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Project Management (PM)

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From Planning to Delivery: Master Clinical Trial Project Management

The Advanced Certificate Program in Project Management (PM) is a structured, competency-building course designed to equip participants with the core skills, practical knowledge, and operational insight required for specialized clinical trial project management roles. The program is tailored for professionals seeking to develop end-to-end expertise in planning, execution, coordination, and oversight of clinical research projects.

Structured as a six-month distance-learning program, the course offers the flexibility and convenience of self-paced study, allowing learners to complete the training within a typical 3-6 month window. Participants receive a well-crafted self-learning module, an assignment workbook, and hands-on training materials that simulate real-world project management tasks. This approach enables participants to translate regulatory and operational principles directly into practical project management scenarios.

The program adopts a structured, assignment-based evaluation framework, ensuring that each participant demonstrates a clear and practical understanding of core project management concepts, methodologies, and essential documentation. Upon successful completion of all prescribed assessments and fulfilment of the minimum qualification requirements, participants are awarded a professional certification formally recognizing their competency and readiness for project management roles.

What you'll learn

Clinical trial planning with regulatory alignment

Budgeting, vendor coordination, and TMF setup

Site initiation, training, and document readiness

Milestone tracking, risk control, and quality assurance

Close-out execution and final reporting compliance

Hands-on project artifacts: plans, budgets, ISF review

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: Foundations of Clinical Research

Duration: Self-Paced

Topic Covered

Overview of Clinical Research Principles

Ethical Considerations in Clinical Trials

Regulatory Guidelines

Standards Governing Clinical Trials

Skills Acquired

Clinical research principles

Ethics and compliance awareness

Regulatory navigation

Trial standards familiarity

Module 2: Project Milestone Planning and Forecasting

Duration: Self-Paced

Topic Covered

Cost Estimation and Financial Planning

Logistics Planning, Vendor Selection, and Management

Creation of Trial Master File (TMF)

Management of Regulatory Document Submission

Coordination of Individual Site Set-up Activities

Import/Export Requirements for Clinical Trials

Organization of Investigator Training Meeting

Study Initiation, Conduct, and Milestones Tracking

Audit(s) and Quality Assurance

Regulatory Inspection

Skills Acquired

Budgeting and cost estimation

Logistics and vendor management

TMF setup and oversight

Regulatory submission coordination

Milestone planning and tracking

Module 3: Study Close-Out Activities

Duration: Self-Paced

Topic Covered

Clinical Trial Completion

Suspension of Clinical Trial

Termination of Clinical Trial

Final Study Report Preparation and Submission

Skills Acquired

Close-out planning

Suspension/termination management

Final report preparation

Regulatory close-out compliance

Module 4: Hands-on Training

Duration: Self-Paced

Topic Covered

Develop a comprehensive Project Milestone Plan

Create a Trial Budget

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

Skills Acquired

Milestone plan drafting

Trial budgeting practice

ISF quality review

Issue identification and remediation

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

Contact for more details of the course

Student Testimonials

This course transformed my career! The hands-on projects and expert guidance helped me land my dream job as a React developer.

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- John Doe

I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to master React. The curriculum is well-structured, and the instructors are knowledgeable and supportive.

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- Jane Smith

The practical approach of this course made learning React enjoyable and effective. The projects were challenging yet rewarding, and I gained real-world skills.

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- Mike Johnson

As a beginner, I was initially intimidated by React, but this course broke down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons. The community support was also fantastic!

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- Emily Davis

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