Education and training

Browse through all clinical research training opportunities of the SCTO's Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) Network and a selection of academic training offers. Find what best fits your needs.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics courses are all recognised by swissethics. You can also find a selection of training opportunities provided by further organisations.

Disclaimer: Institutions are responsible for the quality of the training opportunities they provide.

last update: 26.06.2024

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CAS Clinical Research I (Clinical Trial Planning and Conduct)

Location:

Basel (BS)

Link to course:

https://advancedstudies.unibas.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

8 months

Credits:

11 ECTS

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face and online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Not applicable/not recognised

Provider:

Universität Basel, Departement Klinische Forschung (DKF) c/o Universitätsspital Basel

Prerequisites:

Science or medical degree (minimum bachelor's degree)
Candidates without a university degree but with a professional qualification ("abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung" or similar) must have at least two years of practical work experience in clinical research (based on "sur dossier" decisions)

Notes:

Part-time
Compatible with work

CAS Clinical Research II (Advanced Clinical Trial Management)

Location:

Basel (BS)

Link to course:

https://advancedstudies.unibas.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

1 year

Credits:

11 ECTS

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face and online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Not applicable/not recognised

Provider:

Universität Basel, Departement Klinische Forschung (DKF) c/o Universitätsspital Basel

Prerequisites:

- Completion of the CAS Clinical Research I, CAS Study Nurse/Coordinator, or equivalent qualification
- Individuals with a minimum of five years' of experience in clinical research working either in academia or in industry (study nurses, study coordinators, clinical research associates, study physicians, assistant physicians, etc.) may apply to be directly admitted to the CAS Clinical Research II program

Notes:

Part-time
Compatible with work

CAS Study Nurse/Coordinator

Location:

Basel (BS)

Link to course:

https://advancedstudies.unibas.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

6 months

Credits:

10 ECTS

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face and online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Not applicable/not recognised

Provider:

Universität Basel, Departement Klinische Forschung (DKF) c/o Universitätsspital Basel

Prerequisites:

BSc in nursing science, a professional qualification (e.g. Dipl. Pflegefachperson HF), or adequate professional experience and qualifications (based on "sur dossier" decisions).

Notes:

DAS Clinical Trial Practice and Management

Location:

Basel (BS)

Link to course:

https://advancedstudies.unibas.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

2 years

Credits:

30 ECTS

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face and online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Not applicable/not recognised

Provider:

Universität Basel, Departement Klinische Forschung (DKF) c/o Universitätsspital Basel

Prerequisites:

- Individuals holding a science degree (minimum bachelor's) or medical students with an interest in pursuing continuing education in clinical research practices
- Individuals holding a degree equivalent to CAS Clinical Research I or II should contact one of the Directors of Studies for a personal consultation

Notes:

Part-time
Compatible with work

GCP Aufbaukurs

Location:

Basel (BS)

Link to course:

https://advancedstudies.unibas.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

1 day

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators

Training format:

Face-to-face and online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Universität Basel, Departement Klinische Forschung (DKF) c/o Universitätsspital Basel

Prerequisites:

GCP Basiskurs or equivalent qualification

Notes:

GCP Basiskurs

Location:

Basel (BS)

Link to course:

https://advancedstudies.unibas.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

2 days

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face and online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Investigator level

Provider:

Universität Basel, Departement Klinische Forschung (DKF) c/o Universitätsspital Basel

Prerequisites:

Notes:

GCP Training for Investigators and Study Teams

Location:

Basel (BS)

Link to course:

https://www.swisstph.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

2 days

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Investigator level

Provider:

Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH)

Prerequisites:

Notes:

This swissethics-accredited GCP course is ideal for investigators, all staff involved and/or interested in clinical research, and beginners
It focuses on participant protection, informed consent, safety reporting, study design, and data management

Clinical Investigators I: Basic GCP and clinical research training

Location:

Bern (BE)

Link to course:

https://www.ctu.unibe.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

2 days

Credits:

1 ECTS| 8 SGPM credits |8 SGKPT credits

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face or webinar

Recognised by swissethics:

Investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), Universität Bern

Prerequisites:

Notes:

The course is split in two parts. The first part consists of self-learning and home-based exercises to be completed within two weeks. The second part consists of a series of interactive lectures supplemented with workshops taught in one day.
ECTS optional

Clinical Investigators II: Advanced GCP and clinical research training

Location:

