Accredited and Industry-recognized CRA certification with unmatched curriculum. Live seminars and 120+ new lessons for 2026 to stay ahead and stand out. Increase salary potential by $60-80k+. 100% Money-back Guarantee with 14 Day Refund Policy. Payment Plans Available.
($1200 Value) 288 In-Depth Advanced CRA Training Modules + ACRAC Study Guide + Certification Exam Backed by CPD Credits. Lifetime Access to Unmatched Curriculum.
Mentorship Payment Plan
+ Mentor & Job Support
Dive into 290+ Lessons for Our Advanced Clinical Research Associate Certification (ACRAC)
Clinical Research Associate Course Overview
FREE PREVIEWHow to Use CRA Course / CME Handout
Common Terminology Used In Clinical Research - Reference Glossary
Commonly Used Abbreviations and Terms in Clinical Research
Live Review Session - See Discussion for Next Date
Duties and Responsibilities of a Clinical Research Associate (CRA, Monitor)
FREE PREVIEWIntroduction to Advanced Clinical Monitoring
Cross-functional Collaboration in Clinical Trials
Stakeholders in Clinical Trials (Sponsor, Project Manager, IRB, PI, CRA, CRC, Site Staff, Data Team/DSMB, Patients)
Ethical Considerations for Senior Monitors in Clinical Trials
Certification Goals for Advanced Clinical Monitors
Comprehensive Overview of ICH-GCP Principles for CRAs
Communication between Blinded and Unblinded Staff
Regional Guidelines for Clinical Trials
Sponsor, Investigator, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) Responsibilities
Contract Research Organizations (Delegation, Responsibilities, Management )
Legal and Ethical Standards in Clinical Research
Application of 21 CFR Part 11 in Clinical Trials
Future Trends in Clinical Monitoring for Clinical Research Associates
ICH GCP E6 Sections 2-4 Principles, IRB, & Investigator Roles
ICH GCP E6 Section 4 - Reporting Responsibilities of the Investigators
ICH GCP E6 Section 5 - Sponsor/CRO Responsibilities
Monitoring Procedures for Phases 0 to IV
Challenges in Translational Research
Safety Compliance in Clinical Trials
Protocol-Specific Monitoring Techniques
Applications in Clinical Monitoring
Monitoring in Pediatric Trials
Monitoring in Vulnerable Population Trials
Advanced Designs of Clinical Trials
Advanced Review of Phases of Clinical Trials (Preclinical & Phase 0-4)
Randomized Controlled Trials (Randomization, Allocation Concealment, Validity, Blinding, Controls, Outcomes, Fidelity)
Blinding and Unblinding in Clinical Trials
An Introduction to Clinical Research
An Overview of ICH GCP
Ethics of Research Involving Children
CRA Certification Grads Land Better Roles Faster
| ACRAC Grad Results | Details |
| ACRAC Certification Overview | • Online certificate + LinkedIn badge issued immediately after passing• Competency exam: 50 scenario-based MCQs• Passing threshold: 70% (two attempts included) |
| ACRAC Grads Landed Job Roles At | Moderna · Merck · IQVIA · ICON plc · Eli Lilly and Company · AstraZeneca · VaxTrials · Deloitte · Procter & Gamble · Novotech · St. Jude Children’s · Mount Sinai · U.S. DOH HHS · Mass General Hospital · HCA Hospital · Janssen Pharma (J&J) · Tulane University · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Stanford University · University of Miami · University of Alberta · eClinicalWorks |
| Job Titles ACRAC Grads Earned After Date Of Course Enrollment | Clinical Research Associate · Clinical Trial Monitor II · Research Associate · CRA II · Scientist · Quality Assurance Analyst · Senior Clinical Research Associate · Research Associate in Discovery Immunology · Clinical Trial Monitor / CRA · Clinical Trials Project Manager · Associate Director of Research Nursing · Clinical Trial Navigator · Clinical Director for R&D · Clinical Research Professional · Medical Science Liaison · Clinical Trial Associate III · Quality Assurance Associate II · IRB/SRC Analyst II · Project Manager · Clinical Trial Associate · Clinical Research Coordinator · Public Health Advisor · Associate Scientist II · Strategy Analyst · Clinical Research Associate II · Clinical Operations Specialist · Advisor - Development Clinical Research Scientist, Neuroscience · Associate Clinical Engineer · Clinical Trial Management Associate · Quality Supervisor · Clinical Research Data Coordinator |
If you want to move up the ladder in clinical trials, this is the best course to take. It’s so affordable even though I’ve paid three times as much to learn what is covered in just a chapter. I refer back to the course every time I switch to a new...
Read MoreIf you want to move up the ladder in clinical trials, this is the best course to take. It’s so affordable even though I’ve paid three times as much to learn what is covered in just a chapter. I refer back to the course every time I switch to a new trial to refresh my knowledge.
Read LessI was recommended to take the course by a friend who was transitioning to clinical trials. I had only worked in remote trials as a CRC before but wanted to move up. This course was so advanced and really made sure you understood all the core guide...
