Pharmaceutical manufacturers must comply with the regulatory requirements of the countries where they produce and sell medical products. This free, self-paced online course includes 10 modules on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Basic GMP principles are specified by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pharmaceutical Inspection Cooperation Scheme (PIC/S). GMPs are critical to ensuring medical products are quality-assured and fit for the intended use. Many countries have their own GMP guidelines, which are often based on the WHO standards. This course presents foundational concepts based on WHO and PIC/S principles.

Subject area:
cGMP

Objectives (If applicable):
Describe manufacturing standards to ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of products.
Recognize and act on inconsistencies from GMP
Articulate the importance of GMP to safeguarding public health

Target Audience (If applicable):
This foundational course is free and is recommended for college and graduate students as well as individuals working in:
Manufacturing
Regulatory affairs
Quality assurance
Quality control
Laboratories