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Pharmaceutical Courses

Pharmaceutical courses can help you learn drug development processes, regulatory affairs, pharmacology, and clinical trial management. You can build skills in data analysis, patient safety assessments, and effective communication with healthcare professionals. Many courses introduce tools like statistical software for analyzing clinical data, project management platforms for overseeing drug development timelines, and laboratory techniques for testing drug efficacy.


Popular Pharmaceutical Courses and Certifications


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    Novartis

    Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Informed Consent, Clinical Data Management, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Health Equity, Risk Management

    4.7
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    451 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Healthcare Marketplace

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Medical Devices, Payment Systems, Intellectual Property, Health Systems, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Commercialization, Leadership Development, Health Care Administration, Managed Care, Product Management, Go To Market Strategy, Regulatory Affairs, New Product Development, Hospital Experience, Pharmaceuticals, Organizational Structure, Market Opportunities, Medical Equipment, Health Care

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Olay

    Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Assurance and Control, Product Quality (QA/QC), Quality Assessment, Statistical Process Controls, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Management, Regulatory Affairs, Safety Standards, Regulatory Compliance, Product Testing, Standard Operating Procedure

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Glasgow

    Introduction to the Healthcare Industry

    Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Technology, Health Disparities, Health Systems, Health Care, Telehealth, Emerging Technologies, Health Care Administration, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Interviewing Skills

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial

    Skills you'll gain: Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research Ethics, Institutional Review Board (IRB), Drug Development, Record Keeping, Clinical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    202 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Novartis

    Targets, Assays & Screening

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Development, Pharmaceuticals, Pre-Clinical Development, Pharmacology, Laboratory Testing, Biochemical Assays, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Verification And Validation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Technician Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Pharmacy Experience, Pharmacology, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy Information System, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy, Medication Dispensation, Drug Development, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Medical Terminology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    75 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Dispensation, Pharmacist Assistance, Medical Prescription, Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacology, Patient Safety, Pharmacy, Medication Administration, Pharmaceutical Terminology, Pediatrics, Intravenous Therapy, Systems Of Measurement

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    63 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research

    Skills you'll gain: ChatGPT, Market Research, Market Analysis, Marketing, Prompt Engineering, Language Interpretation, Translation, and Studies, Generative AI, Content Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Minnesota

    Herbal Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Drug Interaction, Contraindication, Pharmacology, Patient Education And Counseling, Pharmacotherapy, Medication Therapy Management, Nurse Education, Pain Management, Pharmaceuticals, Patient Evaluation, Respiratory Care, Patient Safety, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Chronic Diseases, Gynecology, Health And Safety Standards, Medical Science and Research, Patient Communication, General Science and Research

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    847 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Precision Medicine

    Skills you'll gain: Precision Medicine, Biostatistics, Data Ethics, Healthcare Ethics, Pharmacology, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Technology, Primary Care, Clinical Research Ethics, General Medicine, Oncology, Pharmaceuticals, Health Policy, Molecular Biology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Education And Counseling, Drug Development, Informed Consent

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    407 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    MedCerts

    Pharmacy Medication and Safety

    Skills you'll gain: Medication Therapy Management, Asepsis, Drug Interaction, Medication Administration, Pharmacology, Patient-centered Care, Pharmacist Assistance, Pharmacy, Intravenous Therapy, Sterile Procedure, Personal protective equipment

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    37 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular pharmaceutical courses

  • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice: Novartis
  • Healthcare Marketplace: University of Minnesota
  • Quality Control and Regulatory in Cosmetic Science: Olay
  • Introduction to the Healthcare Industry: University of Glasgow
  • Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice: Recruitment & Trial: Novartis
  • Targets, Assays & Screening: Novartis
  • Pharmacy Technician Essentials: MedCerts
  • Pharmacy Dosages and Prescriptions Essentials: MedCerts
  • ChatGPT for Beginners: Using AI for Market Research: Coursera
  • Herbal Medicine: University of Minnesota

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