Read MoreI was recommended to take the course by a friend who was transitioning to clinical trials. I had only worked in remote trials as a CRC before but wanted to move up. This course was so advanced and really made sure you understood all the core guidelines and monitoring report processes. It made me feel much more comfortable when applying for new jobs.
Read LessThis course is very detailed and informative.
This course is very detailed and informative.
Read LessVery interesting and useful for CRA training
Very interesting and useful for CRA training
Read LessExcellent
Excellent
Read LessAccelerated course but really concentrated. Practical and clearly explained. Perfect alternance of slides/lecture videos. Easily understandable by with history background and by other as well with thehelo of the slides.
Accelerated course but really concentrated. Practical and clearly explained. Perfect alternance of slides/lecture videos. Easily understandable by with history background and by other as well with thehelo of the slides.
Read LessBest refresher for clinical researchers. A lot of content but can skim modules if you know them well.
Best refresher for clinical researchers. A lot of content but can skim modules if you know them well.
Read LessVery, very enriching; content and presentation.
Very, very enriching; content and presentation.
Read LessEXCELLENT EXPERIENCE
EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE
Read LessMaster CRA Skills in 4 Weeks. Start Monitoring Clinical Trials at Top Pharmaceutical Companies, CROs, and Research Institutions. No Prior Monitoring Experience Required. Recommended Prior Research Experience or Advanced Science Degree (MD, PhD, MBBS, Masters in Science).
Master ICH-GCP compliance and advanced clinical monitoring across all trial phases.
Execute site qualification, initiation, routine, and close-out monitoring visits.
Perform source data verification (SDV), protocol deviation management, and adverse event reviews.
Prepare sites for FDA inspections, sponsor audits, and regulatory submissions.
Implement risk-based monitoring, centralized monitoring, and remote monitoring strategies.
Manage trial master files, investigational product accountability, and regulatory documentation.
Coordinate multi-site trials across oncology, rare disease, medical devices, and specialized therapeutics.
Lead cross-functional teams, negotiate site contracts, and conduct investigator training.
The ACRAC program is a double-accredited, 100% online clinical research associate certification designed to make you job-ready as a clinical trial monitor in weeks, not years.
You will complete 290+ comprehensive lessons covering every aspect of clinical monitoring. Work through 600+ scenario-based practice questions and 100+ protocol simulations pulled from actual trials. Attend live webinars with expert CRAs who monitor trials daily.
Graduate with CPD accreditation (290 hours), ACCRE recognition, Earn URL-verified certification accepted by pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and research institutions worldwide. Receive downloadable monitoring templates, visit checklists, and audit tools you can use immediately.
Complete in 4-16 weeks depending on your pace. You get lifetime access to all materials and quarterly updates at no additional cost.
Clinical research associates are the backbone of trial integrity and patient safety.
Pharmaceutical companies and CROs struggle to find qualified monitors who understand ICH-GCP compliance, source data verification, protocol deviation management, and regulatory documentation. Without proper training, aspiring CRAs lack the practical skills sponsors demand from day one.
Generic training programs teach surface-level GCP theory without real monitoring workflows. University programs cost $10,000 to $25,000 and take 6-12 months. Exam-only certifications require independent study with no structured curriculum or monitoring simulations.
ACRAC solves this gap with application-based clinical research associate training covering every monitoring task CROs expect. You graduate with double accreditation employers recognize for hiring and promotion.
Most aspiring clinical research associates waste months trying different programs, spending thousands of dollars, and still not qualifying for monitoring positions.
If you do not get proper training now, you will watch coordinators with formal certification advance to CRA roles while you remain stuck, missing out on $70,000 to $120,000+ annual salaries in one of clinical research's most in-demand positions.
WHY ACRAC IS THE SMARTEST CHOICE FOR YOUR CRA CAREER
WHY OTHER PROGRAMS FALL SHORT
MEET YOUR LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Juan Albano, MD, PhD, leads the ACRAC program with extensive experience monitoring Phase I–III clinical trials across oncology, neurology, cardiology, infectious disease, pulmonary, and rare disease studies for global pharmaceutical sponsors and CROs.
Former Global Lead Clinical Research Associate at Medpace and Clinical Research Associate II at PPD, Dr. Albano has managed international multi site trials, site initiation and monitoring visits, feasibility assessments, investigator selection, and ongoing site oversight across Europe and Latin America. He has supported the initiation of 25+ research sites, managed unblinded and blinded monitoring activities, and served as the primary liaison between investigators, sponsors, and CRO teams on complex programs. His monitoring experience spans early phase through late phase studies with direct responsibility for protocol compliance, data integrity, safety reporting, and inspection readiness.
Dr. Albano contributed to the design of the ACRAC curriculum after working across multiple CRO environments and recognizing the gap between academic research education and the real operational demands placed on Clinical Research Associates. The syllabus was built to reflect actual CRA workflows including site management, monitoring documentation, communication with investigators, risk based monitoring, and sponsor expectations during audits and inspections.
