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Accredited Online Clinical Research Certification
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Clinical Research Certification Courses
Triple Accredited Clinical Research Certification Courses for 2024-2025
Transcelerate BioPharma
Recognizes CCRPS to be an accredited GCP trainer.
MSA-CSS
CCRPS is a candidate undergoing a 1 year intensive study for approval to be a federally recognized career and technical institution.
ACCRE
ACCRE accredits the professional program in Clinical Research leading to the Clinical Research Certification.
Institute for Credentialing Excellence
CCRPS maintains ICE organizational membership.
Upgrade your career or switch to a new path with our online clinical research training.
Joint Accreditation
CCRPS courses accredited by ACME, ICPE, and ANCC for doctors, pharmacists, and nurses for 17.5CME.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine
CCRPS is audited by PIM for CME credit approval.
Clinical Research Certification
About CCRPS
Our online program for clinical research certification is trusted by thousands of students with our graduates finding careers at over 1,600 companies after taking our course per our 2024 survey. Ideal for career changers or those wanting to advance in roles like clinical research associate, coordinator, assistant, project manager, drug safety officer, principal investigator, or medical monitor.
Clinical research training courses by CCRPS are accredited by major organizations (ACCRE, Transcelerate Biopharma, AMA, ACPE, ANCC, ICPE for CME through JA) and recognized by small to large-size clinical research organizations.
Developed by senior clinical research training professionals to help students of all levels.
Clinical Research Training
Training for a New Generation of Researchers
CCRPS provides the most advanced online industry-recognized clinical research training that will improve your job prospects and trial outcomes. We offer ICH GCP training, CRA certification, CRC certification, research assistant training, pharmacovigilance certification, PI training, medical monitor, and clinical research project manager training. We serve clinical professionals including nurses, physicians, pharmacists, PhDs, premeds, and science-field graduates who want to transition or accelerate their careers with CCRPS.
Do you want more information on our selection of clinical research training certification online programs? Read below.
Clinical Research Courses
ICH GCP
Advanced ICH GCP Certification (AGCPC)
The ICH-GCP certification is out for 2024 and offers hours worth of in depth clinical research certification training on all aspects about Good Clinical Practice as defined by the International Conference on Harmonization. The most advanced modules provide a complete overview no matter what your background with pharmaceutical research might be; this includes ethical practices that prioritize safety along side transparent decision making processes where there are none!
Requirements for ICH GCP Certification
The only diplomas needed to enroll in this program are high school or equivalent level education (such as GED). However, if you have more training than that and would like a head start on understanding the material being taught at our college then it is recommended that prior learning be taken into consideration when scheduling classes.
Is ICH GCP Certification right for you?
The ICH-GCP clinical research certification training is a great way for anyone who needs an introduction or refresh on ICH GCP guidelines in order to be an great CCRP. Candidates appearing before interviewers may find themselves unprepared when it comes down solely and exclusively them, but this course will give you all the basics that are needed!
Download the ICH GCP guidelines.
Why choose our ICH GCP training?
ICH-GCP clinical research certification training online confers multiple benefits not matched by any other GCP certification currently available, including being E6 (R2) compliant, having instant enrollment and flexible scheduling, being industry recognized, accredited by research authorities, and affordable with flexible payment options.
Institutions such as CROs that require employees to complete GCP certification can opt for a one-time annual fee payment which allows flexible scheduling for an unlimited number of trainees.
Research Assistant - Clinical Research Assistant
Advanced Clinical Trial Assistant Certification (ACTAC)
The research assistant certification provides you with the kick-start that will help gain better visibility for your application. The course is designed give thorough understanding of criteria needed in order conduct them effectively, what makes one organization more desirable than another when it comes time apply. The modules cover all aspects from planning through documentation, reporting & publication as well as safety practices necessary during participant recruitment/screening procedures
Requirements for Research Assistant Certification
The research assistant training is open to anyone, even without a high school diploma or equivalent.
High school students intending to work after graduation or interested in healthcare research may benefit from completing the clinical research assistant certification.
Premed students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and majoring in one of the life sciences may also benefit from clinical research assistant training.
Why choose our clinical research assistant certification?
The research assistant certification is the leading choice for research assistant jobs because it is fully compliant with ICH-GCP and FDA CFR, covers all key concepts extensively, has flexible scheduling, is widely recognized and accepted, and is affordable.
Is research assistant training right for you?
The research assistant program provides a strong understanding of advanced Good Clinical Practice to have a successful career with room for growth. This program offers hands-on experience in subject-facing dimensions of clinical research trials, including training in: the proper protocol for obtaining informed consent, eliciting subject cooperation during trials, obtaining necessary background information for trial documentation.
