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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.

Seminars

bulletComputer System Validation in FDA-regulated Industries
bulletAchieving and Maintaining 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
bulletAuditing Computer System Providers
bulletComputer System Validation Overview
bulletRisk Management Applied to Computer System Validation
bulletCertified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE)

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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