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Clinical Trial Monitoring (CTM)

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Step into the Role of a Confident Clinical Trial Monitor

The Advanced Certificate Program in Clinical Trial Monitoring is a focused, competency-driven training designed to develop specialized expertise in the oversight and monitoring of clinical trials. The program equips participants with the practical knowledge, regulatory understanding, and hands-on skills required to perform the role of a Clinical Research Associate (CRA) or clinical trial monitor with confidence and accuracy.

Structured as a six-month, distance-learning program, the course offers the flexibility of a self-paced format, enabling participants to complete the training within a typical 3-6 month timeframe. Learners are provided with a comprehensive self-learning module, an assignment workbook, and hands-on training materials designed to closely reflect real-world clinical trial monitoring responsibilities.

Training is delivered through realistic case studies and a robust dummy clinical trial monitoring kit, comprising a protocol synopsis, Case Report Forms (CRFs), source documents, and an Investigator Site File (ISF). This immersive, practice-oriented approach ensures participants gain practical exposure and operational confidence aligned with routine monitoring activities in clinical research.

Upon successful completion of all required assessments and fulfillment of the minimum qualification criteria, participants are awarded a professional certificate, validating their readiness to undertake clinical trial monitoring responsibilities in compliance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards.

What you'll learn

Build monitoring plans aligned to protocol and GCP

Qualify sites and manage initiations and essentials

Perform monitoring visits, SDV, and CRF oversight

Coordinate data flow, SAE review, and compliance

Manage IP accountability, deviations, and escalations

Execute site close-out with complete documentation

Why choose this Course?

Self-Paced Learning

Flexible format that fits around professional or academic schedules.

24/7 Expert Academic Support

24/7 faculty guidance for queries, feedback, and learning clarity.

Industry-Ready Content

Curriculum mapped to current industry practices and GCP standards.

A Standout Portfolio

Assignments that showcase trial design and operational know-how.

Real-World Projects & Case Studies

Applied real-world case studies reflecting actual scenarios.

Placement Assistance

Career guidance and interview readiness for industry roles.

Course Details

Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Research and Standards

Duration: Self-Paced

Topic Covered

Introduction to Clinical Research

Guidelines Governing Clinical Research

Standards Governing Clinical Trials

Skills Acquired

Clinical research principles

Regulatory standards awareness

GCP foundations

Module 2: Investigator Site Selection and Assessment

Duration: Self-Paced

Topic Covered

Investigator Site Selection

Site Assessment and Feasibility

Skills Acquired

Site feasibility assessment

Investigator selection

Site qualification documentation

Module 3: Monitoring Plan Development and Site Initiation

Duration: Self-Paced

Topic Covered

Clinical Trial Monitoring Plan Development

Site Initiation and Essential Document Review

Delegation of Duties and Responsibilities at Site

Skills Acquired

Monitoring plan design

Site initiation procedures

Essential document review

Delegation oversight

Module 4: Hands-on Training

Duration: Self-Paced

Topic Covered

Review a simulated clinical trial monitoring kit and accurately complete the Case Report Forms (CRFs)

Conduct a monitoring visit and systematically identify and assess discrepancies or protocol deviations

Identify and evaluate discrepancies or deviations within the Investigator Site File (ISF)

Skills Acquired

Monitoring kit handling

CRF completion accuracy

Protocol deviation detection

ISF quality control

Course Schedule

1

Receive Study Material

Upon registration, you will receive four comprehensive Learning Modules along with an Assignment Workbook.

2

Study & Complete Assignments

Go through the modules and complete the assignments within the standard 4.5-month duration.

3

Option for Early Completion

If you wish to finish sooner, you may submit your completed workbook with an early assessment request.

4

Assessment

Your Assignment workbook is evaluated based on the qualification criteria.

5

Earn Your Certificate

After successful assessment, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Need to know more?

Get all the details in our comprehensive brochure.

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Registration Process

Three-step registration process:

1

Get the Registration Link/QR

Receive the registration link and QR code from us.

2

Complete the Form & Payment

Fill out the registration form and pay the course fee using the QR code.

3

Receive Confirmation

Get an acknowledgement call confirming your successful registration.

Program Fee

Indian Participants

14000

Foreign Participants

$350

This course includes

Duration

Self-Paced

Lessons

4

Students

500+

Language

English

Certificate

Yes

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