Senior CRA mentors include former lead CRAs, global study monitors, and clinical operations leaders with 10+ years of hands on monitoring experience across multinational trials. All mentors have trained junior CRAs, managed monitoring teams, and understand exactly what CROs and sponsors expect from entry level and advancing Clinical Research Associates.
MAKE IT RISK-FREE
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Clinical research coordinators ready to advance.
Life sciences graduates seeking monitoring careers.
Current CRAs seeking formal credentials.
Quality assurance professionals transitioning to monitoring.
Career changers exploring clinical monitoring.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need prior monitoring experience to enroll in clinical research associate training?
No. ACRAC clinical research associate training is designed for coordinators transitioning to monitoring and life sciences graduates with no CRA experience. The program starts with foundational monitoring principles and builds to advanced site management skills. Many successful graduates were CRCs, research assistants, or QA professionals before enrolling.
How long does it take to complete the cra training program certification?
Completion time depends on your pace. Fast-track students finish in 4-8 weeks studying 20-25 hours weekly. Moderate pace students finish in 12 weeks studying 10 hours weekly. Extended timeline students finish in 16 weeks studying 5 hours weekly. You have lifetime access with no deadline to complete.
Is this cra training program recognized by CROs and pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. ACRAC is double-accredited by CPD (290 hours), ACCRE, and offers CROs, pharmaceutical companies, and research institutions accept ACRAC for hiring and credentialing requirements. Your certificate includes URL verification allowing employers to validate authenticity instantly.
What is the difference between Standard and Mentorship Plus packages?
Standard Package ($495) includes all 290+ lessons, live webinars, templates, certification exam, and lifetime access. Mentorship Plus ($1,497) adds six private 1-to-1 coaching calls covering resume review, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and strategic career planning with senior CRAs who have hired monitors.
What if I don't pass the certification exam?
You have two attempts to pass the 50-question exam with 70% or higher score. If you don't pass on first attempt, review the targeted feedback showing weak areas and retake when ready. There is no waiting period between attempts. Most students pass on first try after completing all lessons and practice questions.
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View CRA Training Skills & Objectives
| Chapter & Lessons | Detailed Objectives & Skills |
|---|---|
| CH 1. Foundations of Advanced Clinical Monitoring: Duties & Responsibilities of a CRA, Introduction to Advanced Clinical Monitoring, Cross‑functional Collaboration, Stakeholders in Clinical Trials, Ethical Considerations for Senior Monitors, Certification Goals, ICH‑GCP Principles for CRAs, Blinded vs. Unblinded Communication, Regional Guidelines, Sponsor/Investigator/IRB Responsibilities, CRO Management, Legal & Ethical Standards, 21 CFR Part 11, Future Trends | • Define the CRA role and monitor responsibilities across all trial phases • Facilitate collaboration among sponsors, IRBs, investigators, CRCs, data teams, and patients • Apply senior‑monitor ethical frameworks to ensure subject welfare and data integrity • Interpret and implement ICH‑GCP E6 requirements for monitoring activities • Distinguish communication protocols for blinded vs. unblinded staff to maintain trial validity • Navigate regional regulatory variations and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for electronic records • Assess emerging monitoring trends and technologies |
| CH 2. Sponsor & Investigator Roles: ICH GCP E6 Sections 2–4 (Principles, IRB, Investigator Roles), Section 4 (Reporting), Section 5 (Sponsor/CRO Responsibilities) | • Analyze ICH GCP E6 responsibilities: sponsor, investigator, IRB interactions • Draft and review investigator reporting plans per Section 4 and Section 5 • Establish oversight mechanisms to ensure sponsor and CRO obligations are met • Coordinate regulatory submissions and safety-reporting workflows |
| CH 3. Clinical Trial Phases & Procedures: Monitoring Procedures Phases 0–IV, Translational Research Challenges, Safety Compliance, Protocol‑Specific Monitoring, Pediatric & Vulnerable Population Trials | • Design and execute phase‑appropriate monitoring plans—from preclinical through post‑marketing • Identify and mitigate translational‑research risks • Implement safety‑compliance audits and real‑time issue escalation • Tailor monitoring techniques for pediatric and other vulnerable cohorts |
| CH 4. Clinical Trial Design: Advanced Trial Designs, Preclinical & Phases 0–IV Review, Randomized Controlled Trials (Randomization, Allocation Concealment, Blinding), Blinding & Unblinding | • Critique advanced and adaptive trial designs for scientific rigor and feasibility • Develop and validate randomization schemes and emergency unblinding procedures • Ensure integrity of control groups and outcome assessments through robust masking strategies |
