Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research &
Data Management

Online Training in Clinical Research & Data Management | Clinical Data Management Course

Online Training in Clinical Research & Clinical Data Management | Clinical Data Management Course


The training course Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Data Management (APGDCR-DM) is designed to provide students with a complete overview of clinical research, clinical data management and a hands on experience of the management of clinical trial data via an instructor led online training of the data management software - Oracle Clinical (OC).


The course has been developed with extensive consultation with the clinical data management industry and is structured in a way so as to open up opportunities for students in the area of core clinical research as well as clinical data management (CDM).

The program is highly recommended for all individuals already working or planning to work with clinical data and other related health databases.

The program APGDCR-DM has been designed to provide students a stimulating and enjoyable experience so as to develop them into skilled, efficient professionals who are highly employable and capable to work from day one in clinical research and clinical data management.


The Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Data Management (APGDCR-DM) course curriculum is fully reviewed and endorsed by the clinical research and clinical data management industry thus imparting students the edge that they require to make an entrance in the this industry and empowers the professionals to move to higher cadres in the clinical research and data management hierarchy.


Course Structure

  • MODULE 1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
  • MODULE 2 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE
  • MODULE 3 PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE
  • MODULE 4 THERAPEUTIC AREAS
  • MODULE 5 ETHICS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
  • MODULE 6 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • MODULE 7 CLINICAL TRIAL PREPARATION
  • MODULE 8 ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS AND REGULATORY SUBMISSION
  • MODULE 9 STUDY START-UP
  • MODULE 10 CLINICAL TRIALS MONITORING
  • MODULE 11 REGULATORY AFFAIRS IN CLINICAL RESEARCH
  • MODULE 12 COMPLIANCE AND AUDITS
  • MODULE 13 DATA MANAGEMENT AND BIOSTATISTICS
  • MODULE 14 MEDICAL DEVICE TRIALS
  • MODULE 15 PROJECT AND VENDOR MANAGEMENT
  • MODULE 16 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL TRIALS
  • MODULE 17 PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS

CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
  • MODULE 18 BASICS OF CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT
  • MODULE 19 CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT PROCESSES & STANDARDS
  • MODULE 20 CLINICAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
  • MODULE 21 ORACLE CLINICAL

ORACLE CLINICAL - INSTRUCTOR LED LIVE ONLINE SESSIONS*
  • SESSION 1 Planning a Study
  • SESSION 2 Designing a Study
  • SESSION 3 Creating and Testing Data Entry Screens - Part 1
  • SESSION 4 Creating and Testing Data Entry Screens - Part 2
  • SESSION 5 Designing Generating, Executing and Testing Validation Procedures-1
  • SESSION 6 Designing Generating, Executing and Testing Validation Procedures-2
  • SESSION 7 Performing Production Data entry - Part 1
  • SESSION 8 Performing Production Data entry - Part 2
  • SESSION 9 Discrepancy Management
  • SESSION 10 Generation, Printing and Resolution of Data Clarification Forms (DCFs)

* - During the online live sessions students are provided full access to the Oracle Clinical Application.

- Live sessions are scheduled during the program as per the convenience of students and instructor.

Course duration

Self Paced 6 - 8 months (Maximum duration 24 months)

A student enrolled for the Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Data Management course is expected to study online for a minimum of fifteen hours per week.

Course Assessment

Course assessment involves online MCQs for each lecture, followed by assignments and numerous assessments by tutors in the "Online Campus Tutoring Centre" by the method of interactive discussion.


Eligibility Criteria

Minimum eligibility criteria for the course would be either of the following:

  • MBBS/BHMS/BAMS/BPT/MPT/BDS/BMLT/Bachelor in Naturopathy & Veterinary Science /MD/MS.

  • Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Sciences.

  • Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Biotechnology).

  • Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Chemistry/Biostatistics/ Bioinformatics.

  • Graduate or equivalent degree in Nursing/Allied Health.

  • Students in their final year of graduation for the above courses may also apply.


Fee Structure

Course fee for all JLI courses is very reasonable. Please use our Course Fee Calculator below to know the course fee applicable to you.



If you are not sure about the fee applicable to you for Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Data Management for the academic year 2012-13 please send an email to admissions@jli.edu.in or chat with our online counsellor.

For more details about the admission procedure please click here.


Academic Support

Each student enrolled for the Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Research & Data Management course is assigned a mentor throughout the course who will be a senior professional from the Industry. Students are in close contact with the "Student Success Team" during the course and thereafter as alumni. To know more about the "Student Success Team", click here.




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