FAQs - Task Academy

Q: Is this just box-ticking compliance training?

No. TASK Academy courses are NOT your typical “death by Powerpoint” compliance training. While our courses encompass all the ICH GCP and SA GCP principles required to work in clinical research, they offer so much more! They are engaging and interactive, and contextualise lessons within the full life cycle of a mock Phase III trial. You will see the bigger picture, and learn how a trial is developed, set up, conducted, and closed and everything in between.

Q: Are there any prerequisites for the courses?

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.

Q: What do I need to access a course?

Any device that can connect to the internet – Android or iPhone; tablet, laptop, or computer. You will need medium to high-speed internet access, as there are videos and interactions.

Q: How long do I have to complete a course?

While we advise students to complete the course within a few weeks of enrolling, you are able to work at your own pace and take as long as you need.

Q: Do the courses have specific start dates?

TASK Academy’s courses run asynchronously, so you can start anytime.

Q: I am a graduate and have no experience; does this course increase my chances of getting into clinical research?

Our courses are created by people who have worked in the industry for over 15 years. We cannot guarantee that you will get a job after taking our courses. However, what we can promise is that the depth of knowledge you’ve gained will set you apart from other candidates, as you can showcase your understanding of GCP, as well as the clinical trial language, life cycle, and role players.

Q: I have no background in clinical trials. Can I do the courses?

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 – our courses are for you.

Q: Is Online Good Clinical Practice training accepted by SAHPRA and Ethics Committees?

Yes. Our comprehensive online courses are accepted by regulatory authorities in South Africa, and are accredited by HPCSA. They are independently quality assured by IAOCR (UK), accredited by ACCRE, and meet TransCelerate’s criteria for good clinical practice training.

Q: I am looking to develop my career and get into clinical research but don’t know how to go about it. How do I move into the field and how can TASK Academy help me to achieve my goal of ultimately becoming a CRA?

It is quite difficult to enter this industry. To start with, as a minimum, you need a certificate in Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Our Foundations & Beyond course is GCP compliance on steroids, and after completing it, you will receive compliance certificates for both ICH GCP and SA GCP. The course is intense, but immersive, and will take you through the whole life cycle of a clinical trial. The course is internationally accredited, and will be the foundation of your career pathway to become a CRA.

Q: Can I take the GCP refresher course?

If you have had GCP training within the last 3 years, then you are eligible to enrol on our Refresher course. Please note we will need a digital copy of your most recent compliance certificate. If your certificate has expired for 3 months or longer, you are required to retake full GCP training.

Is this just box-ticking compliance training?

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Are there any prerequisites for the courses?

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Are there any prerequisites for the courses?admin-vrd2023-06-13T11:54:22+00:00

What do I need to access a course?

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What do I need to access a course?admin-vrd2023-06-13T11:53:57+00:00

How long do I have to complete a course?

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How long do I have to complete a course?admin-vrd2023-06-13T11:53:33+00:00

Do the courses have specific start dates?

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Do the courses have specific start dates?admin-vrd2023-06-13T11:53:09+00:00

I am a graduate and have no experience; does this course increase my chances of getting into clinical research?

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I am a graduate and have no experience; does this course increase my chances of getting into clinical research?admin-vrd2023-06-13T11:52:47+00:00

I have no background in clinical trials. Can I do the courses?

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I have no background in clinical trials. Can I do the courses?admin-vrd2023-06-13T11:52:24+00:00

Is Online Good Clinical Practice training accepted by SAHPRA and Ethics Committees?

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Is Online Good Clinical Practice training accepted by SAHPRA and Ethics Committees?admin-vrd2023-06-13T11:51:59+00:00

I am looking to develop my career and get into clinical research but don’t know how to go about it. How do I move into the field and how can TASK Academy help me to achieve my goal of ultimately becoming a CRA?

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I am looking to develop my career and get into clinical research but don’t know how to go about it. How do I move into the field and how can TASK Academy help me to achieve my goal of ultimately becoming a CRA?admin-vrd2023-06-13T11:51:37+00:00

Can I take the GCP refresher course?

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