Method
Flexible
Term
WINTER
Units
2.0 QUARTER UNITS
Cost
$785

Course Description


This course presents the effective planning and management of drugs and biologics clinical research trials. Exercises and case studies will illustrate how to develop and manage activities, timelines and budgets; examine staffing and resource requirements; and lead and motivate effective teams. Strategic clinical development plans, team and clinical site performance problems are also discussed.

This course will benefit clinical research professionals who are planning to begin or like to manage clinical research studies.


Topics

  • Project development and management
  • Building a Quality Management Plan
  • How/Why Clinical Trial fails?
  • Using Metrics to improve trial management

Additional Information

Students should have a broad educational background with courses in computers and public health science management. Completion of a general course in the content area of Clinical Research, or 2 years of experience in the Clinical Research workplace.

Professional Credit

黑料不打烊 EXTENSION Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13114, for 20 contact hours

  • Flexible Attend in person or via Zoom at scheduled times.
Schedule
Date
Start Time
End Time
Meeting Type
Location
Sat, 03-07-2026
9:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 03-07-2026
9:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 03-14-2026
9:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 03-14-2026
9:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 03-21-2026
9:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 03-21-2026
9:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 03-28-2026
9:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
Sat, 03-28-2026
9:30am
3:00pm
Flexible
SANTA CLARA / REMOTE
 

This class meets simultaneously in a classroom and remotely via Zoom. Students are expected to attend and participate in the course, either in-person or remotely, during the days and times that are specified on the course schedule. Students attending remotely are also strongly encouraged to have their cameras on to get the most out of the remote learning experience. Students attending the class in-person are expected to bring a laptop to each class meeting.

To see all meeting dates, click “Full Schedule” below.

You will be granted access in Canvas to your course site and course materials approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date of the course.

Required Text:
The New One Minute Manage, Kenneth H. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson, 2021. ISBN: 9780008128043

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