ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation
ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation
ICH-GCP E6(R3) is an essential foundation stone for everyone working in clinical research, regardless of their role. All IAOCR Accreditations align with the E6(R3) requirements set out in the updated ICH GCP guidelines.
20 CPE Points / 2 Learning Credits
See below for the program timelines:
Register by: 4th September 2026
Program Start Date: 11th September 2026
Submission Deadline: 2nd October 2026
Results Available: 13th November 2026
Note: We will release further cohort dates throughout the year. Please email accreditation@iaocr.com if you want to enquire about alterative dates.
Important – by registering you are confirming (a) you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions and (b) you are self-certifying that you meet the entry criteria for this accreditation (as detailed below on this page).
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Entry Requirements
Required Experience:
The ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation is aimed at experienced clinical research professionals who are seeking professional recognition and independent validation of their competence and credentials. Applicants should therefore already have experience in ICH-GCP E6(R3). No training is included as part of the accreditation program.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Self-Certification Before Enrolment:
Before enrolling for the ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation, you must self-certify that your career background, experience and prior training align with the competency areas assessed for the ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation. You can view the competency areas below.
Competency Areas Assessed
The ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation program assesses the following competency areas:
- International Conference of Harmonization – Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) and the historical reasons for implementation
- The Declaration of Helsinki
- Protection of rights, safety and wellbeing of clinical trial participants
- Ethics committee/Institutional Review Board (IRB) roles in clinical trials
- Regulatory Authorities and their roles in clinical trial inspections
- Importance of data integrity and participant confidentiality in a clinical trial
- Experience and qualifications required by study staff in clinical trials
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in relation to the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP)
- Randomization and unblinding in a clinical trial
Registration Dates
Please see above for the registration dates for this accreditation.
NOTE: Please ensure you have read the Terms and Conditions of Sale for IAOCR Accreditation Programs, as this contains important information about program completion, cancellations and deferrals. You will be asked to confirm that you have read these before completing the purchase check out process.
Accreditation Process
- Online Assessment: Includes multiple-choice questions and scenario-based questions requiring free text answers
- Certification: Receive your Certificate of Accreditation and Professional Accreditation Mark within 6 weeks of submission
IAOCR Credentials and Quality Assurance
- Mapped to the International Standard Classification of Education Framework developed by UNESCO
- Mapped to relevant Core Global Competency Frameworks
- Dual-stage assessment and verification of competence
- Combined award of 2 x internationally valid learning credits + 20 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) Points
Program Highlights
- Global Industry Recognition - Developed and endorsed with global industry experts. This certification will truly set you apart in your profession
- Internationally Accepted Certification - Mapped to UNESCO’s International Standard Classification of Education framework. 20 CPE Points and 2 Internationally Valid Learning Credits
- Independent Verification - IAOCR’s unique 2-step verification ensures the most robust accreditation and respected accreditation in the industry
- Comprehensive Assessment - Validates essential core global competencies for ICH-GCP E6(R3)
- Commitment to Professional Development - 2 Learning Credits & 20 CPE Points
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Accreditation assessment involve?
After program registration and enrolment, you will be sent a link by email to access your online assessment portal. You will normally receive this link one working day before your program start date. The assessment is a series of multiple-choice questions designed to test your competence in ICH-GCP E6(R3). (This is your ‘Portfolio of Evidence’).
Upon completion of your assessment, your portfolio will be sent to the IAOCR Assessment team for review and independent verification. If you have successfully passed the accreditation you will be awarded the following:
- Certificate of Accreditation
- An electronic Accreditation Mark containing your unique professional registration number and award date
- 20 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points and 2 accredited learning credits
How long will it take to complete the assessment?
On average, the assessment takes 1 to 2 hours to complete. You can complete the assessment in your own time, but you must ensure that your final submission adheres to the deadline for assessment submission date.
Why do I need this accreditation?
The ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation is a key foundation stone for everyone working in clinical research, regardless of their role.
Participants successfully achieving this accreditation can advance their career and increase employabiltiy by providing evidence to employers and the industry that they can demonstrate all the relevant ICH-GCP E6(R3) core competencies expected of a competent clinical research professional*.
ICH-GCP E6(R3) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard developed to protect the rights, safety and welfare of participants participating in clinical research. Whether you’re working in delivery or support, you play an important role in protecting participants. Therefore competence in Good Clinical Practice is essential for everyone working in the clinical research sector.
This independently accredited program uses assessment criteria mapped to the International Standard Classification of Education developed by UNESCO, which is recognizable by educational establishments and employers globally.
1) Please note that IAOCR does not provide training. The purpose of our accreditations is to competence verify individuals who have received training through another provider, and/or gained the necessary ‘on the job’ experience to complete the accreditation assessment. (See entry requirements for further details).
This program can also be purchased as part of a package which also includes the Clinical Research Essentials Accreditation. Successfully completing both the ICH-GCP E6(R3) and Clinical Research Essentials Accreditation leads to the award of F-IAOCR Internatiaonlly Qualified Clinical Research Professional status. Click the button below to view the package Program.