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Research Security Programs (RSP) Canvas Training

This document describes the Research Security Programs (RSP) Canvas Training course

This KB outlines the steps for learners to take to successfully complete the Research Security Programs (RSP) Training and have their score recorded in Canvas. This is a self-guided training that can take (on average) 1-1.5 hour(s) to review and interact with the content.

Please note that this KB only addresses the Canvas training.

The Research Security Programs (RSP) focus on information and guidance for faculty, staff, and any students who may be required to complete a training compliance course for their roles at the University of Wisconsin- Madison.

A Research Security Program is required by the federal government to protect against foreign government interference and exploitation at research institutions receiving federal funds.

  • This online program provides participants with information about relevant laws, policies, regulations and resources; explore the practical application of these policies to national security concerns surrounding research involving types of sensitive data, intellectual property, export-controlled information and other risks. 
  • The Research Security Programs promote public investment in research, prevent the misuse of research data and advanced technology generated at universities by malign actors, and to protect the safety and security of employees and students traveling abroad. 
  • The federal government is focusing on areas critical to protecting the security of U.S. research such as the disclosure of conflicts of interest and commitment, including relationships or affiliations with foreign entities, and research support provided by those entities. 

   

Login to Canvas

From the communications sent from the Research Security Program Coordinators, please follow the instructions to login to Canvas and locate the Research Security Program Training in your Canvas dashboard.

Technical Requirements

To successfully complete the training, it is strongly recommended that you use the following:

  • Devices: laptop or desktop computer
  • Web Browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox

NOTE: If you use anything other than these recommended tools (i.e. a cell phone or other small mobile device and/or a different web browser), you may run into technical difficulties that will prevent you from completing the program or prevent you from having your final score recorded in Canvas.

Completing the Training

It is highly recommended that you complete this course within a single sitting. While the technology should allow you to pick up where you left off, it cannot be guaranteed and there is not a way to manually move you forward within the system to progress to complete the course. 

Part 1: Read all the instructional materials

There is important information about why you are required to take this course; how and where to disclose outside activities; and accessibility considerations for completing this course. 

The Office of Compliance prioritizes providing accessible materials. The module you will be utilizing today to complete the compliance requirement for Research Security Program 2025 Training was created by an outside vendor. The vendor deployed the use of Articulate Storyline 360 and has taken steps to provide Accessibility to meet the needs of various learners. Take a moment to review the Accessibility Features supplied within this training and instructions on use.  

Part 2: Participate in the Training Module

Once you have read all of the instructions and reached the Assignment in Canvas, follow these steps to successfully complete the training:

  1. Select the Research Security Program 2025 Training in a new window button.
  2. Participate in the training content.
    1. If issues of progression occur, scroll down to ensure you have completed the entire portion of that slide. 
    2. Make sure you open each link and button presented in a slide.
  3. Ensure that you have completed each section and the lesson(s) within each section by locating the check mark in the left menu.
    1. If a lock symbol is still present in a section, then open up that section and ensure you have scrolled down and engaged with each portion of the section.
  4. Once each Section and Lesson(s) within the sections are complete, you may close the tab/window.
    1. You MUST do this for your score to be recorded in Canvas, and to be able to move on to the Attestation. 

Part 3: Complete the Attestation in Canvas

  1. Return to Canvas to complete the Research Security Program Training Attestation.
    1. You MUST do this for your score to be recorded in Canvas.
  2. In Canvas, select the Grades link, and verify that your scores show:
    1. A green check mark for the Research Security Training.
    2. 100 points for the Research Security Program Training Attestation.
    3. The Total column should equal 100%.
  3. There is not a certificate included with this training.

Getting Help

Technical Support

If you have any technical difficulties with the program, please contact the DoIT Help Desk. They should be your first point of contact. Examples of reasons for technical support includes:

  • Accessing email
  • Logging into Canvas
  • Verifying internet connectivity
  • Research Security Program training not loading in a new tab
  • Research Security Program training not progressing
  • Canvas not recording your final score

Program Support

Contact Stefani Buster by email at srbuster@wisc.edu. Examples of program support include:

  • Any questions about the training and Research Security Program program in general 

Keywords:
compliance researchers regulation federal funding course class 
Doc ID:
155820
Owned by:
Learn@UW Madison in Learn@UW
Created:
2025-10-17
Updated:
2025-10-23
Sites:
DoIT Help Desk, Learn@UW