Training Courses

This instructor lead course is an advanced level course on Cell and Gene Therapies C&GT and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP). The course provides an overview of the most common and established components that are leveraged in C&GT products (e.g. plasmids, mRNA, lipid nanoparticles, viral vectors), covering terminology, manufacturing processes and subsequent analytical characterization of the manufactured components and therapeutic products. The adeno-associated virus (AAV) and chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell platforms are presented as the two most common and established therapeutic technologies for Gene Therapy and Cell Therapy, respectively. The purpose of this course it to provide a fundamental

This instructor led course is an advanced level course on Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) aspects of biopharmaceutical development. The purpose of this course is to provide an advanced understanding of the CMC considerations of biopharmaceuticals from development to commercialization. An emphasis will be placed on using Quality by Design principles to develop, manufacture and guide the product lifecycle. Lastly, we will examine biosimilars and regulatory factors that affect product development and the product lifecycle and drug costs.

This instructor led course introduces participants to the process of developing biopharmaceuticals starting with the gene of interest and ending with a commercial product. The course will cover process development, formulation, cell banking, manufacturing of drug substance, drug product and analytics. The need for Quality by Design in all aspects of biopharmaceutical development will be emphasized. Lastly, we’ll highlight the differences between small molecules and biomolecules (large molecules). The purpose of this course is to provide a fundamental understanding of the CMC aspects of biopharmaceuticals from development to market.

This fundamental course is ideal for professionals that are new to the biotechnology industry, professionals entering new work assignments encompassing biotechnology operations or individuals with previous pharmaceutical industry experience that want to learn the basics of biotechnology.

This training course in biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility design provides an overview of the concepts utilized in the development and renovation of sound designs for facilities that manufacture biopharmaceutical products.

To meet the challenges of the new Annex 1 guidance while enhancing industry efforts to develop, manufacture, and reliably deliver quality medicines to patients, ISPE is conducting a 4-day interactive training event in a unique setting, the European Aseptic and Sterile Environment (EASE) Facility in Strasbourg, France. This training provides hands-on opportunities to interact with equipment in a facility built for training pharmaceutical industry workers. During the training sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to conduct aseptic processing steps as well as ATMP manufacturing exercises in the clean rooms at the EASE facility including preparation and aseptic manipulation inside biological

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of biotech manufacturing processes - what makes biopharmaceutical processes different from small molecules. Course content explores the underlying principles of proteins and cells to provide the foundation for how and why processes manufacture therapeutic proteins.

This training course is designed to provide a clear understanding of the regulatory, scientific, and engineering tools required to successfully develop and validate bioprocesses. In addition, the course identifies the long list of activities required to validate biopharmaceutical processes.

This course will provide a fundamental overview of clean-in-place (CIP) systems including design, integration, and selection of cleaning chemicals. Participants will discuss engineering concepts, principles, and integration of CIP systems, clean-out-of-place (COP) systems, or immersion parts washers. While there will be some discussion of manual cleaning practices, cleaning principles will be primarily introduced as they relate to the dynamics of CIP and COP technologies, with an emphasis on selecting the right cleaning chemistries for specific soil residue

This course covers the risk-based approach to cleaning development and verification; risk analysis; procedures and evaluation tools including FMEA / FMECA, master planning, risk control, PAT, periodic assessment and monitoring, risk review and communication.

Worldwide Regulatory expectations and guidance as led by FDA and the EU have stated that all Pharmaceutical Quality Systems should apply a QRM (Quality Risk Management) approach. Through interactive workshops, this course will explain and apply the science and risk-based approach to integrated lifecycle Commissioning & Qualification by conducting verification of systems, equipment and facilities in accordance with the recently issued 2nd Edition Guide, ICH documents Q8 (R2), Q9, and Q10, current Regulatory Guidance, industry best practices, and ASTM E2500.

This interactive course will provide the learner with tools on how to implement a sustainable approach to a risk-based C&Q program, integrate the new C&Q program into existing quality systems, Quality Assurance and Engineering Management Systems and define organizational capabilities to support the new C&Q program.

