Top Training Providers for Clinical Research in 2024
Here, we’ve provided a list of some of the top training providers for clinical research to help you advance your career, whether you’re just starting out in the industry or are seeking to enhance your existing skills. These organisations are renowned for their commitment to offering high-quality education and training, helping to propel the industry forward and advocate for excellence in clinical research.
Association of Clinical Research Professionals
The ACRP is the only non-profit organisation solely dedicated to representing, supporting, and advocating for clinical research professionals. They deliver the most rigorous training and continuing education programs available in the industry. Popular courses include Good Clinical Practice, Ethics and Human Subject Protection: A Comprehensive Introduction, and Introduction to Decentralized Clinical Trials.
Society of Clinical Research Associates
SOCRA is a non-profit, charitable, and educational membership organisation committed to providing education, certification, and networking opportunities to all persons involved in clinical research. SOCRA has now emerged as a leading educational institution for clinical researchers in all therapeutic areas, supporting industry, government, and academia. The most widely recognised course offered by SOCRA is the Certification Program for Clinical Research Professionals, with more than 11,000 CCRPs as of the end of 2022.
The Institute of Clinical Research
The ICR is considered the oldest independent membership-led professional body for global clinical researchers. For more than 40 years, they have provided high quality training, networking and support to the clinical research community. They offer both face-to-face training as well as client-hosted training, as well as the opportunity to become a Registered Member of the ICR (RMICR) through the ICR Certificate and Diploma.
National Institute for Health and Care Research
The NIHR was established with the mission to create a health research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. As part of this mission, they offer free Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training courses for people supporting clinical research delivery at the NHS, UK universities, and other publicly funded organisations in England.
European Centre for Clinical Research Training
The ECCRT is a professional clinical research training provider focusing on the transfer of implementable knowledge in the day-to-day activities of participants. As well as microLearnings (bite-sized online learning activities), the ECCRT offer access to courses on topics such as Clinical Auditing, Clinical Project Management, Clinical Development, and more.
Viares
Viares’ mission is to help make you the strongest candidate for your dream job in clinical research, no matter your location or industry experience. They offer a whole host of courses and training materials including those for Clinical Research Associates, Clinical Project Managers, Study Coordinators, Clinical Data Managers, and more.
Whether you're at the start of your career or hold many years of experience in the industry, seeking out training and continuously expanding your skillset will ensure you remain competitive in today's ever-evolving recruitment landscape.
*Article updated March 2024.