Course Title: Certification in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Designed by: Skillversity
Duration: 1 Month (4 Weeks)
Mode: Online / Hybrid
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Weekly Modules Breakdown

Week 1: Introduction to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

• Definition & Importance of GLP in Laboratory Settings

• History & Evolution of GLP Regulations

• International GLP Guidelines (OECD, FDA, WHO, ISO 17025)

• Principles of GLP: Personnel, Facilities, Equipment, & Documentation

• Case Study: Impact of GLP on Laboratory Data Integrity

Week 2: GLP Implementation in Laboratory Operations

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & Protocol Development

• Sample Handling, Storage, & Chain of Custody Compliance

• Equipment Calibration, Validation & Maintenance

• Quality Control (QC) & Quality Assurance (QA) in GLP Compliance

• Case Study: Ensuring GLP Compliance in a Research or Diagnostic Lab

Week 3: GLP in Preclinical, Clinical, & Industrial Laboratories

• GLP in Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Research

• Role of GLP in Environmental, Food, & Chemical Testing Labs

• Data Management, Record-Keeping, & Audit Trails in GLP Labs

• Compliance with Regulatory Authorities (FDA, EMA, NABL, OECD)

• Case Study: Investigating GLP Non-Compliance & Corrective Actions

Week 4: Laboratory Safety, Ethics, & Future Trends in GLP

• Biosafety & Risk Assessment in GLP Labs

• Ethical Considerations & Legal Aspects of GLP

• Role of AI & Automation in Enhancing GLP Compliance

• Continuous Improvement Strategies for GLP-Certified Labs

• Final Project: Developing a GLP Compliance Plan for a Laboratory

Assessment & Certification

• Weekly Quizzes & Assignments

• Practical Demonstrations (if applicable)

• Final Online Examination

• Certificate of Completion by Skillversity