This course will provide a fundamental overview of clean-in-place (CIP) systems including design, integration, and selection of cleaning chemicals. Participants will discuss engineering concepts, principles, and integration of CIP systems, clean-out-of-place (COP) systems, or immersion parts washers. While there will be some discussion of manual cleaning practices, cleaning principles will be primarily introduced as they relate to the dynamics of CIP and COP technologies, with an emphasis on selecting the right cleaning chemistries for specific soil residue

Worldwide Regulatory expectations and guidance as led by FDA and the EU have stated that all Pharmaceutical Quality Systems should apply a QRM (Quality Risk Management) approach. Through interactive workshops, this course will explain and apply the science and risk-based approach to integrated lifecycle Commissioning & Qualification by conducting verification of systems, equipment and facilities in accordance with the recently issued 2nd Edition Guide, ICH documents Q8 (R2), Q9, and Q10, current Regulatory Guidance, industry best practices, and ASTM E2500.

This interactive course will provide the learner with tools on how to implement a sustainable approach to a risk-based C&Q program, integrate the new C&Q program into existing quality systems, Quality Assurance and Engineering Management Systems and define organizational capabilities to support the new C&Q program.

This course uses the second edition of the ISPE Baseline® Guide: Sterile Product Manufacturing Facilities and the FDA's Guidance for Industry: Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing - Current Good Manufacturing Practice to provide an understanding of the key requirements and GMPs for sterile manufacturing facilities.

This training course focuses on common issues and problems in the operation of a facility and maintaining readiness for cGMP inspection. Topics include control system alarm management, common system construction deficiencies, cGMP documentation, maintaining an "inspection ready" state, frequency of testing and balancing, airflow visualization, air change rate reduction and more.

Specifically targeted to the needs of facility projects within the regulated pharmaceutical industry and demonstrates the value inherent in the use of “good practice” project management in the regulated pharmaceutical environment.

This course has been substantially updated to feature the guiding principles of the ISPE Baseline Guide: Water and Steam Systems (Second Edition) with particular emphasis placed upon microbial control and laboratory water as well as key design philosophies. The principles of design and operation of water systems used directly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory applications, including the essential concepts and principles of systems used to generate USP, EP and non-compendial waters will be covered.

This course will explore the essential concepts and principles of specification, design, commissioning/qualification of equipment and systems used to store and distribute water in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The course has been substantially updated to feature the guiding principles of the ISPE Baseline® Guide: Water and Steam Systems (Second Edition) with particular emphasis placed upon the new chapters for microbial control, laboratory water and rouging.

This highly interactive classroom course describes how the GAMP Good Practice Guide: A Risk-Based Approach to Compliant GxP Process Control Systems, and GAMP RDI Good Practice Guide: Data Integrity - Manufacturing Records  may be applied to achieve process control systems that are fit for intended use, incorporate data integrity and meet current regulatory requirements.

This fundamental course introduces participants to regulatory requirements for computerized systems in the pharmaceutical industry and explores tried, tested, and internationally recognized methods of meeting those requirements. GAMP guidance provides a pragmatic and effective framework for achieving computerized systems that are fit for intended use and meet current regulatory requirements, by building upon existing industry good practice in an efficient and effective manner.

This fundamental course introduces participants to regulatory requirements for computerized systems in the pharmaceutical industry and explores tried, tested, and internationally recognized methods of meeting those requirements. GAMP® guidance provides a pragmatic and effective framework for achieving computerized systems that are fit for intended use and meet current regulatory requirements. Please click the "Locations and Registrations" table to select the two or three-day sessions.

The importance and amount of data being generated to ensure product quality and patient safety continues to grow, and proper controls around that data continue to be a subject of regulatory scrutiny. Regulatory agencies across the world are repeatedly citing data integrity issues. As a result, industry guidance and enforcement strategies are evolving. Regulatory concerns and warning letters have extended to all areas of the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device business, including manufacturing, development, clinical, pharmacovigilance and other areas of the product lifecycle. This course will cover data integrity, electronic records and signatures, and the compliant operation of GxP Computerized Systems

This GAMP Data Integrity 21 CFR Part 11 Training Course will cover data integrity, electronic records and signatures, and the compliant operation of GxP Computerized Systems to provide the tools and techniques to implement proper controls for data.

