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Master Certificate in Clinical Research

Four certificates in this programme

  • Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research (Foundation) Foundation certificate
  • Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research (Intermediate) Intermediate certificate
  • Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research (Higher) Higher certificate
  • Master Certificate in Clinical Research Awarded on completing all three stages
Intensive program covering advanced topics in clinical research, including study design, data analysis, and regulatory requirements for professionals
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1 Stage 1 · Foundation Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research (Foundation) 10 units

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2 Stage 2 · Intermediate Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research (Intermediate) 15 units

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3 Stage 3 · Higher Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research (Higher) 20 units

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4 certificates in one programme. Earn a certificate for each completed stage — and on finishing all three, receive the overarching Master Certificate, exclusive to this programme.

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  • A digital certificate from London School of Planning and Management
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  • Certification is included in the course fee
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Oliver Hughes
GB · Course completed

Absolutely brilliant! The course blew me away with its depth and relevance. I especially appreciated the module on ethics and informed consent – the role‑play exercises let me practice real‑world conversations with participants. The e‑books on regulatory submissions were spot‑on, and I could directly reference them when preparing my first IND filing. The lively discussion boards kept me motivated, and the final capstone project—designing a full trial protocol—gave me a portfolio piece that impressed my manager. Highly recommend for anyone eager to dive into clinical research.

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Michael Carter
US · Course completed

The Master Certificate in Clinical Research delivered exactly what I needed to meet my professional goals. The modules on Good Clinical Practice and regulatory affairs were thorough, and I could immediately apply the SOP templates to my work at a biotech startup. The case studies on patient recruitment helped me design a realistic enrollment strategy for our Phase II trial, saving us three months of planning time. All course materials were up‑to‑date and well‑organized, and the interactive webinars allowed me to clarify doubts in real time. Overall, the program was highly professional, and I feel fully equipped to lead clinical projects.

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Sophie Laurent
CA · Course completed

I loved the practical vibe of the course. The hands‑on assignments, like building a mock monitoring visit report, gave me confidence to jump straight into my new role as a clinical trial associate. The video lessons on data management were clear and the downloadable checklists are things I still keep on my desk. While the pacing was a bit fast for some topics, the instructor’s willingness to answer questions in the forum made up for it. All in all, it was a solid experience that helped me meet my learning objectives.

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Rahul Kapoor
IN · Course completed

The Master Certificate provided a detailed roadmap from theory to practice. The segment on clinical data management introduced me to CDISC standards, and I was able to implement a CDASH dataset for our ongoing oncology study. The quality of the reading material, especially the recent journal articles on adaptive trial designs, was excellent and kept the curriculum current. I found the weekly quizzes helpful for reinforcing concepts, though a few could have been more challenging. My overall learning experience was very satisfying, and I now feel capable of overseeing end‑to‑end trial operations.





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