Virtual Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Trial Management

The program provides participants with a broad but in-depth overview about how clinical trials are set up and conducted from beginning to end, emphasizing the main aspects of their development.

After concluding the program, participants will be well-versed in six main areas of Clinical Research (Drug Development, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Monitoring, Data Management, Trial Management and Clinical Supplies) and will be able to apply this knowledge when transitioning to a career in the industry.

English speaking Life Sciences graduates, or Information Science, Statistics and Business graduates with relevant work experience.

Career movers interested in working in Clinical Research.

Professionals in the pharmaceutical industry wishing to deepen their knowledge of Clinical Research.

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing or Information Science, Statistics and Business with relevant work experience.

Fluency in English (equivalent to C1 level - no certification required if knowledge proved through studies or work experience).

Current CV and degree certificates should be sent through our website in order to register for the program.

The Virtual Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Trial Management offers a unique combination of learning from worldwide industry experts with a flexible format which allows participants to work while taking the course or conciliate family commitments. It also opens doors to the field of Clinical Research, enabling participants to transition into this area or further advancing their careers in the industry.

As soon as we have received your request, the program manager will contact you and clarify all details and questions about the course start.

After registering, a short telephone call is to take place, to inform the participant about the next steps and answer any questions about the program.

Fully virtual

Self-paced online learning through reading, video presentations and exercises available at our e-learning platform, to be done throughout the module as preparation for the virtual encounters.

Four virtual instructor-led trainings per module, where participants have the chance to interact with the trainers in real time through an online session or watch the recording if unable to join at a given day. Virtual sessions of three hours each take place every other week, twice a week (Thursday and Saturdays, 1PM-4PM Central European Time).

Yes. During the program students are provided with recorded presentations and tasks to complete at our e-learning platform, which can be reviewed and completed according to your personal schedule within the learning weeks assigned. The workload (hours needed for completion) is estimated at 20 hours per module, plus four virtual instructor-led sessions of three hours each in each module. Please refer to the program calendar for further details.

Unfortunately we do not offer any scholarship or sponsorship for this program. Participants living and working in Germany might be entitled to some government support – please check with your local authorities.

The program fee can be paid upfront or in six installments (one per module) to be done via bank transfer. Invoices are issued a couple of weeks before the program start date. An early bird discount for early registrations might be applicable depending on the course.