Certificate Program · Clinical Data Management
✓ Dual certification: BCRI + LSSSDCClinical Data Management (CDM) Training
A 2-month, job-focused CDM course with live classes, hands-on practice on a real EDC system and placement help. Join live online from anywhere in India, or in our classroom at HSR Layout, Bengaluru.
- Duration
- 2 months
- Mode
- Online + Classroom
- Next batch
- 30 Nov 2026
- Certificate
- BCRI + LSSSDC
Course fee₹22,500₹25,500
- LSSSDC · NSDC · Skill India training partner
At a glance
What is clinical data management — and why learn it at BCRI?
BCRI’s clinical data management training is a 2-month certificate course. You learn how clinical trial data is collected, checked, cleaned and locked for analysis, from CRF design to database lock. You practise on the Clinevo EDC system. It suits pharmacy, life science and allied health graduates who want to become Clinical Data Coordinators.
Clinical data management (CDM) is how a clinical trial’s data is collected, checked and kept accurate and safe. It runs through every stage of a trial, from designing the case report form (CRF) to fixing queries and locking the database. Regulators use this clean data to decide whether a new drug is approved.
At Bangalore Clinical Research Institute, our clinical data management training follows real work. You read protocols, design CRFs, check data and fix errors. You also code data with MedDRA and WHODrug and follow ICH-GCP and 21 CFR Part 11 rules.
BCRI is an LSSSDC recognised training partner (TP329282). The course is mapped to real job roles, so you finish ready for Clinical Data Coordinator and CDM Associate interviews.
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Why BCRI
Why choose BCRI for your clinical data management training?
Hands-on EDC practice
Work on the Clinevo clinical data management system — set up studies, enter data and manage queries.
Live interactive sessions
Real-time classes and Q&A with trainers from the clinical research industry.
Recorded classes
3-month access to recorded sessions on the BCRI class app.
Case-based practice
Work through real-study documents, CDM templates and regulatory case scenarios.
LSSSDC-mapped curriculum
Delivered by an LSSSDC recognised training partner (TP329282).
Placement assistance
Resume coaching, mock interviews and job referrals from the placement team.
Skills you will gain
- Collect, clean and validate trial data to FDA, EMA and CDSCO expectations
- Design case report forms (CRFs), set up study databases and annotate CRFs
- Write and apply edit checks, and manage data discrepancies and queries
- Code adverse events and medications with MedDRA and WHODrug
- Work with CDISC standards such as CDASH and SDTM
- Maintain audit trails and prepare the database for final lock
- Apply ICH-GCP and 21 CFR Part 11 to keep data compliant and audit-ready
Curriculum
Clinical data management course syllabus
From clinical research foundations to study set-up, conduct, EDC and database lock.
- Modules
- 9
- Topics
- 44
- Duration
- 2 months
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Overview of Clinical Research
4 topics- Clinical trial phases, including Phase 0 and post-marketing (Phase IV) studies
- Exploratory, safety, efficacy and large-scale trials
- Clinical studies vs clinical trials
- Treatment, prevention, diagnostic, screening and quality-of-life trials; observational studies
2
Fundamentals of Clinical Research & Drug Evaluation
5 topics- Participants, protection and ethical considerations
- Active control studies and why many drugs fail in clinical trials
- Clinical research vs usual healthcare; phases of FDA approval
- Microdosing, dose-ranging, single (SAD) and multiple ascending dose (MAD) studies
- Efficacy vs effectiveness trial design; IND and NDA
3
CDM Process Flow
6 topics- Data Management Plan (DMP)
- Study set-up and database design
- Tracking, collecting and managing clinical trial data
- Identifying and managing discrepancies
- Clinical trial systems: choosing vendors, implementing and validating systems
- Test plans, data migration and legacy systems
4
CDM Study Set-up
6 topics- Approved protocol and Project Management Plan (PMP)
- eCRF specifications and visit-form matrix
- Database design and development
- Data Validation Specifications (DVS) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- IxRS (interactive response technology) integration
- Final sign-off and go-live
5
Creating CDM Standards
5 topics- Hierarchies, SOPs and guidelines
- Working with CROs
- CRF design considerations
- Remote data entry and discrepancy management in RDC
- Auto-coder algorithms
6
Clinical Trial Management