| CH 5. ICH GCP Overview: Introduction to Clinical Research, ICH GCP Fundamentals, Ethics of Research Involving Children | • Summarize ICH GCP history and core principles • Apply ethical guidelines for pediatric research, including assent and parental consent |
| CH 6. Adverse Events: Advanced Review of Adverse Events | • Classify and grade adverse events using CTCAE scales • Manage reporting timelines and causality assessments per E2A requirements |
| CH 7. Clinical Trial Protocol: Advanced Mastery Review, Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria for Special Populations | • Critically evaluate protocol objectives, endpoints, and statistical plans • Craft precise eligibility criteria for geriatric, pediatric, and pregnant cohorts • Maintain version control and amendment workflows |
| CH 8. Protocol Deviations & Violations: Major/Minor Deviations, Exceptions, Resolution | • Identify, categorize, and document deviations and violations • Implement root‑cause analyses and corrective‑action plans to prevent recurrence |
| CH 9. IRB & DSMB: IRB/EC Requirements, sIRB Processes, Exemptions & Expedited Reviews, DSMB Operations | • Prepare and submit IRB/EC applications, amendments, and continuing‑review documents • Coordinate DSMB charters, data‑freeze packages, and safety‑monitoring reports |
| CH 10. Site Monitoring Visits: Selection, Initiation, Routine, Close‑Out Visits | • Plan and conduct pre‑visit, on‑site, and post‑visit activities for all visit types • Use standardized letters, checklists, and visit reports to document compliance |
| CH 11. Site Qualification Visit (SQV): Selection Criteria, SSV/SQV Procedures (Before, During, After), Letters, Checklists, Reports | • Assess site infrastructure, staff qualifications, and regulatory readiness • Compile SQV reports and remedial action plans |
| CH 12. Site Initiation Visit (SIV): SIV (Before, During, After), Letters, Checklists, Reports | • Execute SIV preparations: regulatory file review, informed‑consent training, IP handling • Produce SIV deliverables to ensure site activation readiness |
| CH 13. Routine/Interim/Periodic Monitoring Visits: RMV/IMV/PMV (Before, During, After, Remote), Letters, Checklists, Reports | • Implement risk‑based scheduling for routine and remote monitoring • Leverage central‑monitoring data to optimize on‑site visit frequency |
| CH 14. Site Close‑Out Visit (SCOV): Early Termination Procedures, Letters, Checklists, Reports | • Coordinate close‑out logistics: IP reconciliation, regulatory file archival, data query resolution |
| CH 15. Monitoring Tools & Soft Skills: Tools, Templates, Communication, Metrics, Motivation, Humanistic Qualities; Develop Visit Templates | • Design monitoring templates: agendas, checklists, and follow‑up reports • Cultivate active listening, conflict‑resolution, and motivational techniques to build site rapport |
| CH 16. Audits & Inspections: FDA BIMO Program, Warning Letters, Inspection Readiness | • Conduct mock audits and regulatory inspections • Draft responses to FDA Warning Letters and manage CAPA implementations |
| CH 17. SDV & Informed Consent: ICH GCP Section 4.8, SDV & ICF Checklists, Query Minimization | • Validate source‑data verification processes and minimize query volume • Ensure informed‑consent compliance and audit‑trail completeness |
| CH 18. Case Report Form Design: CRF Guidelines, Do’s & Don’ts | • Develop user‑friendly CRFs with built‑in edit checks and annotation conventions • Align CRF fields with protocol‑specified data requirements |
| CH 19. Quality Control & Safety: QC/QA, KQI, QMS, Safety of Human Subjects | • Implement quality‑management frameworks and key‑quality indicators • Monitor human‑subject safety through real‑time safety dashboards |
| CH 20. Trial Technology: IRT (IVRS/IWRS/RTSM), CTMS, EDC & Remote Data Capture, Electronic Regulatory Submissions | • Configure and validate electronic systems for randomization, supply management, and data capture • Manage e‑submissions in compliance with regulatory standards |
| CH 21. Modernized Monitoring: Remote, Risk‑Based, Centralized (COVID‑19 Updates) | • Adopt remote‑monitoring platforms and EMR integrations • Apply centralized statistical monitoring to identify site anomalies |
| CH 22. Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs: Advanced PV Practices, Regulatory Affairs | • Establish pharmacovigilance workflows for signal detection and risk management • Coordinate regulatory submissions and labeling updates |
| CH 23. Investigational Product Management: Storage, Dispensing, Accountability | • Ensure IP chain‑of‑identity and temperature‑controlled logistics • Maintain IP accountability logs and reconciliation procedures |
| CH 24. Monitoring Techniques & Tools: Monitoring Plan Development, Adaptive & Risk‑Based Techniques, Predictive Analytics, Centralized & On‑Site Monitoring, Feasibility Assessments | • Draft comprehensive monitoring plans incorporating adaptive triggers • Use predictive‑analytics tools to prioritize high‑risk sites • Conduct feasibility assessments to inform site selection |
