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Our Computer System Validation Training Sessions are offered throughout the year at conveniently located hotels. In addition to the public classes, all of our seminars can be brought on-site to your location.

Course Descriptions

Computer System Validation in FDA-regulated Industries

This 2-day seminar includes an overview of validation tasks required by FDA Regulations and Guidelines. The course content goes beyond simply "what" needs to be done - the emphasis is on "how" to accomplish computer system validation tasks. The workshop format promotes hand-on, practical learning. Participants learn:

  A Validation Process that addresses Regulatory
     Requirements and Guidelines for Computer System Validation

  Regulatory action taken for non-compliance to Validation
     Requirements (483s & Warning Letters)

  Risk Management Activities

  How to develop and execute a Validation Plan

  How to perform and document Validation Tasks

  How to assess Software Development Activities for various
     types of software, and the impact of the development
     activities on the validation process

  How to develop, complete, and document Test Activities

  How to summarize, assemble, package, and maintain
     Validation Documentation

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Achieving and Maintaining 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance

This 1-day seminar reviews the requirements, FDA guidance and industry positions on the Electronic Records & Electronic Signatures rule. The seminar addresses enabling technologies and mechanisms to ensure that the system remains compliant throughout its lifetime. Participants learn how to:

  Evaluate new and existing systems for compliance

  Complete a Gap Analysis

  Prepare a Remediation Plan

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Auditing Computer System Providers

This 1-day seminar focuses on the activities associated with planning and completing audits of computerized system providers. The session addresses evaluating the quality of validation deliverables, and is applicable to both internally developed and vendor supplied systems.
Participants learn how to:

  Develop an Audit Checklist

  Evaluate SOPs governing System Development, Maintenance,
     and Support

  Evaluate System Development Deliverables in relation to
     SOPs and Industry Standards

  Prepare an Audit Report and address Corrective Action
     Follow-up

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Computer System Validation Overview

This 1/2-day introductory seminar overviews the regulatory and business requirements for computer system validation in FDA-regulated industries. It includes a discussion of the issues surrounding computer system validation, and reviews the scope of required validation activities. Recent updates to existing regulations, and new FDA regulations and guidelines, are also discussed.

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Risk Management Applied to Computer System Validation

This 1-day seminar reviews the FDA regulations and industry guidance on risk assessment including GAMP, NIST, and ISO. The seminar addresses the process to complete Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation activities as applied to computer system validation. Participants learn how to:

  Identify risks as part of the validation planning process

  Develop mitigation strategies

  Evaluate residual risk

  Prepare a Risk Assessment Report and address on-going risk
    management

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Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)

This 2-day seminar reviews the Body of Knowledge for the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE). The course provides an overview in the basic principles and application of software quality concepts, and a refresher for individuals planning to take the ASQ CSQE exam.

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Attendee Comments

Excellent session – I will certainly recommend it to others!

The inclusion of sample reports, test forms, and checklists are useful to provide a starting point on which to build my own system.

Excellent job presenting/explaining this material. You are clearly knowledgeable in this subject matter.

I especially liked the informal atmosphere of the session – this prompted many questions.

The material was presented in a way that was interesting. Extremely informative and enjoyable to attend. I would recommend it to any of my colleagues.

The small class size was wonderful – everyone had the opportunity to ask questions and to participate in the discussion.

Thank you! The hands-on practice reinforced the theory.

Found the activities to be an excellent way to clarify the information presented.

Handouts are good take home materials which can be applied.

Excellent session – informative and useful.

Activities were very powerful; hands-on a good way to learn.

Outstanding! Very helpful, practical, & informative.

 
 

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