Certification · CRA / CRC
✓ Dual certification: BCRI + LSSSDCCRA Training Program
Our CRA training program prepares you for site-level (CRC) and entry-level monitoring (CRA) roles in 1.5 months. You learn ICH-GCP, trial documentation, monitoring visits and source data verification, live online or in our classroom at HSR Layout, Bangalore.
- Duration
- 1.5 months
- Mode
- Online + Classroom
- Next batch
- Every month
- Certificate
- BCRI + LSSSDC
Course fee₹19,500₹24,000
- LSSSDC · NSDC · Skill India training partner
At a glance
What is the CRA training program at BCRI?
BCRI’s CRA Training Program is a 1.5-month course for life science, pharmacy, nursing and medical graduates. It teaches the work of Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Associates: ICH-GCP, informed consent, essential documents, monitoring visits, source data verification and safety reporting. Classes run Monday to Friday, live online or at HSR Layout, Bangalore, with fast-track batches available. The fee is ₹19,500, and the course ends with a BCRI CRA & CRC certificate.
This programme prepares you for two linked roles. Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) run trials day to day at hospitals and sites. Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) monitor those sites for the sponsor or CRO.
You learn how trials are run in real CROs, hospitals and SMOs: site coordination, GCP compliance, documentation and the basics of monitoring. Industry professionals lead every session, with practical demos and real study scenarios.
It suits graduates who want hospital, SMO or CRO entry roles — and new CRAs or CRCs with less than six months of experience.
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Why BCRI
Why choose BCRI for your CRA training?
Built for CRA and CRC roles
Site coordination and entry-level monitoring skills in one focused course.
Online or classroom
Live online classes, or classroom training at HSR Layout, Bengaluru.
Fast-track batches
Finish sooner with fast-track batches, Monday to Friday.
Mock monitoring exercises
Simulated site visit reports, protocol reviews and trial documentation practice.
Trainers with 10–20+ years’ experience
Professionals from CRO, sponsor and site-side clinical operations.
3-month recordings (online)
Online batches can revisit every session on the BCRI Class app.
Skills you gain in CRA training
- Apply ICH-GCP and the main regulatory frameworks (FDA, EMA, CDSCO)
- Manage trial documents: ICFs, CRFs, TMF/eTMF and SOPs
- Plan site visits and carry out source data verification (SDV)
- Handle AE and SAE reporting, protocol compliance and deviations
- Understand tools such as EDC, CTMS and IVRS/IWRS
- Communicate and coordinate with sites, investigators and sponsors
- Prepare a site for audits and inspections
Curriculum
CRA training syllabus
Eight modules over 1.5 months, with case studies that show how each topic maps to real CRA and CRC tasks.
- Modules
- 8
- Topics
- 33
- Duration
- 1.5 months
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Introduction to clinical research and drug development
4 topicsHow new medicines move from the lab to patients.
- What clinical research is
- Phases of clinical trials (I to IV)
- Stakeholders: sponsors, CROs and SMOs
- Drug and biologics development
2
Regulatory guidelines and ethics
5 topicsThe rules every trial must follow.
- ICH-GCP guidelines
- India’s New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules 2019 and CDSCO
- Informed consent process
- Role of IRBs and ethics committees
- Global regulators: FDA, EMA, CDSCO
3
Roles of the CRA and CRC
4 topicsWho does what at a trial site.
- CRA vs CRC responsibilities
- Study planning and feasibility
- Working with the sponsor, PI and site staff
- Visit planning and execution
4
Monitoring and visit types
4 topicsThe four monitoring visits and what happens at each.
- Pre-study, initiation, routine and close-out visits
- Monitoring checklists
- Source data verification (SDV)
- Protocol deviations and site reports
5
Documentation and the Trial Master File
4 topicsKeeping a trial inspection-ready.
- Essential documents: ICF, CRF, SOPs, logs
- eTMF systems and maintenance
- Site file and sponsor file
- Archiving and audit readiness
6
Safety reporting and compliance
4 topicsSpotting and reporting harm to trial participants.
- Adverse events and serious adverse events
- Reporting timelines
- Regulatory safety submissions
- Compliance and audit preparation
7
Technology and tools in clinical trials
4 topicsThe systems CRAs and CRCs use every day.
- EDC, CTMS and IVRS/IWRS
- Visit reports and remote monitoring tools
- eCRF completion
- Decentralised trial basics
8
Final review and career preparation
4 topicsGetting ready for interviews.