| CH 25. Local & Central Laboratories: GLP/CLIA Compliance, Lab Audit Checklists | • Audit lab partners for regulatory compliance • Coordinate sample logistics between local, regional, and central labs |
| CH 26. Regulatory Documents: TMF Management, DOAL, Investigator’s Brochure | • Organize and maintain Trial Master File binders per DIA standards • Manage delegation logs and IB updates |
| CH 27. Specialized Monitoring Areas: Oncology, Rare Disease, Device, Drug Trials, Multi‑National Coordination | • Adapt monitoring for therapeutic‑area specifics and cross‑border regulatory requirements • Manage complex logistics for multi‑center and international studies |
| CH 28. CFR 21 Part 11 – Electronic Signatures: Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11 | • Validate electronic‑signature systems and audit trails • Ensure user‑access controls and data‑integrity checks align with CFR Part 11 |
| CH 29. IND & NDA Processes: IND & NDA Submission, Investigator‑Initiated Trials, AE Reporting for IND/IDE | • Draft and review IND/NDA applications with safety‑reporting annexures • Oversee AE reporting requirements for sponsor investigators |
| CH 30. Trial Master File: Binder Tab Organization, TMF Reference Guide, Regulatory Training | • Implement best practices for TMF organization and retrieval • Conduct TMF‑compliance training and audits |
| CH 31. Financial Disclosures & Payments: Disclosure Strategies, Site/Investigator Budgets, Recruitment Advertising | • Manage financial‑disclosure processes for PIs and sites • Develop investigator payment schedules and site‑budget worksheets • Create compliant recruitment‑advertising materials |
| CH 32. Patient Recruitment & Compliance: Recruitment Strategies, Engagement & Retention, Adherence Monitoring | • Leverage digital and community‑outreach tactics for recruitment • Implement adherence‑support programs (reminders, home visits) • Analyze retention metrics to refine engagement plans |
| CH 33. Misconduct & Fraud: Scientific Misconduct, Fraud Detection | • Identify red flags in data and documentation • Perform forensic‑audit techniques to detect falsification |
| CH 34. Site Visit Templates: SQV, SIV, RMV, SCOV Checklists & Letters, CRA Transition Templates | • Customize and deploy comprehensive visit and transition templates • Standardize document format and version control |
| CH 35. Investigator & Site Management: Qualification, Training, Protocol Adherence, CAPA Plans, Site Maintenance | • Conduct investigator‑qualification training and monitoring • Develop CAPA plans for non‑compliance • Manage site‑maintenance and closure workflows |
| CH 36. Data Management & Risk Assessment: Data Accuracy, Missing Data Handling, Risk Plans, Statistical Risk Tools, High‑Risk Site Identification | • Implement data‑cleaning SOPs and discrepancy‑resolution workflows • Use statistical tools (e.g., control charts) to assess site‑risk profiles • Develop and execute trial‑wide risk‑management plans |
| CH 37. Safety & Signal Management: AE Reporting, Signal Detection Tools, Safety Communication, Proactive Mitigation | • Deploy signal‑detection algorithms and dashboards • Coordinate safety‑outcome communications with sponsors and regulators • Implement risk‑mitigation plans for emerging safety signals |
| CH 38. Technology & Innovation in Monitoring: ML Applications, Reporting Dashboards, Digital Error Detection, A/B Testing, Sequential Techniques | • Integrate machine‑learning models for anomaly detection • Build interactive dashboards for real‑time monitoring metrics • Design A/B and sequential‑monitoring experiments to optimize processes |
| CH 39. Leadership & Team Management: Cross‑Functional Team Leadership, Decision‑Making, Sponsor Negotiations, Stakeholder Engagement | • Lead multi‑disciplinary teams with situational leadership styles • Negotiate site and vendor contracts • Address stakeholder needs through structured communication frameworks |
| CH 40. Practical Applications & Certification: Monitoring Simulations, Case Studies, Senior Medical Monitor Requirements | • Execute end‑to‑end monitoring simulations and debriefs • Analyze complex case studies to reinforce best practices • Prepare for senior‑monitor certification standards |
| CH 41. Advanced Data & Project Management: Advanced Data Techniques, Budgeting, Regulatory Submissions, PV Strategies, Crisis Management, Biostatistics, Cross‑Cultural Communication, Project Management | • Manage large‑scale data‑sets with advanced cleaning and visualization techniques • Develop clinical‑trial budgets and resource‑allocation plans • Lead crisis‑management responses for safety or compliance events |
| CH 42. Advanced Monitoring Strategies: Patient Recruitment, Site Management, Protocol Development, Risk Assessment, Compliance Monitoring, Investigator Training, Monitoring Technologies, Data Analysis, Safety Monitoring, Ethical Considerations, Advanced Trial Design | • Synthesize advanced recruitment and site‑management tactics • Design and implement complex protocol and monitoring frameworks • Apply ethical principles in high‑risk and adaptive trials |
