Reminder: The Department of Contracts & Grants offers a valuable training resource for administrative and support staff at the program, department, or dean’s office level. The Cardinal & Gold Curriculum, available through Trojan Learn, is a certification program designed to ensure a standardized level of expertise for those supporting USC’s research infrastructure.
The Cardinal & Gold Curriculum is designed to:
- Clarify the processes involved in sponsored project administration at the university.
- Assist staff in managing and overseeing research and other sponsored initiatives at USC.
- Provide essential resources to the university community.
The curriculum consists of 12 courses, covering a wide range of topics, from foundational concepts in research administration to USC-specific processes, systems, and policies. All of the courses can be taken at your own pace and on your own schedule.
Earn a Certification!
Participants can earn a Certificate of Expertise in Research Administration and personalize their training by selecting elective courses on advanced and specialized topics. To earn a Certificate in Research Administration, participants must complete six courses: four core courses and two elective courses. Certificates are distributed at the end of each month to USC staff who have completed the program.
How to Sign Up:
- Visit the Trojan Learn portal and log in using your USC ID.
- In the search bar at the top-right of the screen, enter “The Cardinal & Gold Curriculum” and click search.
- The Cardinal & Gold Curriculum will appear in your search results. Click the “Request Training” button next to it.
- The Cardinal & Gold Curriculum will be added to your Trojan Learn queue.
Questions? For any inquiries, please contact Noah Congelliere in the Department of Contracts and Grants.