Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about content, access, subscriptions, and certificates. If you cannot find what you need, get in touch.
Getting Started
Do I need an account to use the platform?
No. All 20 structured learning activities are free and available without an account. You can read activities, explore the phase roadmap, browse the glossary, and access references with no sign-up required.
What do I need an account for?
An account lets you track your progress through activities, bookmark content, and access paid features such as the CDM specialist course, document templates, knowledge checks, and the completion certificate.
Who is this platform for?
Clinical research professionals at any stage of their career, including CRAs, data managers, regulatory coordinators, site staff, and students preparing to enter the field. Content is written from a practitioner perspective and assumes familiarity with how clinical trials work.
Content
Is the content accredited or officially certified?
No. The Clinical Research Learning Hub is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with any regulatory authority, professional body, or academic institution. Content is GCP-aligned but does not carry formal accreditation.
Can I use these materials in an actual clinical trial?
No. All content, templates, and documents on this platform are for educational and training purposes only. Always validate against your organisation's SOPs, sponsor guidelines, and applicable local regulations before use in a real study.
Is any real patient or site data used?
No. Every case study, scenario, and example is fully synthetic and created for educational purposes only. No real patient, site, or sponsor data is used anywhere on the platform.
How often is content updated?
Content is reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis to reflect current ICH E6(R3) GCP guidelines and industry practice. Major content updates are noted in module revision histories.
Subscriptions
What is included in a subscription?
A subscription gives you full access to the CDM specialist course (15 modules), the practice question bank, 8 simulation tools, 27 document templates, interactive case studies, the timed certification exam simulation, and the platform completion certificate.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes. You can cancel at any time from your account dashboard. Access continues until the end of your current billing period. Cancellation stops future renewals but does not refund the current period.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 14-day refund on your initial subscription purchase. If you are not satisfied within 14 days of purchase, contact us at hello@clinicalresearchlearninghub.com and we will process a full refund. Renewal charges are non-refundable. See our full Refund Policy for details.
Is there a free trial?
The 20 free structured activities effectively give you a trial of the platform's teaching style. The first module of the CDM course is also accessible without a subscription so you can evaluate the course format before subscribing.
Do you offer team or institutional pricing?
Team and institutional access is being planned. Contact us at hello@clinicalresearchlearninghub.com to discuss options.
Activity Completion Certificate
How do I earn the Activity Completion Certificate?
The Clinical Research Foundations Certificate is awarded when you complete all 20 structured clinical trial lifecycle activities and pass every knowledge check with a score of 70% or above. A free account is required to track progress and claim the certificate.
Is the Activity Completion Certificate an official qualification?
No. It is a platform-issued educational completion record, not an accredited qualification. It confirms you have studied the full clinical trial lifecycle and passed the associated knowledge checks on the Clinical Research Learning Hub.
CDM Course Completion Certificate
How do I earn the CDM Course Completion Certificate?
The CDM Specialist Course Certificate requires paid access (CDM Course purchase or All-Access subscription), completion of all 15 CDM course modules, and a passing score of 70% or above on the CDM practice exam. Your certificate includes a unique ID and a QR code that can be scanned to verify authenticity.
What do the CDM course practice exams prepare me for?
The practice exams are aligned to the Certified Data Manager (CDM), Certified Data Associate (CDA), and Certified Data Scientist (CDS) exam formats administered by professional bodies. The platform prepares you for those external exams — it does not issue those certifications itself.
Is the CDM Course Completion Certificate an official qualification?
No. It is an educational completion certificate issued by the Clinical Research Learning Hub and is not a formal professional certification issued by any regulatory authority or professional body. It demonstrates that you have completed the CDM curriculum and passed the platform's assessments.
Technical
Which browsers are supported?
The platform works in all modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. JavaScript must be enabled. Some simulation tools work best on a desktop or laptop screen.
My progress is not saving. What should I do?
Progress tracking requires you to be signed in. If you are signed in and progress is still not saving, try refreshing the page. If the problem persists, contact us at hello@clinicalresearchlearninghub.com.
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