Trainees learn about subject safety monitoring, which includes exposure to: Adverse Event (AE) identification, documentation and reporting, and trial protocol adherence.
The research assistant course materials contain real-life examples and case studies to help trainees develop insight into and build strategies for: increasing subject enrollment in new and ongoing studies, improving retention rates among subjects enrolled in an ongoing study.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Advanced Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (ACRCC)
This advanced clinical research coordinator training program is designed to provide in-depth coverage of all aspects, from basic pharmacovigilance and regulatory audits right up through planning for scientific integrity. The course teaches students everything they need know about how best handle each situation that may arise during their career as a Clinical Research Coordinator - no matter what field area interests them most!
Requirements for CRC Certification
The clinical research coordinator (CRC) is a senior member of the clinical research team with responsibilities in overseeing the smooth conduct of clinical research. Candidates must possess a minimum of an associates degree.
Is clinical research coordinator training right for you?
The objectives of candidates enrolling in the clinical research coordinator course are typically related to advancing their clinical research careers. Research professionals enroll in the program to build the relevant knowledge base and administrative skills needed to strengthen their applications for CRC positions. Use the clinical research coordinator course refresh or upgrade their skill-set and obtain clinical research certification in coordination.
Why choose our CRC Certification?
Our clinical research coordinator training has emerged as the clear industry preference when it comes to certifying candidates for on-site roles in clinical research, due to its updated compliance information, broad and deep content coverage, flexible scheduling, and industry-wide reputation for quality.
Our clinical research coordinator certification is accredited by the ACCRE, ACCME, ACPE and ANCC - the most widely recognized and accepted CRC programs across the industry - making it a sound investment for those looking to pursue a career in clinical research.
The course tuition is affordable and can be paid up-front or in easy monthly installments
Clinical Research Associate
Advanced Clinical Research Associate Certification (ACRAC)
The Clinical Research Associate Program is the perfect opportunity for you to have a career in research! This advanced program has over 200 hours of specialized clinical research training, which will teach students everything they need. You'll learn how to write reports and site visits with ease using our curriculum that covers all topics related directly or indirectly toward clinical trials work--and even teaches additional techniques for efficiency and workflow.
Requirement for CRA Certification
In order to enroll for the clinical research associate certification, one must have a bachelor’s degree in life science or a health-care science, or a graduate degree in medicine.
Is CRA training right for you?
Graduates with a bachelor's degree in science who are interested in exploring clinical research can benefit from taking this course. Aspirants to CRA jobs looking to boost their hire visibility can also benefit from taking the course. Health-care professionals (RNs, NPs, PAs and others) aiming to either transition to or advance a career in clinical research.
CRAs with less than 5 years of work experience wishing to fast-track. Also, CRAs, Senior CRAs and other clinical research personnel needing a refresher course.
Why choose our CRA Certification?
The clinical research associate course confers a number of advantages on the individual, whether they are entering the field of clinical research or working to advance their career.
CRAs certified through clinical research associate training have up-to-date knowledge of both ICH and FDA regulatory requirements for human subject safety in clinical research.
The program is flexible, allowing trainees to fit the training into a busy schedule. There is an emphasis on hands-on clinical research training using real-life clinical research examples and data sets.
Completing the clinical research associate course is recognized across the US as equivalent to 17.5 CME credits.
Qualifying candidates receive not only a widely accepted and recognized clinical research associate certificate.
Pharmacovigilance
Advanced Pharmacovigilance and Argus Safety Certification (APVASC)
The pharmacovigilance course is an advanced program that will prepare you for a career in PV, with the most comprehensive syllabus covering all aspects from pre-clinical phase to post market surveillance (Phase IV clinical trials).
Requirements for Pharmacovigilance Clinical Research Certification
The goal of pharmacovigilance is to ensure the safety of all drugs and medical devices. QPPVs are responsible for achieving this goal through and beyond clinical trials. To be a QPPV, one must have considerable medical knowledge, statistical skill, and analytical ability. Candidates for the pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs certification must possess a minimum of:
A bachelor’s degree in life science OR a health-care science
Is clinical research drug safety certification right for you?
The pharmacovigilance certification is beneficial for those in the clinical research field who wish to upgrade their qualifications and expertise. CTAs/CRAs, SCRAs/CRCs, medical and nursing professionals, and QPPVs can all benefit from enrolling in the program.
Enrolling in the pharmacovigilance training gives aspirants an edge when applying for positions that require advanced knowledge of PV compliance, data analytics, software management skills, medical-legal awareness, etc.
