Computer System Validation
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Course Fee
$2150.00 Regular Registration
$1950.00 Early Bird Pricing (Register 30 Days in Advance)
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Course Description
This fifteen-hour course focuses on developing and implementing computer systems performing regulated operations with an appropriate level of documented evidence to satisfy US and EU agency expectations. The course targets deliverable document content and how to avoid rework and unnecessary expense through a proactive approach. Examples include discussions on practices that add value to computer validation and common practices that add overhead with minimal value. The core elements of a satisfactory computer validation program will be emphasized.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The regulatory compliance expectations for computer validation
- The tasks and deliverables expected for computer validation
- Over 280 FDA warning letters for compliance issues related to computer validation topics
- Why validation processes vary so much
- How Computer Software Assurance (CSA) adds value to validation and reduces paperwork
- Strategies for practical, yet defensible computer validation
- How cybersecurity concepts are covered in computer validation
- SOPs required for system operation and maintenance
- 21 CFR part 11 and its implications for common regulations
- An active discussion of part 11 examples and attendee questions
- How GAMP 5 can assist with computer validation
- Validating cloud-based and Software as a Service (SaaS) systems
- Considerations for validating digitalized systems and systems using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Auditing GXP computer systems and suppliers
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for Validation, Quality, IT, and Business personnel responsible for implementing and using regulated computer systems in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries. The course is of special value to personnel seeking experience with computer validation and issues associated with FDA regulated computer systems. The course is especially designed for attendees seeking a thorough introductory level of understanding yet is also designed to be valuable to those with prior experience seeking to remain current with industry trends and approaches.
Certification Tracks
- (BDCP) Biopharmaceutical Development Certified Professional™
- (CCCP) Clinical Compliance Certified Professional™
- (CMCCP) Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) Certified Professional™
- (CMDCP) Certified Medical Device Compliance Professional™
- (CPVP) Certified Process Validation Professional™
- (GLPCP) Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Certified Compliance Professional™
- (GMPCP) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) Certified Professional™
- (GRACP) Global Regulatory Affairs Compliance Professional™
- (PDCP) Pharmaceutical Development Certified Professional™
- (QSRCP) Quality System Regulation (QSR) Certified Compliance Professional™
Registrant Information:
Each person attending a course will be asked to set up an Attendee Profile Account during the registration process. Creating an Account helps you view your order history and manage your training programs. If you are registering for others, please set up an Account in the Attendee’s name. If you are registering more than one person, you’ll need to set up a separate account for each Attendee.