Frequently Asked Questions
What You Might Be Wondering About CfPIE
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How do I become Certified?
To obtain your certification, all you need to do is participate in three core courses and one elective course related to one of our 13 certification tracks. Once you complete the four courses, take the corresponding examinations and maintain an average minimum score of 70 percent, CfPIE will issue your certification credentials.
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How much does certification cost?
The total cost of certification is dictated by which four courses you select and when you register (per our discount programs).
There is no additional charge for certification above the standard course fee. All of our courses are either 15 hours or 20 hours in length. The 15 hour courses are $2150 and the 20 hour courses are $2650.
There is a $200 discount available per course if you register more than 30 days in advance, register for more than one course at a time, or if multiple attendees from the same company are attending the same course session. Discounts cannot be combined.
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How can I participate?
Simply register for and attend the course, complete the exam and let us know which Certification Track you'd like to be enrolled in.
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Where do I take the exams?
Exams are made available on-line once the course is over. We will send you a link to the exams via email on the last day of the course. A history of your training and exams scores will be available when you access your account via our website. Individual course Attendance Certificates can also be printed from your account.
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How long is my certification good for?
Currently, we do not have an expiration date for our certification programs.
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Do I have to complete the courses in a certain amount of time?
No, but we suggest completing all four courses in a maximum of two or three years as courses are constantly updated to reflect changes in industry The average time taken to achieve Certification is 18 - 24 months.
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If I have already taken a course within the certification curriculum, can I take the test and have it count towards certification?
Yes, but only if you took that course within the last twelve months as our course content changes frequently.
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Why do I need to create an account with CfPIE?
Creating a CfPIE account helps you view registration history, download course personalized course completion certificates, and complete optional post-course exams for Certification Program credit. All CfPIE course attendees must create an account.
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How do I create an account with CfPIE?
When you register for a CfPIE training course, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you are registering yourself only, once you create an account you will be able to complete the checkout process.
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I would like to register myself and other people from my organization for a training course. How can I do this?
If you are registering yourself and other colleagues from your organization for a training course, please set up an account for each individual who is attending. This will allow that individual to access their account and track their training history.
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I am registering people other than myself for a training course. How can I do this?
If you are only registering other colleagues from your organization for a training course, please set up an account for each individual who is attending. This will allow that individual to access their account and track their training history.
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What kind of discounts do you offer?
We offer Early Bird, Group, and Multiple Course Discounts. Visit our discounts overview page to learn more.
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What is the minimum number of people needed to secure an on-site training?
We offer on-site training for organizations who have 10 or more attendees. In most cases, it is economical to bring a course on-site only if you have 10 or more who need training. Our On-Site Course Fees are based on the length of the course.
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What is your cancellation policy?
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- Auditing and Qualifying Suppliers and Vendors
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- Comprehensive Overview of FDA Regulatory Compliance for Drug and Biotech Products
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- Good Manufacturing Practices Training | GMP Course
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- Implementing and FDA Compliant Stability Program
- Integration of Risk Management Principles and Activities into the Pharmaceutical Quality System
- Intro to Medical Device Submission - 510(s)s, PMAs & Exemptions
- Introduction to Medical Combination Products
- Introduction to Statistical Analysis of Laboratory Data
- Introduction to Vaccines - CMC Regulatory and Quality Aspects
- Laboratory Equipment Validation and Qualification
- Lyophilization Technology - Application of Scientific Principles
- Marketing & Advertising of Pharmaceutical & Medical Devices
- Medical Device Process Validation Training for Professionals
- Medical Devices: Developing Effective Post Market Surveillance and Compliant Handling Systems
- Molecular Biology Techniques - Applications in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries
- OTC Drug and Personal Care Product GMP & FDA Regulation
- Oncology Drug Development Course - A Comprehensive Overview
- Overview of FDA Regulatory Compliance for Medical Devices
- Overview of the New EU Medical Devices Regulations: MDR, IVDR, CE Mark and Compliance, QMS Fundamentals
- Pharmaceutical Root Cause Analysis of Failures & Deviations - Developing an Effective CAPA Strategy
- Preparation of FDA Submissions and Communicating with the FDA
- Preparing the CMC Section for NDAs/INDs/CTDs
- Process Validation for Drugs and Biologics
- QbD - Product & Process Optimization using Design of Experiments
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control for Biologics and Biopharmaceuticals
- RNA Biotechnology - An Introductory Course
- Specifications for APIs & Pharmaceutical Drug Products
- Technical Writing for Pharma, Biotech and Med Devices
- The Drug Development Process from Concept to Market
- US Medical Device & Quality Systems Regulations - Design Controls & Validation
- Writing Effective SOP and Other Process Documents
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