| CH 43. Specialized Monitoring Techniques: Digital Health, Biologics, Gene Therapy, Vaccine, Rare Diseases, Pediatric, Oncology, Neurology, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Respiratory, Ophthalmology, Rheumatology, Urology, Nephrology, Hematology, Psychiatry, Women’s & Men’s Health, Geriatric, Genetic, Nutritional, Behavioral, Surgical, Device, Combination, Adaptive, Basket, Umbrella, Platform, Pragmatic, Observational, Registry, Expanded Access, Compassionate Use, Investigator‑Initiated, Industry/Government/Academic, Collaborative, International, Multicenter, Single‑Center | • Adapt monitoring plans to a diverse array of trial modalities and therapeutic areas • Coordinate specialty‑trial logistics, regulatory submissions, and site training for each modality |
| CH 44. Phase‑Specific Monitoring: Phase 0–IV & Post‑Marketing Trials | • Implement phase‑tailored monitoring checklists and safety‑reporting protocols |
| CH 45. Pharmacokinetics & Dynamics Trials: Bioequivalence, Bioavailability | • Oversee PK/PD sampling plans, assay validation, and data‑interpretation guidelines |
| CH 46. Drug Interaction Monitoring: Drug‑Drug, Drug‑Food, Drug‑Alcohol, Drug‑Tobacco, Drug‑Caffeine, Drug‑Herb, Drug‑Disease, Drug‑Genotype, Drug‑Phenotype, Drug‑Environment, Drug‑Lifestyle, Drug‑Behavior, Drug‑Compliance, Drug‑Adherence, Drug‑Persistence, Drug‑Switching, Drug‑Substitution, Drug‑Combination, Drug‑Sequence, Drug‑Dose, Drug‑Route, Drug‑Formulation, Drug‑Release, Drug‑Absorption, Drug‑Distribution, Drug‑Metabolism, Drug‑Excretion, Drug‑Transport, Drug‑Receptor, Drug‑Enzyme, Drug‑Ion Channel, Drug‑Transporter, Drug‑Protein, Drug‑DNA, Drug‑RNA, Drug‑Lipid, Drug‑Carbohydrate, Drug‑Vitamin, Drug‑Mineral, Drug‑Amino Acid, Drug‑Peptide, Drug‑Cell, Drug‑Tissue, Drug‑Organ, Drug‑System, Drug‑Organism, Drug‑Population, Drug‑Community, Drug‑Ecosystem | • Design and manage interaction‑study protocols: sample timing, crossover designs, and wash‑out periods • Analyze interaction data for clinical significance and regulatory reporting |
| CH 47. Advanced Theoretical Monitoring Concepts: Conceptual Frameworks, Theoretical Models, Innovative Strategies | • Evaluate and apply conceptual models (e.g., risk‑based quality management) • Develop novel monitoring strategies grounded in theoretical research |
| Final Examination & Certification: CRA Certification Exam Study Guide, ACRAC Exam (50 Questions) | • Synthesize comprehensive monitoring knowledge in exam format • Demonstrate readiness for ACRAC certification through targeted review and practice questions |
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Become A Certified Clinical Research Associate with CCRPS
Clinical research associate certification includes learning site monitoring, source data verification (SDV), GCP application, and adverse event reporting;key for any CRA managing multi-site trials. ACRAC goes beyond basics with 100+ protocol-based case studies and 600+ MCQs.
To become a certified clinical research associate, you must demonstrate real-world monitoring competency. ACRAC integrates simulations, mentoring, and a certification exam aligned with CRO hiring standards.
This clinical research associate training includes 290+ modules, over 290 CPD hours, advanced SDV techniques, mock visit walkthroughs, audit prep tools, and site communication templates.
Yes, CRA clinical research associate certification shows you’re serious and skilled. ACRAC grads often transition from coordinator to CRA by leveraging the hands-on tools and credentials earned.
Expect access to protocol simulation labs, global regulation updates, interactive webinars, and checklists used in actual CROs. ACRAC provides all this in one affordable package.
Holding a clinical research associate certificate makes you stand out in job applications, particularly for roles requiring regulatory documentation, compliance review, and remote monitoring experience.
The ACRAC clinical research associate program is known for double accreditation (CPD and ACCRE), lifetime access, and built-in mentoring, features missing from many university-based or free alternatives.
Academic programs offer theory. CRA clinical research associate training with ACRAC emphasizes practice; site initiation visits, report writing, AE reconciliation, and protocol deviation logs.
In ACRAC, a clinical research associate course means mastering ICH-GCP compliance, TMF curation, patient safety tracking, and pre-visit qualification forms.
Clinical research associate certification online lets working professionals skill up without sacrificing their jobs. With ACRAC, you can complete 288 modules on any device, at your pace.
Certification as a clinical research associate confirms you can manage trial integrity across phases, from startup through closeout—skills assessed during ACRAC’s proctored exam.
They include CPD-accredited hours, scenario-based testing, lifetime resource access, and feedback loops; ACRAC offers all four.
No. Free programs lack practical assessments, mentorship, certification, and credibility. ACRAC’s paid format ensures industry-aligned education.
Clinical research associate online programs like ACRAC offer globally relevant content, remote monitoring simulations, and 24/7 access to materials that reflect sponsor and CRO expectations.
