Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Trainer Accreditation

Internationally recognisable professional accreditation standard for Clinical Research Trainers. Suitable for those involved in writing and/or delivering training to clinical research professionals in a virtual or classroom environment as well as clinical research professionals looking to step into a training role (who already have experience in training delivery, or have completed training in how to deliver training). All IAOCR Accreditations align with the E6(R3) requirements set out in the updated ICH GCP guidelines.

70 CPE Points / 7 Learning Credits

See below for the program timelines:

Register by: 5th June 2026

Program Start Date: 12th June 2026

Submission Deadline: 3rd July 2026

Results Available: 14th August 2026

Cohort start date 12 June 2026

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

£650.00 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 Trainer 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 Trainer (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 Trainer Accreditation, you must self-certify that your career background, experience and prior training align with the competency areas assessed for both Clinical Research Trainer and ICH-GCP E6(R3) Accreditation. You can view the competency areas below.

Competency Areas Assessed

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

For Clinical Research Trainer Accreditation:

Optimal training environment for different learning environments and types of learning
Development and delivery of motivating, engaging and inclusive content for learners
Maximising learner engagement
Flexibility and adaptation of training styles to suit different learners
Effective delivery of live remote training

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 10 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 7 x internationally valid learning credits + 70 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) Points (for Clinical Research Trainer 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. 70 CPE Points and 7 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 Trainer and ICH-GCP E6(R3)
Professional Certification - Earn the title of Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Trainer (Q-IAOCR)
Commitment to Professional Development - 7 Learning Credits & 70 CPE Points

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Accreditation assessment involve?

Shortly after enrolment, you will be sent a link to access your online assessment portal. The assessment is a blend of multiple-choice questions and interactive scenarios designed to test your competence as a Clinical Research Trainer (This is your ‘Portfolio of Evidence’).

You will also be required to deliver a ‘live’ online 30 minute presentation to your IAOCR Assessor as part of this accreditation. Date options will be provided to you following initial registration.

Upon completion of your assessment and delivery of your live online session, 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
Designatory letters Q-IAOCR to evidence your IAOCR Internationally Qualified status
Electronic ‘Professional Accreditation Mark’ displaying your award date, your professional registration number and your status – Q-IAOCR Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Trainer
Electronic Accreditation Marks for ICH-GCP E6(R3) and Foundations in Clinical Research displaying award date and your professional registration number

How long does the assesment take to complete?

The ICH-GCP and Foundations in Clinical Research accreditations are completed online and take approximately 1 hour each.

For the Q-IAOCR Clinical Research Trainer, on average, the assessment takes 4 – 5 hours to complete (plus a 30 minute delivery of a live online presentation to the IAOCR Competence Assessor). You can complete the online question and answer part of the assessment in your own time, but you must ensure that your final submission adheres to the deadline for assessment submission.

Why do I need this accreditation?

The Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Trainer Accreditation (Q-IAOCR) is relevant to anyone involved in delivering training within a clinical research setting. Individuals must provide evidence that they can demonstrate all the relevant core competencies expected of a competent clinical research trainer*. 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.

All individuals enrolling for Q-IAOCR Clinical Research Trainer will also be assessed for ICH-GCP and Foundations in Clinical Research as part of this accreditation. In recognition of the essential role educators provide in supporting competency development in others, IAOCR has developed this unique package of accreditations specifically for those involved in clinical research training and development.

The Internationally Qualified Clinical Research Trainer (Q-IAOCR) professional standard was initially developed in 2018 and was updated in 2022 to incorporate the increasing use of innovative training technologies. Q-IAOCR Clinical Research Trainer is the global standard for clinical research training professionals. It is held by a significant number of freelance training professionals as well as employees of many of the world’s leading
clinical research organisations. Accreditation leads to professional recognition as a Clinical Research Trainer.

This unique and independently accredited program uses assessment criteria mapped to the International Standard Classification of Education developed by UNESCO. Accreditation leads to professional recognition as a Clinical Research Trainer. Participants successfully passing the accreditation assessment are awarded IAOCR Internationally Qualified Status (Q-IAOCR), which is recognizable by educational establishments and employers globally.

*Please note that IAOCR does not provide training as part of this accreditation assessment**. 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 compete the accreditation assessment. (See entry requirements for further details).

** IAOCR also offers a comprehensive live online training programme for professionals who want to step into a training delivery role, or who are early into their career and would benefit from an accredited training programme designed specifically for Clinical Research Trainers. Already experienced trainers can opt for immediate enrolment onto the accreditation assessment without training. If you are interested in the combined training and accreditation programme please contact us.