Yes, indeed. As we start to work in the clinical research field we usually get once off beginner GCP training and maybe refresh the same information every 3 years. Some CRO and sites train on the job, but it is not standardised. You hardly get the opportunity to understand trials from other role players’ perspective. And you stay in your silo. We have had very good feedback from people who have worked in the industry for over 10 years. Some elements may still be new – depending on your exposure to the full life cycle, all stages, phases, and role players.

Yes. There is a separate section on ICH GCP and SA GCP (for South Africa students) to describe which elements should be considered when doing trials in SA.

It is quite difficult to enter this industry. To start with, as a minimum, you need a certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Our course is GCP on steroids! You will receive 2 certificates. It is an intense but immersive course that will take you through the whole life cycle of a clinical trial. The course is internationally accredited. You will also receive your ICH GCP certificate. This course will be the foundation of your career pathway to become a CRA.

Yes.  The course covers all the principles of ICH GCP and how to implement them in practice.

Yes. Our comprehensive online course is accepted by regulatory authorities in South Africa, contains all SA GCP elements as a separate module and is accredited by HPCSA. It is based on global standards (ICH GCP). It was independently quality assured by IAOCR (UK), accredited by ACCRE, and meets the minimum criteria for good clinical practice training by TransCelerate.

Yes you can. ANYONE interested to start a career in clinical research, no matter what role you aspire to – sponsor, CRA, CTA, nurse, manager, coordinator, pharmacist, investigator, data capturer, data manager, regulatory authority, ethics board member, quality assurer, lab staff – this course is for you.

We cannot guarantee that you will get a job after this course, but what we can promise is the high quality of the content and the depth of knowledge of 20–40 hours of learning. This course was created by people who have worked in the industry for over 15 years. It teaches beyond the standard of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – if you take this course seriously, and not just do it to get the certificate. Use the opportunity wisely to study and LEARN so that you can showcase your understanding of the clinical trial language, life cycle and role players in your interview and cover letter. It will better your chances as it will show that less training needs to be done “on the job”.

You can start anytime and stop /pause as needed and continue where you left off at your own pace.

Any device – Android or iPhone; tablet, laptop, or computer. Medium to high-speed internet access as there are a lot of video content and animation. At least 2 hours a day of focused learning to absorb all the content. It can take you up to 2 weeks to finish the course. We recommend breaking it down in sections for best retention.

You must be able to read and understand standard business English. You do not have to have any experience in clinical research. You do not have to have a Good Clinical Practice certificate.

No. This is NOT your typical “death by power point” ICH GCP knowledge-based course. Yes, this course encompasses all the ICH GCP principles required to work in clinical research and you will receive an ICH GCP certificate as a second certificate. This course offers so much more! It will tell you the story of the full life cycle of a trial as it is based on a mock Phase III trial. You will see the bigger picture. You will learn about how a trial is developed, set up, conducted, and closed and everything in between.