Why choose our pharmacovigilance and drug safety training?
Our drug safety and regulatory affairs course is one of the leading pharmacovigilance clinical research certification programs by recruiters across the industry. The pharmacovigilance clinical research certification is compliant with FDA CFR and WHO-ISoP, providing trainees with up-to-date coaching on all relevant regulatory codes and standards. The focus areas of the pharmacovigilance course comprehensively cover all domains of knowledge and skill required for an effective QPPV. The pharmacovigilance course trains candidates in creating, managing and retrieving case report forms using Argus Safety software. CCRPS regulatory affairs clinical research certification offers on-demand, flexible scheduling to allow enrolled students to complete the program at their own pace. The pharmacovigilance and drug safety course tuition is payable either up front or in two easy monthly installments.Explore comprehensive clinical data management training and placement opportunities in the USA. Develop your skills and secure promising positions in this dynamic field. Unlock your potential for success today.
Clinical Research Project Manager
Advanced Clinical Research Associate Certification (ACRAC)
How to Become A Trial Project Manager
Requirements for clinical trial project manager training
Clinical research project managers must have a bachelor's degree in a scientific field. We require prior clinical trial experience in managerial roles or prior project manager experience though graduates seeking to grow in their current career can take the course. They must be able to manage and coordinate all aspects of clinical trials. They must be able to keep up with ever-changing regulations governing clinical trials
Why choose our medical monitor training?
Our clinical trial project manager training is the most comprehensive and up-to-date clinical research certificate program online. You will learn how to manage clinical trials from start to finish, including budgeting, scheduling, and communication.
Upon completion of the program, you will be a certified clinical trial project manager. Our tuition rates are very affordable compared to other programs in this field.
Is project manager clinical research certification right for you?
If you're a project manager or coordinator who is looking to enhance your skills and salary, then clinical research project manager training may be right for you. Earning clinical research project manager certification can help you stand out from other project managers and improve your career prospects.
You must also pass an exam that covers topics such as risk management, stakeholder relationships and data management.
If you meet these qualifications, then becoming certified can help you demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in the field of clinical research project management. Not only will this make you a more valuable asset to your current employer, but it can also open up doors to new opportunities down the road.
Physician Medical Monitor
Advanced Physician Medical Monitor Certification (APMMC)
Certified clinical research professionals work in a booming industry and there’s no doubt that project managers are in high demand. If you want to make the jump into clinical trial project management, or if you’re already a project manager but want to specialize in pharmaceuticals, our course is exactly what you need.
Requirements for medical monitor training
Medical monitors are senior members of the clinical research team who oversee the ethical, safe, and transparent conduct of clinical research.
To qualify as a medical monitor, trainees must have a degree in medicine (MD), a non-US degree in medicine (IMG/FMG), or a master’s degree in pharmacy (PharmD).
Physicians with one or more years of exposure to medical research may also qualify as medical monitors.
Why choose our medical monitor training?
The medical monitor certification is a program that covers the full range of knowledge domains essential for an medical monitor role, from the philosophy behind GCP to present-day regulatory requirements for clinical research. The course curriculum reflects the most updated regulatory policies related to FDA’s CFR Title 21, as well as E6 (R2) ICH-GCP guidelines. Trainees have the option of on-demand scheduling to fit with their busy schedules.
Is Medical monitor certification right for you?
The medical monitor training offers a comprehensive overview of the principles of Good Clinical Practice, as well as compliance requirements for ethical and safe medical research.
This is the only program that provides in-depth training on all aspects of clinical research design and execution.
The medical monitor course also covers pharmacovigilance concepts crucial to a medical monitor’s role such as AE/SAE identification and tracking; probabilistic assessment of AEs/SAEs as ADRs; risk management in clinical trials.
Trainees gain working knowledge of financial regulatory compliance: disclosure documentation & updating; FDA audit protocols & strategies.
An added advantage is its focus on digitized elements such remote data monitoring tools (software & video), EDC capture & quality control
Principal Investigator
Advanced Principal Investigator Physician Certification (APIPC)
The principal investigator certification program is a great way for physicians involved in clinical research who want to transition into more senior roles, enhance their eligibility when applying or overseeing trials process. It provides PIs with the ideal means of upgrading career skills while also helping them become better fundraisers and managers!
Requirements for Principal Investigator Certification
To be a certified PI, you must be a practicing physician. You may also either be the PI or Co-PI of an ongoing clinical research study, or have been the Ex-PI or former Co-PI of a completed study.
Is Principal Investigator training right for you?
