Advanced Certification · Live online · CRA, CRC & CDM
✓ Dual certification: BCRI + LSSSDCOnline Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & Clinical Data Management
Our online advanced certification teaches three jobs in one course: running a trial site (CRC), checking sites (CRA) and cleaning trial data (CDM). You learn in live online classes for 4 months, from anywhere. An internship of 3 to 6 months is open to you if you can move to the host city.
- Duration
- 4 months (+ optional 3–6 month internship)
- Mode
- Live Online
- Next batch
- Ask an advisor for the next online batch
- Certificate
- BCRI + LSSSDC
Course fee₹41,500
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At a glance
Why learn CRA, CRC and CDM together online?
BCRI’s Online Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & Clinical Data Management is a 4-month course taught in live online classes, Monday to Friday. It covers site coordination, trial monitoring, source data verification, eTMF and EDC data management. The fee is ₹41,500. Online batches get class recordings for 3 months. A 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital is optional, and Dual Certification adds an LSSSDC certificate after an offline exam.
On a real trial, three teams pass the same data along. The CRC writes down each patient visit at the hospital. The CRA checks those notes for the drug company. The data team then cleans the data in the EDC system until it is locked. This course teaches all three jobs, so you can apply for more kinds of roles.
The demand is real. On 8 October 2026, ClinicalTrials.gov listed 490 trials looking for patients with a site in India, 114 of them in Bengaluru. Each trial needs site staff, monitors and data teams. Many Indian trials are listed only on India’s CTRI registry, so the true number is higher.
Live online classes let you learn from any city, or from abroad. If you prefer to sit in a classroom, the same course also runs at our HSR Layout campus in Bangalore.
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Why BCRI
Why choose BCRI for your online CRA, CRC & CDM course?
Three career tracks
CRA, CRC and clinical data management skills in one course.
Live online classes
Ask questions in real time, Monday to Friday. Recordings stay open for 3 months.
Optional 3–6 month internship
With an SMO, CRO or hospital, mostly in Bangalore and South India.
Dual Certification
A BCRI certificate, plus an LSSSDC certificate after the offline exam.
Hands-on tools
EDC, eCRF, query management and trial documents on practice studies.
Trainers with 10–20+ years’ experience
From CROs, SMOs, hospitals and data management teams.
Skills you gain in the online CRA, CRC & CDM course
- Coordinate patient visits, informed consent and source documents as a CRC
- Plan and report pre-study, initiation, monitoring and close-out visits as a CRA
- Carry out source data verification (SDV) and track protocol deviations
- Maintain the Investigator Site File and the Trial Master File (TMF/eTMF)
- Enter and clean data in EDC: eCRFs, edit checks, queries and discrepancies
- Reconcile SAE, lab and IxRS data and prepare for database lock
- Document AEs and SAEs and follow ICH-GCP and India’s NDCT Rules 2019
Curriculum
Online advanced certification syllabus
Thirteen modules that follow a trial from the protocol to database lock, then prepare you for interviews.
- Modules
- 13
- Topics
- 42
- Duration
- 4 months (+ optional 3–6 month internship)
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An advisor will share the full module plan on WhatsApp or email.
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Clinical research foundations
3 topics- Clinical study vs clinical trial
- Sponsors, CROs, SMOs, investigators and ethics committees
- Regulators: CDSCO, FDA, EMA
2
Trial phases and study designs
3 topics- Phase 0 to phase IV
- SAD, MAD and microdosing
- Randomised, blinded, open-label and crossover designs
3
ICH-GCP, ethics and regulations
4 topics- ICH-GCP principles
- Informed consent and ethics committee review
- IND, NDA and ANDA basics
- Privacy and confidentiality
4
Protocol, essential documents and TMF/eTMF
4 topics- Protocol and Investigator’s Brochure
- ICF, CRF, eCRF and source documents
- Delegation, screening and enrolment logs
- Trial Master File, Investigator Site File and archiving
5
CRC and site coordination
4 topics- Screening, recruitment and retention
- Visit scheduling and lab coordination
- Site file maintenance and AE/SAE documentation
- Site close-out support
6
The CRA role
3 topics- Visit preparation and site communication
- Pre-study, initiation, interim and close-out visits
- Follow-up letters and action items
7
Monitoring, SDV and site management
3 topics- Source data verification and review
- Risk-based, remote and central monitoring
- Protocol deviations, CAPA and audit readiness
8
AE, SAE and safety documentation
3 topics- AE vs SAE and seriousness criteria
- SAE reporting responsibilities
- Safety data in EDC and SAE reconciliation
9
Clinical data management
3 topics- Data management plan and study set-up
- Database design and data validation
- Discrepancy management and data cleaning
10
eCRF, EDC and query management
3 topics- eCRF specifications and CRF design
- EDC workflow and data entry
- System and manual queries, edit checks and UAT
11
Reconciliation, QC and database lock
3 topics- SAE, lab, IxRS and vendor data reconciliation
- Database review and lock checklist
- Archiving
12
CTMS, IVRS/IWRS and trial technology
3 topics- CTMS and eTMF
- IVRS/IWRS and EDC integration
- Remote monitoring and decentralised trial basics
13
Resume, interview and job readiness
3 topics- Resume and LinkedIn profile
- Mock interviews for CRC, CRA and CDM roles
- Internship guidance
Fees & batches
Online Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM fees and upcoming batches
Course fee
₹41,500
4 months (+ optional 3–6 month internship) · Live online
What’s included
- Live online classes, Monday to Friday
- 3-month class recordings
- CRA, CRC and CDM modules
- Industry-expert trainers
- Optional 3–6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital
- Dual Certification (BCRI + LSSSDC)
- Placement assistance
You can pay in instalments or take an education loan. Ask an advisor. The internship is optional for online learners and the host decides if it is paid. Prefer a classroom? The same course runs at HSR Layout, Bangalore.