Bern (BE)

Link to course:

https://www.ctu.unibe.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

1 day

Credits:

0.5 ECTS | 6.5 SGPM credits |8 SGKPT credits

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face or webinar

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), Universität Bern

Prerequisites:

Basic GCP course completed

Notes:

This one-day course consists of a series of interactive lectures supplemented with workshops.
ECTS optional

Bonnes Pratiques des Essais Cliniques, Niveau II - Promoteur

Location:

Geneva (GE)

Link to course:

https://crc.hug.ch/

Language:

French

Duration:

2 days

Credits:

14 ISFM/FMH

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Centre de recherche clinique (CRC), Hôpitaux Universitaires Genève (HUG) et Université de Genève

Prerequisites:

Certificate of "Bonnes Pratiques des Essais Cliniques, Niveau I - Investigateur" or equivalent certificate recognised by swissethics

Notes:

DAS Management of Clinical Trials

Location:

Geneva (GE)

Link to course:

http://www.unige.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

170 hours of teaching, 275 hours of self-study, 540 hours for DAS thesis

Credits:

33 ECTS

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Centre de recherche clinique (CRC), Hôpitaux Universitaires Genève (HUG) et Université de Genève

Prerequisites:

Degree in nursing, life sciences or medicine
Teaching is in English

Notes:

Individual DAS modules are available

MAS in Drug Discovery and Clinical Development

Location:

Geneva (GE)

Link to course:

http://www.unige.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

290 hours of teaching, 600 hours of self-study, 900 hours for MAS thesis

Credits:

60 ECTS

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Centre de recherche clinique (CRC), Hôpitaux Universitaires Genève (HUG) et Université de Genève

Prerequisites:

Degree in nursing, life sciences or medicine

Notes:

Individual MAS modules are also available

Complément pour Devenir Promoteur

Location:

Lausanne (LS)

Link to course:

http://www.chuv.ch/

Language:

French

Duration:

1 day

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Centre de Recherche Clinique (CRC) Lausanne, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (CHUV)

Prerequisites:

GCP Investigator Level certificate requested

Notes:

Training particularly aimed at healthcare professionals who wish to take on the role of sponsor-investigator in interventional clinical trials and in the management of observational research projects

Devenir Investigateur

Location:

Lausanne (LS)

Link to course:

http://www.chuv.ch/

Language:

French

Duration:

2 days

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Investigator level

Provider:

Centre de Recherche Clinique (CRC) Lausanne, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (CHUV)

Prerequisites:

Notes:

Devenir Investigateur-Promoteur

Location:

Lausanne (LS)

Link to course:

http://www.chuv.ch/

Language:

French

Duration:

3 days

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Centre de Recherche Clinique (CRC) Lausanne, Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois (CHUV)

Prerequisites:

Notes:

web

Bonnes Pratiques des Essais Cliniques, Niveau I - Investigateur

Location:

Online (WEB)

Link to course:

https://crc.hug.ch/

Language:

French

Duration:

12 hours

Credits:

12 ISFM/FMH

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Investigator level

Provider:

Centre de recherche clinique (CRC), Hôpitaux Universitaires Genève (HUG) et Université de Genève

Prerequisites:

Notes:

web

GCP Refresher

Location:

Online (WEB)

Link to course:

https://advancedstudies.unibas.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

3.5 hours

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Online training

Recognised by swissethics:

GCP refresher

Provider:

Universität Basel, Departement Klinische Forschung (DKF) c/o Universitätsspital Basel

Prerequisites:

GCP Basiskurs or equivalent qualification

Notes:

Recommended to all individuals working in human research who would like to maintain and update their knowledge on research ethics and GCP

web

Safety Management in Clinical Research

Location:

Online (WEB)

Link to course:

https://advancedstudies.unibas.ch/

Language:

English

Duration:

1.5 hours

Credits:

Type of training:

Other training

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Not applicable/not recognised

Provider:

Content developed by SCTO Platforms. Training hosted by Universität Basel, Departement Klinische Forschung (DKF) c/o Universitätsspital Basel.