The interactive course uses extensive exercises to provide an intense examination and interpretation of the cGMP regulations with special emphasis on applying the "right dose" of GMP to various situations to assure that methods, facilities, and controls are used for the manufacture processing, packing, or holding of drug products to meet requirements for safety, identity, strength, quality, and purity.

This course will focus on aseptic processing and quality management around the most important pharmaceutical technology.

This Auditing for GMP course is specifically designed to address the challenges of GMP auditing for the pharmaceutical industry and present the basic competencies required to effectively perform the auditor's assigned responsibilities.

This course is designed to help participants understand the GMPs as they relate to the pharmaceutical industry. Participants will gather information about both European regulators and the FDA, how the various agencies enforce GMP requirements, and what to expect during a routine GMP inspection. They will examine and discuss the process of a regulatory inspection and gain valuable insight into the compliance auditing process.

This course covers areas in which compliance requirements differ most from traditional pharmaceuticals and biologics and will review common deficiencies and problem areas related to the ICH Harmonised Tripartite Guideline Good Manufacturing Practice Guide For Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Q7 and the USFDA's interpretation of ICH Q7, as defined in Q7A, the Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

This new training course on the elements necessary to ensure readiness for pre-approval inspections provides strategy and tactics towards preparation than can be customized to individual organization requirements.

This training course focuses on common issues and problems in the operation of a facility and maintaining readiness for cGMP inspection. Topics include control system alarm management, common system construction deficiencies, cGMP documentation, maintaining an "inspection ready" state, frequency of testing and balancing, airflow visualization, air change rate reduction and more.

This course is focused on the commercial manufacture of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) drug products in manufacturing facilities. The purpose of this course is to focus on facility engineering issues and how to provide cost-effective facilities to ensure that products of the highest quality are consistently manufactured, as defined in the new Good Practice Guide.

In this course, you will receive a thorough overview of the clinical supply chain from beginning to end, including: designing appropriate packaging and labeling to match the study design, creating a plan of action to prepare the CTM and how to implement the plan and troubleshoot. The course will also cover the logistics of distribution of the CTM to the clinical sites globally. Important tools, such as outsourcing vendors for packaging and labeling and Interactive Response Technology will be covered to ensure familiarity with all the necessary concepts.

Combination Products: Challenges and Expectations (T47) Overview With the increasing regulatory scrutiny on combination products, this new highly interactive course provides six (6) different aspects of a combination product which are: Combination Product GMPs Criticality of Design Input and how to define the requirements Design Verification and Validation approaches What to expect and considerations for Clinical Trial for Combination Products Human Factors for Combination Products Post Market Considerations An overview and the intricacies of the GMPs for combination products will be provided that specifically address the challenges and expectations from industry and global regulatory agencies. The development of the basis

This course covers areas in which compliance requirements differ most from traditional pharmaceuticals and biologics and will review common deficiencies and problem areas related to the ICH Harmonised Tripartite Guideline Good Manufacturing Practice Guide For Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Q7 and the USFDA's interpretation of ICH Q7, as defined in Q7A, the Good Manufacturing Practice Guidance for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

This course is designed to help pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals chart a new course for innovation based on PAT. The course provides an overview to the tools and principles outlined in the FDA guidance, PAT - A Framework for Innovative Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.

This course will focus on using the logic diagram, how cross contamination control fits into the Quality System, how health-based limits are developed, setting cleaning validation limits, risk assessments for cross contamination and formulation a Quality Risk Management Plan.

This course is designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of how to measure operational excellence including insights on relevant qualitative enablers as well as meaningful quantitative performance indicators.

This training course examines current technology and provides scenario-based exercises for system troubleshooting and investigational events for process deviations, discusses quality management and GMP inspection preparation, and provides guidance on advanced asset lifecycle management strategy.

This training course on Pharmaceutical Technology Transfer identifies criteria for successful technology transfer and provides ‘how to’ examples which can be individually tailored, depending on the type and scope of transfer.