- Resume building
- Soft skills and interview readiness
- Mock monitoring exercises
- Placement guidance
Fees & batches
CRA Training Program fees and upcoming batches
Course fee
₹19,500₹24,000Save ₹4,500
1.5 months · Live online or classroom (HSR Layout, Bangalore)
What’s included
- Live interactive classes, online or at HSR Layout
- Industry-expert trainers
- GCP and compliance training
- Mock monitoring and site documentation exercises
- 3-month class recordings (online batches)
- Placement assistance
Paying the full fee online? Choose “Pay in full online” when you apply and get 5% off. New batches start every month. This certification does not include an internship — the PG Diploma with CRA/CRC and the Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM do.
Compare all course fees →Upcoming batches
New batches start every month — online and at HSR Layout.
Classes run Monday to Friday. Ask an advisor for the next start date.
- Monday–Friday classes
- Recordings for online batches
- Online or HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Instalment options available
Certification
Your CRA & CRC certificate
On completion you receive the BCRI Certification in Clinical Research Associate & Clinical Research Coordinator. It lists both modules and carries the ISO 9001:2015, ISCR, Skill India, LSSSDC, NSDC and NCVET marks.
This certification is part of BCRI’s Dual Certification: pass LSSSDC’s offline exam to earn a second, NSQF-aligned certificate.
What your certificate shows
- Certificate of CompletionIssued by Bangalore Clinical Research Institute
- Core modules completedClinical Research Associate · Clinical Research Coordinator
- Registration numberUnique to you and verifiable online
Recognition marksISO 9001:2015 · ISCR · 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
Careers after the course
Most graduates start in site-level roles such as CRC or trial documentation, then move into CRA monitoring roles with experience.
Job roles you can apply for
- Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
- Clinical Research Associate (CRA trainee)
- Site Management Executive
- Clinical Trial Assistant
- Trial Documentation Coordinator
- Regulatory Affairs Assistant
Where you can work
- Contract research organisations (CROs)
- Hospitals and trial sites
- Site management organisations (SMOs)
- Pharma and biotech companies
- Clinical trial support firms
Hiring locations
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Chennai
- Ahmedabad
- Remote roles with global CROs
Typical career progression
- 1
Entry
CRC · CTA · Site Management Executive
- 2
1–3 years
CRA I · Senior CRC
- 3
3–6 years
CRA II · Senior CRA
- 4
Leadership
Lead CRA · Clinical Project Manager
Salary range — market data
| Role | Experience | Typical salary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Associate · India | 1–3 years | ₹3.6 – 4 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 1.4k salaries, updated 5 Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Research Associate · India | 3–6 years | ₹5.4 – 5.9 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 1.6k salaries, updated 5 Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Research Associate · Bengaluru | 1–6 years | ₹5.8 – 6.4 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 524 salaries, updated 3 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.
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FAQs
CRA Training Program — frequently asked questions
What is the CRA training program?
It is BCRI’s 1.5-month certification for Clinical Research Coordinator and Clinical Research Associate roles. It covers ICH-GCP, documentation, monitoring visits, SDV and safety reporting.
How long is the course?
The course takes 1.5 months, with sessions of about 1 hour. Classes run Monday to Friday, fast-track batches are available, and online batches get class recordings for 3 months.
What is the fee?
The fee is ₹19,500 (list price ₹24,000). Paying the full fee online when you apply gives 5% off. See the course price list for all fees.
Does the CRA training program include an internship?
No. This certification does not include an internship. If you want one, choose the PG Diploma with CRA/CRC or the Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM — both include a 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital.
Who should attend?
Graduates in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, biotechnology, allied health or medicine who want CRA or CRC roles. It also suits new CRAs and CRCs with less than six months of experience.
What is the difference between a CRA and a CRC?
A CRC runs the trial day to day at one site — recruiting patients, taking consent and keeping site files. A CRA works for the sponsor or CRO and monitors several sites for quality and compliance. Many CRAs start as CRCs.
Can I become a CRA straight after this course?
Most freshers start as CRCs, CTAs or site executives and move into CRA roles after 1 to 3 years. This course gives you the knowledge for both, and our placement team helps you target the right first role.
Can I study online from outside India?
Yes. Live online classes are open to learners in the USA, Canada, Australia and other countries.
What certificate will I get?
You receive the BCRI Certification in Clinical Research Associate & Clinical Research Coordinator. Through Dual Certification, you can also earn an NSQF-aligned LSSSDC certificate by passing LSSSDC’s offline exam.
Does BCRI provide placement support?
Yes. Every student gets placement assistance: resume building, mock interviews and referrals to CROs, hospitals and SMOs. Hiring decisions rest with employers, so a job is not guaranteed.