ACCRO-DLS: Advanced Certificate in Clinical Research Operations & Data Life Science
Our flagship programme. 48 live hours over 8 weekends, live online, taught by industry practitioners. Next batch starts Saturday, 12 December 2026.
50 seats · Saturday 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Why This Programme
University curricula teach the science. CROs, sponsors and health-tech companies expect operational, audit-ready skills on day one. ACCRO-DLS trains you on the guidelines, dictionaries, documents and safety processes used in real trials.
What the 48 Hours Cover
Clinical research operations
Pharmacovigilance
Clinical data management
Medical writing
Medical coding
Regulatory affairs in CR
Quality assurance in CR
AI in clinical research
Medical devices
Clinical data analyticsBiostatistics
ATS-friendly resume
Mock interview preparation
Placement assistanceThe Four Core Tracks
Track 1: Clinical Research Operations & Site Start-Up
- ICH-GCP E6(R3) and the New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019
- Feasibility, site selection (SQV), site initiation (SIV) and investigator selection
- Clinical trial agreements, master service agreements and site budgets
- Ethics committee dossiers and CTRI registration
- eTMF inspection readiness, investigator site files and source data verification
Track 2: Clinical Data Management & Medical Coding
- EDC architecture, eCRF design logic and user acceptance testing
- Data validation specifications, edit checks and discrepancy management
- MedDRA (SOC to LLT) and WHO Drug Global coding
- Data integrity under 21 CFR Part 11: audit trails, e-signatures and database lock
Track 3: Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety
- ICSR intake, validity criteria, seriousness and expectedness triage
- Reporting timelines: ICH E2A 7- and 15-day expedited reports, and SAE timelines under the NDCT Rules, 2019
- Writing safety narratives for serious adverse events
- Causality assessment with WHO-UMC criteria and the Naranjo scale
- PSUR/PBRER overview and safety database workflows
Track 4: Biostatistics, Evidence Synthesis & Medical Writing
- Sample size, power and inferential analysis in IBM SPSS, GraphPad Prism and R
- Systematic reviews and meta-analyses following PRISMA
- Clinical study reports (ICH E3), protocol synopses, SmPCs and patient leaflets
Alongside the tracks: regulatory affairs, quality assurance, AI in clinical research, medical devices, medical coding and clinical data analytics overviews, plus an ATS-friendly resume, mock interviews and placement assistance.
What You Will Produce
Four real-format work samples for your portfolio and interviews:
- A site monitoring visit report
- A query log from an eCRF data review
- A serious adverse event safety narrative
- A statistical summary with tables and figures
Career Support
- One-to-one ATS resume review for CRA, CRC, CDM and drug safety roles
- Technical mock interviews on GCP scenarios, EDC queries and adverse-event triage
- 40+ resource vault: guidelines, SOP templates, sample eCRF books and checklists
- Internship opportunities and placement assistance through our network
Who Can Join
- B.Pharm (final year onwards)
- M.Pharm (all specialisations)
- Pharm.D
- B.Sc./M.Sc. life sciences (biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry and more)
- MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and nursing
- Ph.D. scholars
- B.Tech./MCA graduates aiming for health-IT and data roles
How to Join
Send an Inquiry
Use the form or WhatsApp us on +91 77982 72650.
Counselling Call
We confirm your eligibility and answer your questions.
Confirm Your Seat
Admissions shares the fee and payment details.
Onboarding
You receive the class link, schedule and resource vault before day one.
Questions about ACCRO-DLS
Who can join Clinovitas courses?
Pharmacy (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D), life sciences, medical, dental, AYUSH and nursing students and graduates, Ph.D. scholars, and engineering or IT graduates interested in health data. Final-year students are welcome.
Are classes online or in person?
Courses run as live online weekend classes with recordings, so you can join from anywhere in India. Workshops for partner colleges can also be held on campus.
When does the next ACCRO-DLS batch start?
The next cohort starts on Saturday, 12 December 2026. Classes are on Saturday 2:00 – 5:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with 50 seats per batch.
What are the fees?
Fees depend on the programme and on scholarships for partner colleges. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 77982 72650 and our admissions team will share the current fee and payment options. No-cost EMI options are also available.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a certificate and marksheet with a unique number and QR code, which employers can verify on our website.
Do you offer placement support?
Yes. We provide placement assistance: an ATS-friendly resume, LinkedIn review, mock interviews, internship opportunities and referrals within our professional network. We do not promise or guarantee a job.