Twelfth EDCTP Forum

15–20 Jun 2025 | Kigali, Rwanda

ProductUpdated on 4 June 2025

A four month clinical research master class

Dr Nyeleti Bicky Mthombeni

Director of Research Operations at Khomanani Health Research & Wellness Center

Pretoria, South Africa

About

The Clinical Research Master Class is an intensive, four-month online training programme designed to develop highly skilled professionals capable of managing and conducting clinical trials with excellence. This comprehensive course blends theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on experiences—guiding learners through the full life cycle of a clinical trial, from protocol development to site close-out.

The training is ideal for science graduates, aspiring investigators, study coordinators, clinical research associates (CRAs), project managers, and regulatory officers, including those looking to transition roles within the clinical research industry.

Delivered by seasoned industry experts, the programme includes:

  • Workshops & scenario-based modules simulating real-world study implementation

  • Training in regulatory submissions, ethics approvals, and trial start-up

  • Site operations, patient enrolment, monitoring, and data management

  • Clinical project management and trial close-out processes

  • GCP certification and 100% discount on South African GCP training

  • Structured mentorship, including career planning, CV reviews, interview preparation, and access to referrals

  • Externship opportunities (6–12 months) with partner organisations for real job experience

Participants attend regular expert-led contact sessions and receive personalised feedback to assess competency. The curriculum follows a role-based approach, meaning content is tailored to suit the unique demands of each professional role in clinical research.

With two intakes annually (February and July), and limited to 20 learners per cohort, the Master Class ensures focused, high-impact learning in a collaborative environment.

Similar opportunities

  • Partnership

    Clinical Affairs and bioethician

    Samuel Gwed

    Clinical Affairs Director at Pharma Health Consulting & services

    Strepy Bracquergnies, Hainaut, Belgium

  • Service

    Medical Writing

    • Other services
    • Infectious diseases
    • Vaccines and therapeutics
    • Clinical research services
    • Ethics and regulatory advisory
    • Maternal, child and community health
    • Clinical trials and regulatory affairs
    • Community engagement and social sciences
    • Non-communicable diseases linked to infectious diseases
    • Africa-Europe, Europe-Europe or Africa-Africa cooperation

    Shelly-Rae Smith

    Chief Operating Officer at Scigenix (Pty) Ltd

    Pretoria, South Africa

  • Service

    Training

    • Clinical research services
    • Training and capacity building
    • Capacity building and training
    • Project management and coordination
    • Clinical trials and regulatory affairs
    • Africa-Europe, Europe-Europe or Africa-Africa cooperation

    Lucien Gazi

    Consultant in Clinical Trials and Capacity building at EPiCS GmbH

    Bartenheim, France