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Team Science is an introductory course focused on foundational team science principles.

Through a series of brief, self-paced video modules designed to be completed in 30 minutes or less, learners explore the skills, mindsets, and practices that support high-functioning teams. Topics include team development and lifecycle stages, team science competencies, communication and leadership styles, change management, and strategies for promoting team wellness.

By the end of the course, learners are equipped to cultivate productive, sustainable teams that support both individual contribution and team success.

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Course Outline

This course focuses on the following modules:

  • Introduction to Team Science
  • Team Science Competencies
  • Team Function and Dysfunction
  • Understanding Communication Styles in Teams
  • Forming the Team and Team Charters
  • Managing Stressful Communications in Teams
  • Leadership in Teams
  • Purposeful Networking
  • Lifecycle of Teams
  • Wellness in Teams
  • The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Teams
  • Active Listening in Teams
  • Change Management
  • Translational Science

Learner Outcomes

Learners who complete this course can expect the following outcomes:

  1. Identify important team science principles.
  2. Recognize team structures and dynamics.
  3. List ways to support and maintain high-functioning teams.
  4. Provide examples of effective communication behaviors in teams.

Who Should Register?

This course is designed for individuals working in or preparing to work in collaborative, team-based environments who seek to better understand team science—the interdisciplinary approach to research and innovation that leverages diverse expertise to address complex problems.

 

What You'll Earn

After completing all course requirements, learners earn the Team Science 101 micro-credential.

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Learn more about UC Skills credentials on our credentials page. 

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Section Title
Team Science 101
Type
Online Self-Paced (Non-Facilitated)
Duration
Apr 20, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027
Delivery Format
Online Self-Paced (Non-Facilitated)  
Cost
Course Fee $0.00 Click here to get more information
Instructors
Required Software
Required Technology: This course uses Canvas, the University of Cincinnati's learning management system, which requires DUO two-factor authentication. *Canvas Access: If you already have UC credentials, you can access your course on Canvas once the instructor publishes it. *New to UC? You will receive an email with your UC credentials within 7 business days of registration. Please check your registration receipt for additional information. *Two-Factor Authentication (DUO): UC requires DUO two-factor authentication to access the UC network, Canvas, and other tools on personal devices. More detailed instructions for setting up DUO and using Canvas will be available in your learner portal after registration.

Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training (CCTST)

The CCTST mission is to accelerate the development, dissemination, and implementation of innovative biomedical research discoveries that drive improvements in health and health care delivery. 

Our vision is for the CCTST to serve as a driving force for improved health and health care delivery in Greater Cincinnati. The CCTST inspires and empowers thought-leaders to discover, implement, and disseminate innovative clinical and translational research while cultivating a vibrant and interdisciplinary translational workforce. For more information, visit: www.cctst.org

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