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Complete the form below to learn more about our Clinical Trial Management Bootcamp that leads to a high-demand career in Clinical Trial Management
ABOUT THE COURSE
A WORK SCHEDULE
Classes meet three times per week from 6:30PM - 9:30PM, twice online and once in person at Worcester State University.
Learn from experienced clinical trial managers. They’ll not only teach you the fundamentals, but the updates, tips, & tricks they learn daily.
DOING
Apply the new concepts and skills you learn in practical exercises, ongoing activities, and real-world projects.
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ERIC KUPFERBERG, PhD
CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR AT STACK EDUCATION
CAREER
Our Professional Acceleration Program will help you take the next step on your unique professional journey, teaching and reinforcing the essential soft skills that will help you get the job you want. Learn the practical know-how of how to build a portfolio, network and interview for a job, through games and hands-on exercises.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
A professional certificate in clinical trials management from Worcester State University
Portfolio of projects including your own standard operating procedures for interpreting study protocols, patient recruitment, informed consent, and site visit preparations
Lean Methodology
Agile Methodology
Growth Mindset
Adaptability
COMMUNICATION AND INNOVATION SKILLS
Emotional Intelligence
Time Management & Prioritization
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Frameworks
Data-driven Decision Making
Effective Presentation Skills
High-stakes Communication
ABOUT WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY
Worcester State University is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence. Our students receive a variety of multi-disciplinary opportunities enabling them to explore their academic interests and prepare for their careers. Our students take on real-world challenges with portfolios that include critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving, communication, technology and global awareness skills. We offer 60 undergraduate majors and minors, 29 master’s degrees, post-baccalaureate certificates, and graduate programs, and real-time access to online, noncredit professional training. Our accreditation by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE), formerly the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), demonstrates that our liberal arts and sciences curriculum meets or exceeds its criteria for assessment of quality.
Stack Education empowers colleges & universities to offer industry-driven, industry-taught courses, helping students of all ages learn the skills and earn the experience they need for the modern economy. Our programming is unique as we use local industry experts to teach our classes and provide an industry project in partnership with a local business. Our proprietary Professional Acceleration Program curriculum (PACC) envelops our program and gives students the necessary capabilities and skills required to thrive in business and in life. Stack Education is headquartered in Boston, MA.
ABOUT STACK EDUCATION
PEGGY YU
WHY THIS PROGRAM?
The Clinical Trial Management Bootcamp is a part-time 16-week course that gives you the technical skills & experience you need to be a part of the next medical breakthrough.
In this accelerated course, you will learn the fundamentals of Good Clinical Practices, clinical site management, and site monitoring from industry experts using a case-based method of instruction. Our interactive approach is ideal for rehearsing the common interactions among drug company sponsors, principal investigators, regulatory bodies, study coordinators, monitors, and contract research organizations. Upon finishing our program, you will be able to hit the ground running as a CRC or CRA.
Throughout this program, you will be introduced to the Communication & Innovation skills that companies look for in top performers, and will help you succeed throughout your career. These will be critical as you practice, hone, and showcase your abilities in your Company Project, where you’ll apply both your technical skills and your ability to collaborate on diverse teams in real-world situations.
AND MENTORING SUPPORT
Upon graduation from the bootcamp, our career mentors will guide you in your career growth & job search, and help you connect with the right people and companies along the way. utilize the Stack Network to help you find a job, and make sure you are prepared to get the job you seek.
A firm grasp of the scientific concepts of research design, including the writing of clinical protocols and study reports
An deep understanding of the ethical and participant safety considerations in clinical research
Critical insights into the investigational products development and the FDA regulations that govern biomedical products
A strong comprehension of Good Clinical Practices, both as conceptual and applied guidelines
An extensive knowledge of clinical study site management, including study coordination and site monitoring
An appreciation of data management techniques and informatics tools
An embodiment of leadership and professionalism in clinical research
A facility in communication and teamwork across different stakeholder groups
5,000
Clinical Research Coordinator/Clinical Research Associate job vacancies in 2018
Source: Recruiter.com
10-15%
growth rate in those vacancies by 2026
Source: Recruiter.com
350+
direct employers in the United States competing for CRA/CRC talent
Source: Study.com
A network of clinical research coordinators and clinical research associates with industry experience
WHY LEARN CLINICAL TRIAL MANAGEMENT?
RELEVANT SKILLS FOR
*1-3 year salary. Source: Glassdoor.
INSTRUCTORS
INSTRUCTORS
Interested in hearing more?
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LORALIE BRENNEN
MANAGER, CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR TRAINING, MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL
TUITION AND FINANCING
FULL TUITION
Pay full tuition at the start of the program and receive $250 off
$9,995
INCOME SHARE AGREEMENT
Make flexible tuition payments only after landing a new job
$0
STUDENT LOAN
Choose when you start paying and how much based on your credit history and finances
$150-$250
per month
INSTALLMENT PLAN
Pay tuition in 4 payments during the bootcamp with no interest
$1873-$2373
per month