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  • Preclinical & Laboratory Foundations Learning Path
  • Phase I – First-in-Human Trials Learning Path
  • Phase II & III – Efficacy & Pivotal Trials Learning Path
  • Clinical Trials Foundation PathNew
  • Regulatory Submission & Approval

About

The CRA – Essentials Learning Path is a structured foundational program designed to equip learners with the core knowledge and practical understanding required for a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) role. This learning path covers the regulatory, ethical, operational, and documentation aspects of clinical trials, ensuring alignment with global clinical research standards.

The program provides a strong grounding in Good Clinical Practice (GCP), clinical trial fundamentals, data privacy regulations, and Good Documentation Practices (GDocP)—all critical to ensuring subject safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. In addition, the learning path introduces the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in clinical research, helping learners understand emerging technologies shaping the future of clinical trials.

Designed for both new entrants and professionals transitioning into clinical research, this learning path prepares learners to support site monitoring, trial oversight, regulatory inspections, and compliant trial execution across sponsors, CROs, and investigative sites.

Who Should Enrol?

  • Aspiring Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) looking to build a strong foundation in clinical research.
  • Life sciences and pharmacy graduates seeking to enter the clinical research industry.
  • Clinical Trial Coordinators (CTCs), site staff, and research professionals involved in clinical trial operations.
  • Healthcare, quality assurance, and regulatory professionals transitioning into clinical research, as well as junior CRAs seeking a structured refresher of core concepts.

What you will learn

Understand the fundamentals of clinical research, clinical trial monitoring, and the role of a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) in ensuring study quality and compliance.

Learn the key principles of clinical trial documentation, site management, and regulatory requirements in global clinical research.

Develop knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ethical guidelines, and compliance processes that support successful clinical trial conduct.

Gain the foundational skills and regulatory awareness needed to contribute to monitoring, documentation, and compliance activities across clinical studies.

Courses Included

ICH GCP (E6 R3) Clinical Research Associate Essentials

Introduces the roles, responsibilities, and day-to-day activities of a Clinical Research Associate across the clinical trial lifecycle

duration2 hoursCPD points2 points
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ICH GCP (E6 R3) Refresher Course

Reinforces core Good Clinical Practice principles, ethical standards, and regulatory responsibilities essential for compliant clinical trial conduct

duration3 hoursCPD points3 points
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Fundamentals of Clinical Trials

Covers key concepts of clinical research including trial phases, study design, protocols, stakeholders, and trial execution processes

duration3 hoursCPD points3 points
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HIPAA Compliance in Clinical Trials

Covers the HIPAA Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and other relevant regulations to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

duration4 hoursCPD points4 points
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Good Documentation Practices and Data Integrity

Focuses on accurate, complete, and compliant documentation practices to ensure data integrity and inspection readiness

duration3 hoursCPD points3 points
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AI in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

Introduces the use of artificial intelligence in clinical trials, including data management, monitoring efficiencies, and risk-based approaches

duration6 hoursCPD points6 points
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Our Certified Customers

novartis
NHS
takeda
roche
baxter

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Aspiring Clinical Research Associates (CRAs)
  • Life sciences and pharmacy graduates entering clinical research
  • Clinical Trial Coordinators (CTCs) and Site Staff
  • Professionals transitioning from healthcare, QA, or regulatory roles
  • Junior CRAs seeking a structured refresher of core concepts

Upon completion, learners will have the foundational knowledge and regulatory awareness required to support clinical trial monitoring, documentation, and compliance activities in global clinical research environments.