Understand the Full
Clinical Trial Lifecycle
Start with 20 free structured activities covering every phase of a clinical trial, from protocol setup through final reporting, in a clear project-management style.
Want to specialise in a domain? Our paid specialist courses go deeper, starting with Clinical Data Management, with more disciplines coming soon.
20
Structured activities
15
CDM course modules
27
Document templates
8
Simulation tools
GCP-aligned content, no real patient data, built for clinical research practitioners
20 Activities Covering the Full Trial Lifecycle
Each activity walks you through a distinct phase of a clinical trial: what happens, who is involved, what documents are produced, and what can go wrong. Built in a project-management style so you always know where you are in the bigger picture.
Clinical Trial Lifecycle
Follow the complete journey from study concept to clinical study report
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Research Question & Study Concept
Define the scientific question that drives the clinical trial.
Protocol Design & Feasibility
Design a scientifically rigorous and operationally feasible trial protocol.
Sponsor, Funding & Study Planning
Secure sponsorship, funding, and resources required to conduct the trial.
Study Document Development
Develop essential study documents including the ICF, IB, and site manuals.
Regulatory & Ethics Submission
Submit the protocol to regulatory authorities and ethics committees.
Site Selection, Budget & Contracts
Select investigative sites, negotiate budgets, and finalize agreements.
Go Deep with Clinical Data Management
Ready to specialise? The CDM course is a complete curriculum for practitioners preparing for Certified Data Manager, Certified Data Associate, or Certified Data Scientist certification, or for advancing their clinical data career.
15 Structured Modules
From data entry and validation to regulatory submissions. Each module builds on the last.
Practice Question Bank
MCQ and scenario-based questions aligned to Certified Data Manager, Certified Data Associate, and Certified Data Scientist exam levels.
8 Simulation Tools
Hands-on tools including an EDC trainer, SDTM Mapper, MedDRA Coder, and Edit Check Simulator.
Interactive Case Studies
Scenario-based case studies with branching decision trees. Work through real CDM challenges and review expert explanations.
27 Document Templates
DVP, DMP, ECS, query logs, pre-lock checklist, SDTM submission package checklist, and more.
Certification Exam Simulation
Timed exam mode mirroring Certified Data Manager, Certified Data Associate, and Certified Data Scientist exam distributions.