Prerequisites:

Notes:

For individuals working in clinical research (either in academia or in industry) and interested in extending their expertise in the area of safety management (assessment, documentation, and reporting of safety events)

GCP Kurs

Location:

St Gallen (SG)

Link to course:

https://www.kssg.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

1.5 days

Credits:

6.5 swapp

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face and online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), Kantonsspital St Gallen

Prerequisites:

Notes:

GCP Refresher

Location:

St Gallen (SG)

Link to course:

https://www.kssg.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

3 hours

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

GCP refresher

Provider:

Clinical Trials Unit (CTU), Kantonsspital St Gallen

Prerequisites:

Notes:

For individuals who have completed a GCP course and/or are interested in the subject

GCP Investigator Level/GCP Livello Investigatori

Location:

Ticino (TI)

Link to course:

https://ctu-eoc.ch/

Language:

Italian

Duration:

2 days

Credits:

12 swapp | 13 ISFM/FMH

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trial Unit EOC Lugano

Prerequisites:

Notes:

May be held in Bellinzona or Lugano

GCP Refresher

Location:

Ticino (TI)

Link to course:

https://ctu-eoc.ch/

Language:

Italian

Duration:

5 hours

Credits:

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

GCP refresher

Provider:

Clinical Trial Unit EOC Lugano

Prerequisites:

GCP Investigator Level certificate

Notes:

May be held in Bellinzona or Lugano

GCP Sponsor-Investigator Level/GCP Livello Investigatori-Sponsor

Location:

Ticino (TI)

Link to course:

https://ctu-eoc.ch/

Language:

Italian

Duration:

1 day

Credits:

6 swapp | 7 ISFM/FMH

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trial Unit EOC Lugano

Prerequisites:

GCP Investigator Level certificate

Notes:

May be held in Bellinzona or Lugano

Adverse Event Reporting/Safety Training

Location:

Zurich (ZH)

Link to course:

https://new.usz.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

1 hour

Credits:

1 swapp

Type of training:

Other training

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Not applicable/not recognised

Provider:

Clinical Trials Center (CTC), Universitätsspital Zürich

Prerequisites:

Notes:

CAS in Clinical Monitoring

Location:

Zurich (ZH)

Link to course:

https://www.usz.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

15 days

Credits:

12 ECTS | 128 swapp

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Not applicable/not recognised

Provider:

Clinical Trials Center (CTC), Universitätsspital Zürich

Prerequisites:

CAS Clinical Trial Management or equivalent
Master's in medicine, nursing sciences, natural sciences, or a similar degree
"Sur dossier" admissions are also possible
Visit website for more information

Notes:

Especially suited for clinical monitors
Includes additional self-study

CAS in Clinical Trial Management

Location:

Zurich (ZH)

Link to course:

https://www.usz.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

22 days (including 10 days internship)

Credits:

12 ECTS | 96 swapp

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trials Center (CTC), Universitätsspital Zürich

Prerequisites:

Master's in medicine, nursing sciences, natural sciences, or a similar degree
"Sur dossier" admissions are also possible
Visit website for more information

Notes:

Includes additional self-study
Provides GCP certificates as investigator and sponsor-investigator

DAS in Clinical Trial Management

Location:

Zurich (ZH)

Link to course:

https://www.usz.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

38.5 days

Credits:

30 ECTS

Type of training:

Postgraduate (CAS, DAS, MAS)

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trials Center (CTC), Universitätsspital Zürich

Prerequisites:

Master's in medicine, nursing sciences, natural sciences, or a similar degree
"Sur Dossier" admissions are also possible
Visit website for more information

Notes:

Consists of the CAS in Clinical Trial Management, a second CAS (Monitoring or Clinical Data Management), and a diploma thesis in the field of specialisation
Provides GCP certificates as investigator and sponsor-investigator

GCP Aufbaukurs (Modul 3)

Location:

Zurich (ZH)

Link to course:

https://www.usz.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

1 day

Credits:

6.5 swapp | 6.5 sgpm

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face

Recognised by swissethics:

Sponsor-investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trials Center (CTC), Universitätsspital Zürich

Prerequisites:

GCP Module 1 and 2 certificate or equivalent certificate

Notes:

GCP Basiskurs (Modul 1 und Modul 2)

Location:

Zurich (ZH)

Link to course:

https://www.usz.ch/

Language:

German

Duration:

2 days

Credits:

13 swapp | 13 sgpm

Type of training:

GCP and Research Ethics

Target audience:

Sponsor-investigators, investigators, other clinical research professionals

Training format:

Face-to-face and online training

Recognised by swissethics:

Investigator level

Provider:

Clinical Trials Center (CTC), Universitätsspital Zürich

Prerequisites:

Notes: