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ACRP honors the 2023 Certification Milestone Achievers, an exclusive group of nearly 1,700 professionals who have consistently proven their commitment to conducting clinical trials safely, ethically, and to the highest standard.

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ACRP Certified professionals say their achievement results in increased job responsibility, more employment and advancement opportunities, and recognition—including promotions, bonuses, and salary increases.

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Getting Started in Clinical Research

Interested in a career in clinical research? You’re in the right place! Explore career options, resources, and more to help you find your first opportunity in clinical research.

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Clinical Researcher—December 2024

In the spirit of closing out one year and looking forward to the next, contributors to this issue ask readers to consider how they can go about “Clearing the Path to Tomorrow’s Impactful Trials” through improved understanding of timely aspects of informed consent, patient recruitment and engagement, trial design, artificial intelligence, and more.

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New! DCT Perspectives White Paper

This new white paper examines recent work by ACRP and its members to build awareness of the need for a new budget model for sites and to leverage the adoption of DCT elements to improve how sites are supported in their critical contribution to drug development.

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Advancing People Advancing Health™

Through our gold-standard education, the most rigorous certification process in the industry, and strong comment connections – ACRP prepares clinical research professionals to be the study team members employers can trust to get it right.

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For organizations who want to provide their clinical study teams with continuous, ongoing education and professional development resources, Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.

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Advance Yourself

When you become an ACRP member, you’re joining a network with a global reach—and so much more. Our member community of 17,000 clinical research professionals look to us for gold-standard education, rigorous certification, and indispensable connections.

Membership Benefits

Organization Membership

For organizations who want to provide their clinical study teams with continuous, ongoing education and professional development resources, Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.

Organization Membership
Learning
In this Section
Popular Training Courses

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Simulation

Understanding Clinical Trial Protocols

Building Quality Management Systems

Site Quality Management Tools

Guidelines and Regulations Resource Center

ACRP is committed to being a trusted source for all professionals whose roles involve conducting and leading clinical research. Access the most accurate and up-to-date information related to clinical research guidelines and regulations.

Explore Resources
Certification
In this Section
Our Programs
ACRP Certification Milestone Achievers

ACRP honors the 2023 Certification Milestone Achievers, an exclusive group of nearly 1,700 professionals who have consistently proven their commitment to conducting clinical trials safely, ethically, and to the highest standard.

Learn More
Careers
In this Section
Boost Your Prospects with ACRP Certification

ACRP Certified professionals say their achievement results in increased job responsibility, more employment and advancement opportunities, and recognition—including promotions, bonuses, and salary increases.

Learn More

Getting Started in Clinical Research

Interested in a career in clinical research? You’re in the right place! Explore career options, resources, and more to help you find your first opportunity in clinical research.

Learn More
Insights
In this Section
Clinical Researcher—December 2024

In the spirit of closing out one year and looking forward to the next, contributors to this issue ask readers to consider how they can go about “Clearing the Path to Tomorrow’s Impactful Trials” through improved understanding of timely aspects of informed consent, patient recruitment and engagement, trial design, artificial intelligence, and more.

Read December 2024 Issue

View Archives

New! DCT Perspectives White Paper

This new white paper examines recent work by ACRP and its members to build awareness of the need for a new budget model for sites and to leverage the adoption of DCT elements to improve how sites are supported in their critical contribution to drug development.

Learn More
Events
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Upcoming Events
- Colorado Chapter: Virtual Certification Exam Prep Course
  
  January 18, 2025
- NY Metro Chapter: Virtual Course/Study Group for ACRP Certification
  
  January 21-23, 2025
- St. Louis Chapter: January 2025 Get-Together
  
  January 22, 2025
View All Events
Discounted Rates for ACRP 2025

ACRP members save $200 on their ACRP 2025 registration—or $400 when a pre-conference workshop is also selected. With a low membership fee of $160/year, you’ll immediately recoup your investment when you register for the conference.

ACRP Membership

Conference Registration
Employer Resources
In this Section
Advancing People Advancing Health™

Through our gold-standard education, the most rigorous certification process in the industry, and strong comment connections – ACRP prepares clinical research professionals to be the study team members employers can trust to get it right.

Learn More

Organization Membership

For organizations who want to provide their clinical study teams with continuous, ongoing education and professional development resources, Organization Membership is a turnkey and scalable solution.

Learn More

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