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 certificates
On completion you receive BCRI’s Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & Clinical Data Management.
The course is part of BCRI’s Dual Certification: pass LSSSDC’s offline exam to earn a second, NSQF-aligned certificate. Your internship host awards its own internship certificate.
What your certificate shows
- Certificate of CompletionIssued by Bangalore Clinical Research Institute
- Core modules completedListed on your certificate
- Registration numberUnique to you and verifiable online
Recognition marksISO 9001:2015
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
Jobs after the online advanced certification
Most freshers start in site, trial assistant or data jobs. After 1 to 3 years, many move up to CRA or senior data roles. The pay below is market data from AmbitionBox. It is not BCRI placement data.
Job roles you can apply for
- Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC)
- Clinical Trial Assistant (CTA)
- CRA Trainee / Junior CRA
- Clinical Data Coordinator / Associate
- EDC or Query Management Associate
- TMF / eTMF Associate
- Hospital Research Coordinator
Where you can work
- Site management organisations (SMOs)
- Contract research organisations (CROs)
- Hospitals and trial sites
- Pharma and biotech companies
- Clinical data management teams
Hiring locations
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Ahmedabad
- Remote roles with global CROs
Typical career progression
- 1
Entry
CRC · CTA · Clinical Data Coordinator
- 2
1–3 years
CRA I · Senior CRC · Clinical Data Associate
- 3
3–6 years
Senior CRA · Clinical Data Manager
- 4
Leadership
Clinical Operations Lead · Trial Manager
Salary range — market data
| Role | Experience | Typical salary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinator · India | 0–4 years | ₹2.7 – 3 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 5.3k salaries, updated 8 Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator · India | 3–6 years | ₹3.3 – 3.7 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 831 salaries, updated 8 Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Trial Assistant · India | 0–4 years | ₹3.4 – 3.7 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 563 salaries, updated 5 Oct 2026 |
| 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 Data Coordinator · Bengaluru | 1–6 years | ₹4.9 – 5.5 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 154 salaries, updated 2 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
Online Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM — frequently asked questions
What is the Online Advanced Certification in CRA, CRC & CDM?
It is BCRI’s 4-month live online course that teaches three linked jobs: Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Data Management. It includes Dual Certification and an optional 3 to 6 month internship.
What is the fee and how long is the course?
The fee is ₹41,500 for 4 months of live online classes. Instalment and education-loan options are available.
Are the classes live or recorded?
Classes are live with a trainer, Monday to Friday, so you can ask questions as you learn. Online batches also get class recordings for 3 months.
Are there weekend batches?
No. All BCRI batches, online and classroom, run Monday to Friday.
Does the online course include an internship?
Yes, as an option. It is a 3 to 6 month internship with an SMO, CRO or hospital, mostly in Bangalore and South India, so you need to move to the host city. The host decides whether it is paid and gives the internship certificate.
Is this a dual certification course?
Yes. You receive BCRI’s Advanced Certification, and you can earn an NSQF-aligned LSSSDC certificate by passing LSSSDC’s offline exam.
Is the course good for freshers?
Yes. It starts from clinical research basics. Graduates in pharmacy, life sciences, nursing, medicine (including BDS, BAMS and BHMS), biotechnology, microbiology and allied health can join.
What is the difference between a CRA, a CRC and CDM?
A CRC runs the trial day to day at a hospital or site. A CRA checks several sites for the sponsor or CRO. A clinical data management team cleans the trial data in EDC until the database is locked.
Can I join from outside Bangalore or outside India?
Yes. Live online classes are open to learners anywhere. Ask an advisor about class timings for your time zone.
Is there a classroom version?
Yes. The same Advanced Certification runs in our HSR Layout classroom in Bangalore. It also takes 4 months; the classroom fee is ₹42,500.
Is a job guaranteed?
No. BCRI offers placement assistance — resume help, mock interviews and referrals. The employer makes the final hiring decision.