Absolutely. ACRAC teaches skills that align with CRO onboarding, GCP protocol evaluation, investigator delegation, and data discrepancy resolution.
Unlike a master’s program, ACRAC condenses years of trial experience into digestible modules and gives you downloadable tools for immediate job use.
While others may stop at lectures, ACRAC includes site selection strategy guides, PI engagement scripts, risk mitigation tools, and global regulatory frameworks.
Yes. It covers FDA, EMA, PMDA, and ICMR frameworks—ideal for professionals managing international multi-site trials.
Yes. Your digital CRA certificate and LinkedIn badge are issued instantly upon passing your exam, no delays or post-processing.
ACRAC is self-paced, often completed in 4-16 weeks, with lifetime access. Speed up or slow down based on your goals.
Yes. ACRAC students can access optional 1:1 mentoring, resume reviews, LinkedIn branding tips, and job board access.
It includes SDV checklists, deviation management simulations, and mock audit walkthroughs, ensuring you’re inspection-ready.
Templates for CRA reports, deviation logs, visit plans, and site checklists, ready to use from day one of your job.
A 50-question proctored certification exam based on real CRA scenarios with regulatory and GCP focus.
No. It’s beginner-friendly but robust enough for coordinators and study staff looking to advance.
Yes. It boosts visibility and trust—especially with recruiters searching for certified CRA talent.
Yes. A second attempt is included with enrollment, and you’ll have access to targeted prep resources.
Yes. Content is regularly updated to reflect GCP revisions, technology (e.g., eTMF), and sponsor expectations with access included for life.
Master’s degrees take years and cost tens of thousands. ACRAC offers job-aligned CRA training in weeks, for a fraction of the price without compromising credibility or depth.
Hear What Our Graduates Have to Say. Our alumni’s success is proof of our program’s effectiveness for CRA Certification
This is one of the best courses i have ever done. Despite being online, the engagement was topnotch. Participation was of high standard and the knowledge, highly inspiring. I recommend it for anyone with a research drive.
This is one of the best courses i have ever done. Despite being online, the engagement was topnotch. Participation was of high standard and the knowledge, highly inspiring. I recommend it for anyone with a research drive.
Read LessThe work load of modules are much but through the video lectures and the pdf materials it became very easy to understand and assimilate. It a great experience as I was introduced to Clinical Research Associate Certification. Hoping to build a care...
Read MoreThe work load of modules are much but through the video lectures and the pdf materials it became very easy to understand and assimilate. It a great experience as I was introduced to Clinical Research Associate Certification. Hoping to build a career through this. Awesome experience
Read LessThe test was ever hard, I have studied and passed the CRA in 1 month of intensive study and would encourage anyone to take it.
The test was ever hard, I have studied and passed the CRA in 1 month of intensive study and would encourage anyone to take it.
Read LessThis course is detailed, well presented, and provides all you need to become a confident CRA!
This course is detailed, well presented, and provides all you need to become a confident CRA!
Read LessA very educative Course. Highly recommended
A very educative Course. Highly recommended
Read Lessnot too long but precise
not too long but precise
Read LessVery practical given the potential scope of the material. The ability to cover so much material with examples is a real bonus and helps bring the content to life through discovery and application. So many topics are covered almost like a bootcamp ...
Read MoreVery practical given the potential scope of the material. The ability to cover so much material with examples is a real bonus and helps bring the content to life through discovery and application. So many topics are covered almost like a bootcamp for phd in trials.This is helpful
Read LessThis course was excellently executed, with informative lectures, and with innovative and practical learning plan which I could follow online and learned quite a lot of foundation and practical skills. This was an absolute wonderful learning experi...
Read MoreThis course was excellently executed, with informative lectures, and with innovative and practical learning plan which I could follow online and learned quite a lot of foundation and practical skills. This was an absolute wonderful learning experience on this platform, thanks for the assistance and hope to continue to learn from this experience, thank you...
Read LessGreat class and easy to follow. The materials are sequential and great review questions. I strongly recommend the training to any one that wants to get into the CRA space.
Great class and easy to follow. The materials are sequential and great review questions. I strongly recommend the training to any one that wants to get into the CRA space.
Read LessDetailed and Informative. A lot to take in yet rich with step-by-step information to prepare anyone new to clinical research
Detailed and Informative. A lot to take in yet rich with step-by-step information to prepare anyone new to clinical research
Read LessCRA training took me about 2 weeks straight. I learned a lot and videos were very refreshing. It was noticed by recruiters on resume.
CRA training took me about 2 weeks straight. I learned a lot and videos were very refreshing. It was noticed by recruiters on resume.
Read LessGreat course with high knowledge impaction. Platform also was easy to navigate.
Great course with high knowledge impaction. Platform also was easy to navigate.
Read LessThe diligence and direction provided by this course material has inspired my inner confidence to climb high to reach the pinnacle of my ambitions.