5 topics- Basic statistics for clinical trials and trial designs
- Protocol development, reporting and reviewing trials
- Project management; regulatory affairs, GCP and ethics
- Data monitoring, interim analyses and data reconciliation
- DCMs and DCIs
7
Study Conduct
5 topics- CRF tracking, design and data entry
- System validation, data validation and quality checks
- Managing lab data and AE data; SAE and IxRS reconciliation
- Medical coding and safety review
- Query resolution, database review and validation
8
Data Review, Database Lock & Archival
4 topics- Listing reviews, consistency checks, QC process and status reports
- Final subject visit and follow-up completion
- Database lock and documentation (QC and QA)
- Data submission and archival per DMP and SOPs
9
Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
4 topics- Introduction to EDC systems
- EDC workflow
- Study set-up and configuration
- Data entry and validation
Fees & batches
Clinical Data Management Training fees and upcoming batches
Course fee
₹22,500₹25,500Save ₹3,000
2 months · Live online or classroom (HSR Layout, Bangalore)
What’s included
- Live interactive classes — online or classroom
- Hands-on EDC (Clinevo) database access
- Data cleaning, validation and query management practice
- Class recordings on the BCRI app (online batches)
- Resume coaching, interview preparation and placement assistance
- BCRI Certification in Clinical Research & Data Management
- Eligibility for the LSSSDC (NSQF-aligned) assessment and certificate
Paying the full fee online? Choose “Pay in full online” when you apply and get 5% off. Instalment options are available — ask an advisor. New batches start every month.
Compare all course fees →Upcoming batches
- Reserve a seat
Classroom batch · HSR Layout
Starts 30 Nov 2026
Mon - Fri . 09:30 AM IST · BCRI, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Monday–Friday classes
- Recordings for online batches
- Online or HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Instalment options available
Certification
Clinical data management certification
On completion you receive the BCRI Certificate of Completion in Clinical Research & Data Management, listing your core modules — Clinical Research and Clinical Data Management. It carries the Skill India, LSSSDC, NSDC and NCVET marks, as BCRI is a recognised training partner under the Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (TP329282), with ISO 9001:2015 certified processes.
The certificate shows employers you have worked through the full CDM lifecycle — from CRF design to database lock — on a real EDC system.
What your certificate shows
- Certificate of CompletionIssued by Bangalore Clinical Research Institute
- Core modules completedClinical Research · Clinical Data Management
- Registration numberUnique to you and verifiable online
Recognition marksISO 9001:2015 · Skill India · LSSSDC · NSDC · NCVET
Dual Certification Advantage
Dual certification: BCRI + LSSSDC
With BCRI’s Dual Certification, you earn two certificates from one programme. The first is your BCRI course certificate. The second is a national skill certificate from the Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC), which you get after you pass its offline exam. The LSSSDC certificate follows India’s National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF).
Certificate 1 · BCRI
BCRI Course Certificate
- When:
- Awarded when you complete the course and BCRI’s internal assessments.
- What it shows:
- Shows the programme and core modules you completed, issued by an ISO 9001:2015 certified institute.
Certificate 2 · LSSSDC
LSSSDC Skill Certificate (NSQF-aligned)
- When:
- Awarded after you clear LSSSDC’s offline assessment, conducted independently by LSSSDC or its authorised assessment agency.
- What it shows:
- Certifies your skills against a national Qualification Pack for the life sciences sector, under the Skill India / NSDC ecosystem.
Step 1
Train
Complete your BCRI programme — live online or at HSR Layout.
Step 2
BCRI assessment
Clear BCRI’s internal assessments and receive your BCRI certificate.
Step 3
LSSSDC assessment
Take LSSSDC’s offline assessment, conducted independently by LSSSDC or its authorised agency.
Step 4
LSSSDC certificate
Pass the exam and receive your NSQF-aligned LSSSDC skill certificate.
You get the LSSSDC certificate only after you pass LSSSDC’s offline assessment.
Careers & salary
Career opportunities after clinical data management training
Most clinical trials now collect data electronically. CROs, pharma companies and healthcare IT firms need people who can keep that data accurate and ready for regulators. Most freshers start as Clinical Data Coordinators or Associates.