This interactive advanced workshop uses case studies to provide practical tools and techniques to identify solutions for applying QRM principles to current challenges and provides hands-on experience with preparing for and facilitating risk assessments.

Through group exercises, this course on Quality by Design will delve into implementation and operation of an effective and efficient control strategy in manufacturing, which is a key element of process performance and product quality monitoring and continual improvement.

Specifically targeted to the needs of facility projects within the regulated pharmaceutical industry and demonstrates the value inherent in the use of “good practice” project management in the regulated pharmaceutical environment.

This course will show how First Principles-based approaches will provide a valuable tool to help create such control strategies. Drawing on examples from over 30 years’ experience in the pharma industry, the attendees will see what First Principles are and how not using a First Principle approach can lead to poor problem solving and even significant disasters.

This course is designed to help pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals chart a new course for innovation based on PAT. The course provides an overview to the tools and principles outlined in the FDA guidance, PAT - A Framework for Innovative Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.

This training course is relevant to individuals working throughout the pharmaceutical product lifecycle in development, manufacturing, quality, and many other roles involved in validation of products and processes. It will help you integrate and link the science and risk-based lifecycle approach for Process Validation to your overall Pharmaceutical Quality System.

Through group exercises, this course on Quality by Design will delve into implementation and operation of an effective and efficient control strategy in manufacturing, which is a key element of process performance and product quality monitoring and continual improvement.

Coming Soon 2024 - CAPA and Continuous Improvement using Process Performance & Product Quality Monitoring (PPPQMS), are elements of the Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS), supported by ICH Q10. By practicing effective CAPA and PPPQMS a Pharmaceutical Quality System can realize Quality Management Maturity.

Through lecture and group exercises this course illustrates how quality systems work, the purpose of the different elements, how they connect to each other and how to recognize and transfer knowledge/connectivity throughout the organization. The diagram below from ICH Q10, covers the product life cycle for a PQS/QMS system and all aspects will be covered by this course.

This course covers the risk-based approach to cleaning development and verification; risk analysis; procedures and evaluation tools including FMEA / FMECA, master planning, risk control, PAT, periodic assessment and monitoring, risk review and communication.

This highly interactive classroom course describes how the GAMP Good Practice Guide: A Risk-Based Approach to Compliant GxP Process Control Systems, and GAMP RDI Good Practice Guide: Data Integrity - Manufacturing Records  may be applied to achieve process control systems that are fit for intended use, incorporate data integrity and meet current regulatory requirements.

This training course is designed to provide a clear understanding of the regulatory, scientific, and engineering tools required to successfully develop and validate bioprocesses. In addition, the course identifies the long list of activities required to validate biopharmaceutical processes.

This training course is relevant to individuals working throughout the pharmaceutical product lifecycle in development, manufacturing, quality, and many other roles involved in validation of products and processes. It will help you integrate and link the science and risk-based lifecycle approach for Process Validation to your overall Pharmaceutical Quality System.

This course is focused on how to be compliant in the design, operation & qualification of critical utilities and how to prove it. It comprises four modules including interactive case studies from real experience. This helps the participants to experience live discussions on compliance topics. The content is primarily based on the new ISPE Good Practice Guide “Critical Utilities GMP Compliance”.

This course will cover the principles of design and operation of water systems used directly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory applications, including the essential concepts and principles of systems used to generate USP and non-compendial waters. These concepts include specification, design, operation, testing, and maintenance of equipment and systems for water generation.

This course has been substantially updated to feature the guiding principles of the ISPE Baseline Guide: Water and Steam Systems (Second Edition) with particular emphasis placed upon microbial control and laboratory water as well as key design philosophies. The principles of design and operation of water systems used directly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory applications, including the essential concepts and principles of systems used to generate USP, EP and non-compendial waters will be covered.

This course will explore the essential concepts and principles of specification, design, commissioning/qualification of equipment and systems used to store and distribute water in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The course has been substantially updated to feature the guiding principles of the ISPE Baseline® Guide: Water and Steam Systems (Second Edition) with particular emphasis placed upon the new chapters for microbial control, laboratory water and rouging.