The diligence and direction provided by this course material has inspired my inner confidence to climb high to reach the pinnacle of my ambitions.
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I decided to switch careers shortly after finishing my bachelors and was recommended to look into clinical trials. This program was essential in my career change and honestly everything made sense so I felt like I really understand and enjoyed the...
Read MoreI decided to switch careers shortly after finishing my bachelors and was recommended to look into clinical trials. This program was essential in my career change and honestly everything made sense so I felt like I really understand and enjoyed the material! You don’t need a science background to take this.
Read LessIt has really been of great impact with my 5 years experience as a CRC.
It has really been of great impact with my 5 years experience as a CRC.
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Very good content
Read LessI found this course to be a very advanced, in-depth review of clinical trials. Absolutely everything you need to know is included in the course. There are lots of templates in each module for SIV and other things which I really liked.
I found this course to be a very advanced, in-depth review of clinical trials. Absolutely everything you need to know is included in the course. There are lots of templates in each module for SIV and other things which I really liked.
Read LessI really appreciate the ability to return to a section to observe again. I like being able to take my time to learn.
I really appreciate the ability to return to a section to observe again. I like being able to take my time to learn.
Read LessVery Good Course
Very Good Course
Read LessAccelerated course but really concentrated. Practical and clearly explained. Perfect alternance of slides/lecture videos. Easily understandable by with history background and by other as well with thehelo of the slides.
Accelerated course but really concentrated. Practical and clearly explained. Perfect alternance of slides/lecture videos. Easily understandable by with history background and by other as well with thehelo of the slides.
Read LessIf you want to move up the ladder in clinical trials, this is the best course to take. It’s so affordable even though I’ve paid three times as much to learn what is covered in just a chapter. I refer back to the course every time I switch to a new...
Read MoreIf you want to move up the ladder in clinical trials, this is the best course to take. It’s so affordable even though I’ve paid three times as much to learn what is covered in just a chapter. I refer back to the course every time I switch to a new trial to refresh my knowledge.
Read LessGreat course with high knowledge impaction. Platform also was easy to navigate.
Great course with high knowledge impaction. Platform also was easy to navigate.
Read LessThe diligence and direction provided by this course material has inspired my inner confidence to climb high to reach the pinnacle of my ambitions.
The diligence and direction provided by this course material has inspired my inner confidence to climb high to reach the pinnacle of my ambitions.
Read LessBest refresher for clinical researchers. A lot of content but can skim modules if you know them well.
Best refresher for clinical researchers. A lot of content but can skim modules if you know them well.
Read LessI was recommended to take the course by a friend who was transitioning to clinical trials. I had only worked in remote trials as a CRC before but wanted to move up. This course was so advanced and really made sure you understood all the core guide...
Read MoreI was recommended to take the course by a friend who was transitioning to clinical trials. I had only worked in remote trials as a CRC before but wanted to move up. This course was so advanced and really made sure you understood all the core guidelines and monitoring report processes. It made me feel much more comfortable when applying for new jobs.
Read LessVery practical given the potential scope of the material. The ability to cover so much material with examples is a real bonus and helps bring the content to life through discovery and application. So many topics are covered almost like a bootcamp ...
Read MoreVery practical given the potential scope of the material. The ability to cover so much material with examples is a real bonus and helps bring the content to life through discovery and application. So many topics are covered almost like a bootcamp for phd in trials.This is helpful
Read LessCRA training took me about 2 weeks straight. I learned a lot and videos were very refreshing. It was noticed by recruiters on resume.
CRA training took me about 2 weeks straight. I learned a lot and videos were very refreshing. It was noticed by recruiters on resume.
Read LessThis is one of the best courses i have ever done. Despite being online, the engagement was topnotch. Participation was of high standard and the knowledge, highly inspiring. I recommend it for anyone with a research drive.
This is one of the best courses i have ever done. Despite being online, the engagement was topnotch. Participation was of high standard and the knowledge, highly inspiring. I recommend it for anyone with a research drive.
Read LessI found this course to be a very advanced, in-depth review of clinical trials. Absolutely everything you need to know is included in the course. There are lots of templates in each module for SIV and other things which I really liked.
I found this course to be a very advanced, in-depth review of clinical trials. Absolutely everything you need to know is included in the course. There are lots of templates in each module for SIV and other things which I really liked.
Read LessExceptional information not found anywhere else. Everything has an example. Content just makes sense as dry as reviewing protocols and guidelines can be.
Exceptional information not found anywhere else. Everything has an example. Content just makes sense as dry as reviewing protocols and guidelines can be.
Read LessThe work load of modules are much but through the video lectures and the pdf materials it became very easy to understand and assimilate. It a great experience as I was introduced to Clinical Research Associate Certification. Hoping to build a care...
Read MoreThe work load of modules are much but through the video lectures and the pdf materials it became very easy to understand and assimilate. It a great experience as I was introduced to Clinical Research Associate Certification. Hoping to build a career through this. Awesome experience
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