The principal investigator certification provides a thorough, yet quick refresher of the regulatory and compliance requirements for ethical, safe and transparent medical research. This is an in-depth review of all aspects of leading clinical research design and execution as a principal investigator, including: advanced trial design, randomization, blinding and unblinding; clinical site assessment, preparation active site monitoring and close-out; clinical trial protocol development and implementation, including trial monitoring tools and documentation; Investigational Product (IP) accountability storage and dispensing; Adverse Events (AEs), Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR), Important Medical Event (IME) – identification tracking reporting; probabilistic assessment of AEs SAEs as ADRs – medical assessment statistical data analytics risk safety assessments in clinical trials.
Why choose our PI training course?
The principal investigator certification is the best choice for both physicians who want to get certified as a PI, and for industry experts who are looking for someone to fill a PI position. This is because the certification is very flexible and covers a lot of ground.
Additionally, those who become certified principal investigators will be up-to-date on the most recent regulatory policies related to FDA CFR Title 21 and the E6 (R2) ICH-GCP guidelines. This means that they will be qualified to manage compliance requirements in a clinical study.
The course curriculum includes all of the knowledge domains essential for clinical research principal investigator training, but busy professionals can review only the modules most relevant to them and their needs. This way, they can still update their knowledge and skills without having to spend a lot of time on it.
Clinical Research Staff Training
CCRPS works with pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and contract research organizations to efficiently train and certify their clinical research associates, coordinators, and assistants to meet ICH GCP and CFR compliance for their staff. We can provide outsourced clinical research staff training set up within 1-2 business days. We work with organization budgets and staff training size to provide comprehensive and transformational education for onboarding and updating staff compliance with ICH GCP and job training requirements. We have worked directly with organizations and groups ranging from 2 employees to 179 employees.
The Platform for Clinical Research Education
CCRPS Reviews - 2024 Graduate Case studies
From IMG to Clinical Research Coordinator at Columbia University: "This course not only met but exceeded my expectations with its thorough curriculum and insightful modules." -Lisa-Pierre (view full case study)
From IMG to Clinical Research Coordinator "The hands-on activities integrated throughout the course really helped solidify my understanding of complex concepts." -Umber Mahmood (case study summary)
From Physical Therapist to Clinical Researcher: "The in-depth content and expert instructors provided me with invaluable insights into the field." - Celia Moon (case study summary)
From International CRC to U.S. Lead CRC and CRA: "The flexible online format allowed me to balance my studies with my professional commitments seamlessly." - Aishwarya Sukumar (view full case study)
Enjoyed Clinical Research Training through Examples "The real-world examples used throughout the course were incredibly useful for applying theory to practice." -Marta Marszalek (view full case study)
Promoted to Senior Startup Specialist in Clinical Trials: "I appreciate how the course was structured—very interactive and engaging from start to finish." -Justin Scott Brathwaite (transcript summary)
From Clinical Research Receptionist to Certified Study Coordinator with CCRPS: "I highly recommend this course for its comprehensive approach and practical applications." - Katie Decker (view full case study)
Learning to Lead Safety Associate: "The course materials were clear, well-organized, and directly applicable to my work." - Renata Noronha (view full case study)
From IMG to securing roles as a CRC, CRA, and now a project manager: "Joining this course was a pivotal step in my career advancement." - Dr. Vrushali Borawak (view full case study)
From Physician to Confident Drug Safety Specialist: "The course provided a robust foundation in the field, which was critical for my professional development." -Rabiea Bilal (view full case study)
From plant biologist to clinical recruitment administrative coordinator: "This program is a gateway to extensive knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment." -Olajumoke Owati (view full case study)
ICH GCP Expert: "Thanks to this course, I feel more competent and confident in my role." - Stephanie (case study summary)
From International PV Roles To North American Market Success: "The detailed modules prepared me excellently for real-world applications." - John Vinil (view full case study)
From Educational Research to Clinical Trials Project Management: "I was able to immediately apply what I learned in the course to my job." - Rose Hyson (view full case study)
From Coordinator to Clinical Research Grant Manager: "it really did a great job of the full scope of clinical research from start to finish." -Hannah Fischer
ICH GCP made her more confident in research: "this course just overall did a really good job going in depth, which I feel like wasn't just, it wasn't just covered just for the sake of covering content" - Aastha Shah (view full transcript)
From Clinical Research Intern to Regulatory Affairs Associate at UPenn: "I would say since then. I've completed this course. It's helped me get my job in regulatory affairs at a clinical research site." - Scott Boyle
From Masters in Health Safety to Clinical Researcher: " I will say quality of delivery, quality of the materials. - Ossai Opene (view full case study)