of clinical and translational researchers and medical educators. Developed with support from Pitt’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Stackables extend the ICRE’s training opportunities to you.

Designed by Experts to Meet Your Training Needs

What if you could learn about clinical research from experts shaping the field? With Stackables, you can. The experts who help develop Stackables have distilled years of experience into one-hour modules, offering practical steps and hard-earned wisdom. Whether you are a trainee writing Stackables into a training grant, a mentor seeking training resources for a mentee, or a department chair eager to make research training accessible to busy faculty, Stackables’ just-in-time, interactive research training is just a few clicks away.

Organizations That Trust Stackables

Created by People Who Take Online Learning Seriously

The Stackables model was developed by Dr. Marie Norman, co-author of How Learning Works: Eight Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching and an expert in online and technology-enhanced learning. The Stackables team, which has extensive experience in instructional design, video production, graphic design, and writing, collaborates with nationally-recognized experts in clinical research to design courses just for you.

Interested in Developing a Module or Stack?

Do you have expertise in a topic area and want to help us develop a Stack? We are always looking for collaborators! Please contact us.