CRS Training & Certification Programs

(Available to both Members & Non-Members)

The CRC Training & Certification Program which leads to the award of CRS Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CRS-CCRC) helps new or seasoned CRCs to demonstrate their professional excellence through a validated certification process. This goes a long way to be a great value addition to their background, education, work experience and demonstrates adequate training in clinical research. CRC Certification also provides for personal satisfaction and increased recognition by peers, supervisors and the industry at large.

The CRC Training & Certification program is a 40 hour structured program that delivers core trainings in the area of clinical study conduct at the investigator site. Care has been taken to impart trainings from a clinical investigator site perspective…Know more

Certified Clinical Project Manager (CCPM):     

(Available to both Members & Non-Members)

Whether you are working as a Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Study Manager, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Clinical Logistic Manager or Project Lead, this certification will provide an assessment and certify the intensive experience and expertise you have acheived during your clinical research career.

Clinical Study Managers who are familiar with project management will attain higher skills and enhance their knowledge and understanding of how sponsor and CRO companies should efficiently and ethically drive clinical trials. Getting certified will be a major driver towards a more responsible and higher position in clinical research and allied industries. To be eligible for this certification program, applicants have to demonstrate a combination of educational background and evidence of work experience in clinical research…Know more

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification:     

(Available to both Members & Non-Members)

The principles of GCP state, “Each individual involved in conducting a trial should be qualified by education, training and experience to perform his or her respective task(s)”. 2.8, E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice.

The CRS GCP Certification program offers one of the most robust and comprehensive GCP training and certification available. The GCP Training program is offered through a state-of-the-art learning management system that is programmed to create a pedagogical approach to the delivery of the training. The curriculum and the content of the GCP training has been developed by trained and experienced professionals from the clinical research industry with an extensive input from academia, and other relevant domains…Know more

Emerging Clinical Research Professional (ECRP):      

(Available to CRS Student & Associate Members only)

This training and certification is available as a member benefit to all Student and Associate Members of Clinical Research Society. The main aim of this training and certification program is to provide the individual with a robust understanding of the clinical research industry, historical perspective of drug development, basic concepts and methodologies in research, ethics in human research, and many other relevant topics. This program was envisioned based upon the great need for such a program for students and new entrants who would like to pursue clinical research as a long-term career for themselves. ECRP certification has been designed to equip students, or individuals who don’t have clinical research experience, with relevant knowledge in clinical research which makes them highly attractive to potential employers…Know more