Certificate • Pharmaceutical Validation

Equipment Validation / Qualification (IQ, OP & PQ)

Build practical knowledge of equipment qualification through installation, operational, and performance evidence.

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CredentialCertificate
Duration8 Weeks
Delivery ModeHybrid (Inquire about it), Live/Recorded Online, On-campus
Start Date(s)January | May | September
Total Fees$1,550

Build Practical Knowledge in Equipment Validation / Qualification (IQ, OP & PQ)

Program delivery and scheduling depend on the selected intake. Refer to the current Program details above and confirm availability with Admissions.

Build practical knowledge of equipment qualification through installation, operational, and performance evidence.

The training emphasizes lifecycle planning, risk assessment, qualification, testing, traceable evidence, change control, and continued verification.

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Equipment Validation / Qualification (IQ, OP & PQ)

What this program can offer

Program Benefits and Learning Experience

Certificate Pathway

Follow a structured learning experience focused on the knowledge and practices described for this program.

Program-Specific Topics

Build understanding through focused lessons covering the core themes, terminology, workflows, and documentation of the subject.

Industry Context

Connect the training with the expectations, responsibilities, and quality practices encountered in relevant workplaces.

Applied Learning

Work through guided examples, scenarios, records, and problem-solving activities appropriate to the program topic.

Flexible Delivery

Available delivery formats and schedules depend on the selected intake and are shown in the current Program details.

Understand the focus and learning context

Program Overview

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, students will be:

  • Able to understand current good clinical practices
  • Able to organize clinical studies
  • Able to coordinate clinical studies
  • Able to write procedures and protocols
  • Able to perform audit and inspections

Core topics for this program

What You Will Learn

Requirements and Risk

Define intended use, critical functions, specifications, risks, and acceptance criteria.

Installation Qualification

Verify installation, components, utilities, materials, documentation, calibration, and safety information.

Operational Qualification

Challenge operating ranges, controls, alarms, functions, and repeatability against approved requirements.

Performance Qualification

Demonstrate reliable performance under representative operating conditions and establish ongoing controls.

Build a practical foundation

Skills and Knowledge You Will Develop

  • Requirements and Risk
  • Installation Qualification
  • Operational Qualification
  • Performance Qualification
  • Requirements and validation planning
  • Risk assessment and acceptance criteria
  • Protocol execution and evidence review
  • Deviation, change, and CAPA awareness
  • Lifecycle and validated-state documentation

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Program Curriculum

Program Module

  • Module 1
    • Guidelines and Standards
    • Installation Qualification (IQ)
    • Operational Qualification (OQ)
  • Module 2
    • Performance Qualification (PQ) or Continuous Qualification (CQ)
    • Qualification Protocol Test Case Examples
  • Module 3
    • Power off / Power failure tests
    • Door Open tests
    • Temperature Distribution tests
    • Temperature Penetration tests
  • Module 4
    • Alarm testing
    • Loaded and Empty Mappings
    • Instrument / Equipment calibration
  • Module 5
    • Shelf mapping
    • Vacuum testing
    • Biological indicator test
    • Bowie Dick test
    • Vacuum leak test
    • Conductivity tests
    • Riboflavin removal testing
    • Controlled rate mapping
    • Qualification and Validation Service Reports, Protocols and SOPs

Support from inquiry through completion

Why Choose NACPT Pharma College?

Career-Focused Content

Study practical concepts and workplace context connected to the program subject.

Experienced Guidance

Learn with instructor support and opportunities to ask questions about the course material.

Flexible Program Options

Ask Admissions about current online, live, recorded, hybrid, or on-campus availability.

Admissions Support

Receive guidance about eligibility, schedules, fees, registration, and the documents needed for your intake.

Consider whether the training matches your goals

Who Should Take This Program?

  • Validation, engineering, and technical personnel
  • Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance staff
  • Manufacturing, packaging, and laboratory professionals
  • Computer-system and equipment owners
  • Science and engineering graduates entering validation

Confirm your eligibility and documents

Admission Requirements

Who Should Attend

Anyone who wants to become the following should attend this webinar on equipment validation in the pharmaceutical industry:

  • Validation Specialist
  • Validation Engineer or Specialist
  • Process Engineer or Project Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Specialist
  • Quality Control Specialist
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Senior Validation Manager

Connect training with relevant work environments

Career and Professional Development

  • Validation Assistant
  • Validation Specialists
  • Coordinators
  • Managers

Take the Next Step with Equipment Validation / Qualification (IQ, OP & PQ)

Speak with Admissions about the current intake, delivery format, tuition, prerequisites, and registration steps for Equipment Validation / Qualification (IQ, OP & PQ).

Contact NACPT Pharma College

Toronto Campus
9 – 5310 Finch Ave East, Toronto, ON M1S 5E8
+1 (416) 412-7374 (extn +1) | +1 647 998 7374
admission@nacptpharmacollege.com
Brampton Campus
44 Queen St E, Brampton, ON L6V 1A2
+1 (416) 412-7374 (extn +2) | +1 647 998 7374
admission@nacptpharmacollege.com
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What to know before you apply

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Equipment Validation / Qualification (IQ, OP & PQ) program cover?

Build practical knowledge of equipment qualification through installation, operational, and performance evidence.

How long is the program?

The current duration is displayed in the Program details above. Confirm the schedule and completion timeline for your selected intake with Admissions.

How is the program delivered?

Available online, live, recorded, hybrid, or on-campus formats vary by program and intake. Use the current delivery information above and confirm the scheduled format before registering.

Are there admission requirements or prerequisites?

Requirements vary by credential and applicant background. Contact Admissions for the current eligibility criteria and document checklist.

Where can I get the detailed course outline?

Contact Admissions for the current course sequence, topic details, schedule, and any program-specific practical requirements.

Does completing the program guarantee employment or professional authorization?

No. Employment, certification, licensing, scope of practice, and role eligibility are determined by employers and applicable authorities. Confirm requirements for your intended pathway.