The Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Clinical Data Management is a 6-month fully online program designed for graduates in pharmacy, life sciences, medicine, nursing, and allied health fields. The curriculum covers essential topics including ICH-GCP guidelines, clinical trial phases, site monitoring, SAE/AE reporting, and informed consent procedures. The Clinical Data Management module offers training on eCRFs, data validation, query handling, lab data integration, medical coding, and regulatory compliance—ensuring a solid foundation in data quality and patient safety.
Students get structured digital content and professionally developed eBooks for the full course duration. Assessments are conducted online after each module. Upon completion, learners receive a globally recognized certificate and performance card reflecting their academic progress. The program is ideal for final-year students and professionals targeting roles such as Clinical Research Associate, Clinical Data Manager, Regulatory Affairs Executive, or Pharmacovigilance Officer in pharma companies, CROs, hospitals, and regulatory bodies.
PharmaExa offers complete placement assistance to all students. Services include resume building to industry standards, interview preparation with real-world technical questions, and job alerts via JobsAvenue.net. Resumes are shared with over 150 pharma and healthcare organizations, enhancing job visibility. This diploma is more than a qualification—it’s your gateway to a promising career in global clinical research and data management.
This globally recognized online program is open to international learners. Whether you’re a student or a healthcare professional, you can enroll from anywhere in the world and start the course at your convenience. Study at your own pace with structured, expert-designed content tailored for careers in clinical research and data management. Join a global network of learners and take the first step toward career opportunities in pharmaceutical companies, CROs, hospitals, and regulatory organizations worldwide.
Clinical Research
The demand for clinical trials is expected to hit a market value of $64B by 2020 compared to the present value of $38.4B. The market is expected to reflect CAGR at 9% between 2015 and 2020. Currently, ClinicalTrial.gov lists more than 200,000 trials worldwide, creating a number of career options for clinical trial operations and related fields. The Professional Certification in Clinical Research (PCCR) & CDM course allows learners to gain in-depth knowledge of the relevant ICH-GCP and regulatory requirements, clinical trial study methods, duties and responsibilities of various stakeholders, reporting procedures, terminology, etc. This course will allow clinical research candidates and working professionals to succeed in their careers as Clinical Trial Operations Coordinator (CRC), Clinical Research Associate or Clinical Trial Investigators.
| Module 1 | Introduction to Clinical Data Management | |
| Unit 1 | Introduction To Clinical Data Management | |
| Module 2 | Clinical Data Management | |
| Unit 1 | CDMS | |
| Module 3 | Medical Coding in Clinical Data | |
| Unit 1 | Medical Coding And Medical Dictionaries | |
| Module 4 | Clinical Data Process | |
| Unit 1 | Data Capture | |
| Unit 2 | Data Collection | |
| Unit 3 | Data Validation | |
| Unit 4 | 7. Lab Data Management | |
| Unit 5 | Query Management | |
| Module 5 | Case Report Form | |
| Unit 1 | Electronic Case Report Form | |
| Module 6 | Quality & Regulatory System | |
| Unit 1 | Regulatory Systems |
– Any degree in Bioscience/Life Sciences such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology etc
– Any degree in Medicine such as MBBS, BDS, BPT, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS etc
– Any degree in Pharmacy / Pharmaceutical Sciences
– Any degree in Chemistry / Biostatistics / Bioinformatics
– Any degree in Nursing / Allied Health.
– Students in their final year of graduation for the above courses are also eligible to apply.
If you lack the above mentioned educational prerequisite you may still be eligible to apply upon recommendation of your supervisor if you have some prior work experience in clinical research / pharmacovigilance / allied areas. Please contact our admission representatives / counsellor to discuss your case.
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Student 3200
Length: 4 weeks
Timings: Self Paced
Language: English
Effort: 55 hrs. approx
Skill Level: All
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