Job roles you can apply for
- Clinical Data Coordinator
- Clinical Data Associate
- Clinical Data Analyst
- Data Quality Analyst
- CRF Designer
- Medical Coder (MedDRA / WHODrug)
- EDC Specialist
- Clinical Database Programmer
Where you can work
- Contract research organisations (CROs)
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Healthcare IT and eClinical vendors
- Site management organisations (SMOs) and hospitals
Hiring locations
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Remote roles on global trials
Typical career progression
- 1
Entry
Clinical Data Coordinator · Clinical Data Associate
- 2
2–4 years
Senior Data Coordinator · Data Quality Analyst
- 3
4–7 years
Clinical Data Lead · Database Programmer
- 4
Leadership
Clinical Data Manager · CDM Project Lead
Salary range — market data
| Role | Experience | Typical salary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Data Associate · Bengaluru | 0–5 years | ₹5 – 5.6 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 118 salaries, updated 2 Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Data Coordinator · Bengaluru | 1–6 years | ₹4.9 – 5.5 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 154 salaries, updated 2 Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Data Manager · Bengaluru | 1–9 years | ₹6.5 – 7.5 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 242 salaries, updated 4 Oct 2026 |
Figures are third-party market data for these roles, not BCRI placement outcomes. Actual pay depends on the employer, skills, certification and interview performance.
Student proof
Clinical data management training reviews, placements and student stories
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BCRI is rated 4.6/5 from 1,013 Google reviews (as of Oct 2026)
I have completed Certification in Clinical Data Management. BCRI has sent my profile to a recruiting company & within 3 months of course completion I got an offer from Randstad for an Intern position in Merck group. This course helped me to pursue my dream career.
Aishu Barani — Certification in Clinical Data Management I have completed the Clinical Data Management course conducted by Mr. Atul Anand from BCRI. The training was excellent. As a fresher in this field I have learnt a lot from this training.
Moitrayee Das — Clinical Data Management I have completed my CDM and CR modules conducted by Ms. Razia Begum from BCRI. The training was excellent; classes are very helpful to understand in an easy way.
Jhansi Reddy — Clinical Research & CDM
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FAQs
Clinical Data Management Training — frequently asked questions
What is clinical data management?
Clinical data management (CDM) is how trial data is collected, checked and cleaned so it is accurate and ready for analysis. Regulators use this clean data when they decide whether to approve a new drug.
Who is eligible for the CDM course?
Life science, pharmacy and medical graduates and postgraduates, including B.Pharm, M.Pharm, B.Sc, M.Sc, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BPT — both freshers and working professionals.
How long is the clinical data management course and what are the fees?
The course runs for 2 months, online or at HSR Layout, Bangalore, with new batches every month. The current fee is ₹22,500 (list price ₹25,500). Paying the full fee online when you apply gives a further 5% off, and instalments are available.
What tools are used in clinical data management?
CDM relies on electronic data capture (EDC) systems, which replace paper forms for collecting, managing and monitoring trial data, along with coding dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHODrug and CDISC data standards. BCRI students get hands-on EDC access on the Clinevo system for real-time practice.
What does a clinical data manager do?
A clinical data manager makes sure a trial’s data is accurate and complete. They design CRFs and databases and set up data checks. They resolve errors, match safety data and lock the database at the end of the study.
Is clinical data management a good career?
Yes. As trials generate more electronic data, demand for skilled CDM professionals keeps growing. Freshers usually start as Clinical Data Coordinators or Associates and progress to lead and Clinical Data Manager roles. AmbitionBox reports Clinical Data Associates in Bengaluru earning about ₹5–5.6 lakh a year (Oct 2026).
Which is better — CDM or Clinical SAS?
CDM focuses on collecting, cleaning and integrating trial data; Clinical SAS focuses on statistical analysis and report generation after the data is clean. Choose CDM if you enjoy working with study databases and data quality, and Clinical SAS if you prefer programming and statistical analysis.
Do I get an LSSSDC certificate with the CDM course?
Yes — this course carries BCRI’s Dual Certification. You receive the BCRI Certification in Clinical Research & Data Management on completing the course, and an NSQF-aligned certificate from the Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council (LSSSDC) after you pass LSSSDC’s offline assessment, which is conducted independently by LSSSDC or its authorised agency.
Is an internship included with the CDM course?
Internships of 3 to 6 months with SMOs, CROs and hospitals are included in BCRI’s diploma and Advanced Certification programmes. If you want an internship alongside CDM skills, choose the Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM or the Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research — an advisor can help you decide.
Does BCRI provide placement support for CDM?
Yes. Our placement team helps every student with resumes, mock interviews and job referrals. The employer makes the final hiring decision based on your interview, so a job is not guaranteed.
Can I learn clinical data management online?
Yes. Live, instructor-led online batches cover the same syllabus and EDC practice as the classroom batches at HSR Layout, with recordings available on the BCRI class app.