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Rigorous clinical research education. Accessible to all.

Start with our free Good Clinical Practice (GCP) track—from beginner to ICH E6(R3) certified. Then advance through specialized career tracks designed for clinical research professionals.

The Curriculum

Nine modules. Six hours. ICH E6(R3) mastery.

We distilled ICH E6(R3) into nine comprehensive modules. Each combines narrative storytelling, regulatory interpretation, and practical worksheets so you can apply Good Clinical Practice the moment you finish.

Total Duration

6 hours

Self-paced, progress saved

Assessments

100+

Scenario-based questions

Built with senior CRAs, quality leads, and principal investigators.

0140m

GCP Foundations and Principles

Begin your ICH E6(R3) journey with a comprehensive overview of Good Clinical Practice—its history, global adoption, and why it matters for participant safety and data integrity.

  • Define GCP and explain its regulatory framework
  • Apply the 11 core principles to trial scenarios
0250m

Roles and Responsibilities

Understand the distinct obligations of every stakeholder—investigators, sponsors, CROs, and ethics committees—and how each safeguards participant rights under E6(R3).

  • Distinguish sponsor vs. investigator duties
  • Describe IRB/IEC approval requirements
0335m

Informed Consent

Master the informed consent process—from initial approach through ongoing re-consent—with special attention to vulnerable populations and E6(R3) documentation requirements.

  • Conduct compliant informed consent discussions
  • Apply extra safeguards for vulnerable groups
0455m

Protocol and Trial Conduct

Learn protocol adherence strategies, deviation management, amendment workflows, and investigational product accountability—the operational backbone of GCP-compliant trials.

  • Manage protocol deviations appropriately
  • Maintain IP accountability throughout trials
0545m

Safety Reporting

Navigate the critical world of pharmacovigilance: AE vs. SAE classification, SUSAR expedited reporting, timelines that matter, and documentation that protects participants.

  • Classify AEs, SAEs, and SUSARs correctly
  • Meet expedited reporting timelines
0635m

Data Integrity and Records

Master ALCOA++ principles—Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate—plus source data verification and electronic systems validation requirements.

  • Apply ALCOA++ to all trial documentation
  • Validate electronic data capture systems
0745m

Data Governance

Explore the E6(R3) data governance framework—lifecycle management, computerized systems validation, audit trails, and safeguarding trial blinding in the digital age.

  • Implement data governance best practices
  • Ensure computerized systems compliance
0845m

Quality Management & Monitoring

Embrace the E6(R3) quality revolution: Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM), Quality by Design (QbD), Critical to Quality factors, and modern centralized monitoring approaches.

  • Design quality into trial protocols
  • Implement risk-based monitoring strategies
0945m

Essential Documents & Inspections

Complete your training with TMF organization, essential document requirements, noncompliance handling, and proven strategies for successful regulatory inspections.

  • Organize inspection-ready TMF documentation
  • Navigate regulatory inspections confidently
Why it matters

Good Clinical Practice is no longer optional. We make it accessible.

Every clinical trial hinges on a shared language of ethics, documentation, and oversight. The most recent ICH E6(R3) revision raises the bar—demanding smarter risk management, verified digital systems, and human-centred consent workflows.

FreeGCP was built as an open-access reference implementation of those expectations. We blend the rigour of regulatory source documents with annotated case studies and interactive exercises that translate policy into instinct.

The result: a credible credential for individuals and a scalable baseline for organizations who refuse to cut corners on participant safety or data integrity.

Who we train

Clinical research professionals

CRAs, CRCs, data managers, site coordinators, and quality specialists who need proof of current GCP mastery.

Principal investigators & clinicians

Physicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals entering or refreshing regulated research work.

Sponsor & CRO leadership

Regulatory, QA, and project leads who must maintain current GCP certification and compliance standards.

What you'll master

  • Set up an inspection-ready document system using the latest ICH E6(R3) annexes.
  • Navigate protocol amendments without compromising participant safety.
  • Translate deviation reports into CAPA language sponsors and auditors expect.
  • Coordinate safety reporting across global sites with consistent documentation.

Master the principles of Good Clinical Practice with training that meets academic standards.

Create your free account to access the complete ICH E6(R3) curriculum, knowledge assessments, and professional certificate.

Free flagship course

Master Good Clinical Practice in a single, uncompromising program.

We re-engineered the ICH E6(R3) curriculum into an immersive learning experience: interactive modules, annotated guidelines, and real-world scenarios that mirror the realities of sponsor oversight. No paywalls, no watered-down summaries—just the training you actually need to step into a regulated role.

Credential

ICH E6(R3) Certificate

Issued instantly with QR verification and ledger logging.

Format

Interactive • Case studies • Quizzes

Designed for desktop deep work and mobile refreshers.

  • Self-paced comprehensive training

    Interactive modules, annotated readings, and real-world scenarios crafted by senior CRAs.

  • Structured assessments

    Lesson knowledge checks, module quizzes, and a comprehensive final exam aligned with sponsor expectations.

  • Instant industry credential

    Receive a verifiable certificate with QR validation and ledger ID the moment you pass.

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Community

Built for Research Professionals

Early feedback from the clinical research community

This will be a great asset to the clinical research community. The ICH E6(R3) focus and comprehensive curriculum coverage is exactly what we need for current GCP training standards.

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FAQs

Practical answers for compliance and certification

All certificates include QR codes and unique IDs for instant verification during audits and inspections.

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Advance your clinical research credentials with rigorous, self-paced training.

Begin the FreeGCP track now and earn your verifiable certification. Join coordinators, monitors, and investigators advancing their careers with ICH E6(R3) training.

  • No credit card or hidden trials
  • Certificate verified instantly
  • Progress syncs across every device
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