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Audit Response & CAPA Mastery Course & Certification
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This course describes the compliance requirements for the reporting of adverse events relating to medical devices. Learners also receive 4 Continual Professional Development (CPD) Points, accredited by The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom. These can be used to count towards the distance learning element of any scheme that comes under the umbrella of The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges or any other scheme for which there is mutual recognition.
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This course was written by Steve Jolley, a recognised expert in International drug and device vigilance. You will stay up to date with any international legislative changes in device vigilance as our training courses are constantly monitored, reviewed and updated (last updated in May 2018). Steve Jolley is a Cambridge University graduate with 25 years’ experience in drug & device safety & vigilance, who specializes in global safety compliance, business process improvement and signal detection. He is the Chairperson of the DIA Clinical Safety and Pharmacovigilance steering committee for North America and has worked with over 80 clients in the US, Europe and Japan. He is a featured speaker with the FDA and MHRA at DIA conferences and webinars on drug safety topics including auditing and signaling.)
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The Audit Response & CAPA Mastery Course is designed to provide practical knowledge of managing audit findings and implementing effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) in clinical research and regulated environments. It focuses on identifying root causes, addressing compliance gaps, and strengthening quality systems.
This course covers audit response planning, root cause analysis, CAPA development, implementation, effectiveness checks, and documentation practices. It also emphasizes Good Clinical Practice (GCP) compliance, inspection readiness, and risk-based quality improvement. Upon completion, learners receive a certification demonstrating competency in audit response and CAPA management.
Who Should Enrol?
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Professionals
- Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
- Clinical Trial Managers and Coordinators
- Clinical Operations and Study Teams
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals
- Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and CRO Employees
- Clinical Data and Compliance Professionals
- Life Science, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medical Graduates
- Professionals involved in audit response and CAPA management
What you will learn
Understand audit findings and regulatory classifications, including FDA, EMA, and MHRA frameworks, and their impact on clinical research sites and compliance programs.
Learn structured root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies, including the 5 Whys and FMEA approaches, to effectively investigate GCP deviations and quality issues.
Develop practical skills in writing, submitting, and managing CAPAs, including corrective actions, preventive actions, and responses to regulatory observations.
Gain expertise in CAPA effectiveness checks, governance, tracking, continuous improvement, and sustaining long-term quality and compliance within clinical trial operations.
Course Syllabus
- The Anatomy of an Audit Finding
- FDA, EMA & MHRA Classification Frameworks
- Critical Findings — What They Mean for Your Site
- Findings & Observations
- The 5-Why Method
- FMEA Basics for Clinical Sites
- Applying RCA to Common GCP Deviations
- RCA in Written CAPA Responses
- CAPA Structure & Requirements
- Writing the Corrective Action
- Writing the Preventive Action
- Rseponding to FDA Observations
- What Is a CAPA Effectiveness Check?
- Designing an Effectiveness Check
- The CAPA Register — Tracking & Governance
- When CAPAs Fail — Re-Investigation
- Linking CAPA to Continuous Improvement
- 📘 Bonus: Audit Response & CAPA Mastery eBook (Free with purchase)
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This course GCP – Audit Response & CAPA Mastery provides a hands-on approach to managing audit findings and developing effective CAPAs. It guides learners on how to respond to auditors, investigate root causes, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive strategies.
In this course, you will learn how to:
- Audit process and common GCP findings
- Effective audit response strategies
- Root cause analysis techniques
- CAPA planning, implementation, and tracking
- Documentation best practices for audits
- Preventing recurring compliance issues
- Inspection readiness and continuous improvement
This course is ideal for individuals who want to begin or advance a career in clinical research, including:
- Aspiring Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
- Clinical trial site staff transitioning into monitoring roles
- Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) seeking career progression
- Professionals working in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CRO environments
- Anyone involved in audits, inspections, or quality management .
- Industry-aligned training with global recognition
- Build confidence in handling audits and inspectors
- Develop strong CAPA and root cause analysis skills
- Practical, scenario-based learning to build real-world confidence
- Certificate issued upon successful completion
