Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Site Manager Accreditation

Internationally accepted professional accreditation standard for Clinical Research Site Managers. Suitable for professionals already working as a Clinical Research Site Manager as well as those looking to transition into the role (who already have the required experience or have completed training for this role and want to evidence their competence to Sponsors, CROs, employers and participants). All IAOCR Accreditations align with the E6(R3) requirements set out in the updated ICH GCP guidelines.

80 CPE Points / 8 Learning Credits

See below for the program timelines:

Register by: 3rd July 2026

Program Start Date: 10th July 2026

Submission Deadline: 31st July 2026

Results Available: 11th September 2026

Cohort start date 10 July 2026

Note: We will release further cohort dates throughout the year. Please email accreditation@iaocr.com if you want to enquire about alterative dates.

£750.00 GBP

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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 Clinical Research Site Manager 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 as a working Clinical Research Site Manager (or relevant experience from a closely related role). No training is included as part of the accreditation program.

All IAOCR Professional Accreditation Programs include ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation, recognising its critical importance in clinical research. Achieving this additional accreditation formally validates your ICH-GCP expertise and further enhances your professional credentials. All IAOCR Accreditations align with the E6(R3) requirements set out in the updated ICH GCP guidelines. As with the Clinical Research Essentials Accreditation assessment, no ICH-GCP training is included in the program.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Self-Certification Before Enrolment:

Before enrolling for the Clinical Research Site Manager Accreditation, you must self-certify that your career background, experience and prior training align with the competency areas assessed for both Clinical Research Site Manager and ICH-GCP Accreditation. You can view the competency areas below.

Competency Areas Assessed

The Clinical Research Site Manager Accreditation program assesses the following competency areas (based on their application and relevance to the Clinical Research Site Manager role):

For Clinical Research Site Manager Accreditation:

Regulatory frameworks and reporting requirements for clinical trials
Clinical trial protocols and designs
Data management and data integrity in clinical trials
Participant rights, safety, consent, confidentiality in clinical trials
Data collection in clinical trials (including DCTs)
Drug development process
Management & communication in clinical trials
Document maintenance & budget management
Process and relevant documentation for start-up and close-out
Quality and risk management in clinical trials
Understanding of the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP)
Role of stakeholders in clinical trials

For ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation:

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

If you’re looking to become IAOCR accredited status and don’t yet meet the full competency requirements for this professional program, consider our Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Professional - Foundation Level as a starting point for enhancing your career.

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 9 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
Participants awarded IAOCR Internationally Qualified Professional Status
Combined award of 8 x internationally valid learning credits + 80 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) Points (for Clinical Research Site Manager and ICH-GCP E6(R3) double accreditation)

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. 80 CPE Points and 8 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 Clinical Research Manager and ICH-GCP E6(R3)
Professional Certification - Earn the title of Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Site Manager (QM-IAOCR)
Commitment to Professional Development - 8 Learning Credits & 80 CPE Points

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Accreditation assessment involve?

Normally one working day before the program start date, you will be sent a link to access your online assessment portal. The assessment is a blend of multiple-choice questions, questions requiring free text answers and interactive scenarios designed to test your competence as a site-based Clinical Research Co-ordinator (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:

A Certificate of Accreditation
A Professional Certification Mark (displaying your award date, unique registration number and the title of your accreditation)
The Designatory letters QM-IAOCR – Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Site Manager

How long does the assesment take to complete?

On average, the assessment takes up 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 according to your registration date.

Why do I need this accreditation?

The Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Site Manager (QM-IAOCR) professional standard was developed in conjunction with global clinical trial experts and enables successful participants to achieve accreditation and professional recognition as a Clinical Research Site Manager. You may already have a Clinical Research Site Manager Certification, and are now looking to achieve a formal, internationally accepted accreditation to demonstrate your ability to work to best-practice global standards.

Individuals must provide evidence that they can demonstrate all the relevant core competencies expected of a competent Clinical Research Site Manager*. The accreditation process is focused on determining whether someone has the skills, knowledge and behaviours to fulfil their role, measured against a set of robust accredited assessment criteria which have been developed from the core competency framework validated by the industry.

This unique and independently accredited program uses assessment criteria mapped to the International Standard Classification of Education developed by UNESCO. Participants successfully passing the accreditation assessment are awarded IAOCR Internationally Qualified Status (QM-IAOCR), which is internationally accepted and familiar to educational establishments and employers globally.

Please note that IAOCR does not provide training. The purpose of our accreditations is to competence verify individuals who have already received training through another provider, and/or gained the necessary ‘on the job’ experience. (See entry requirements for further details).
All our career accreditation programs are developed from global core competency frameworks ratified by the industry for that specific role. However, they do not assess competency in local/country laws or regulations that may be applicable to your role in your region/country. Please ensure that you take responsibility to be competent in any relevant local/country legislation in addition to receiving IAOCR international accreditation