The Association of Clinical Research Professionals

ACRP Project Management Best Practices™ Training Program

For employers looking to expand project management skills across the entire study team, ACRP’s Project Management Best Practices™ training program delivers practical, hands-on training specific to clinical research.

ACRP’s Project Management Best Practices™ training program is supported by case studies and real-world scenarios from clinical trials, making it a one-of-a-kind training solution.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Develop an understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and the expectations of PM competency
  • Introduce essential duties that PMs may perform to ensure that the Site’s, IRB’s, and/or Sponsor’s responsibilities under ICH GCP are fulfilled
  • Introduce and review different competency areas that PMs should be familiar with to perform their trial related duties
  • Build a better understanding of the qualities and knowledge that lead to successful project management

Specs & Features

  • Facilitated by Dedicated ACRP Instructors Who Are Subject Matter Experts
  • Delivered Through Combination of Independent Learning and Facilitated Instructor-Led Training
  • Designed to Meet Various Learner Styles Through Use of Text, Audio, and Learning by Doing
  • Community-Based Learning in Cohorts to Foster a Positive, Active-Learning Environment
  • Flexible Delivery Options Including In-Person, Virtual, or Teach-to-Train
  • Flexible Timelines to Help You Balance Training Commitment with Day-to-Day Priorities*
  • Concludes with Assessment to Validate Knowledge Gain and Justify ROI
  • Learners Earn ACRP Contact Hours to Support ACRP Certification Maintenance (if applicable)**

* This program is typically 40 hours and delivered over multiple days.
**The number of Contact Hours will be determined by the final course length.

Agenda

  • Course Overview, Competency Development for Project Management and Leadership Competencies
  • Clinical Project Management Responsibilities
  • Clinical Project Development
  • Project Scope and Timeline
  • Communication Skills
  • Resource and Relationship Management
  • Clinical Quality and Risk Management
  • Project Procurement Management
  • Project Stakeholder Management
  • Work/Life Integration
  • Use of AI in Project Management and Clinical Research