

Funded Pharma Skills Bootcamp
Upskill your workforce in GMP, GDP, and manufacturing excellence. At zero cost to your business.
“It is by far the best training approach I’ve seen in 20 years of leading manufacturing companies.” – Steve Molyneux, Operations Director, Bells Healthcare
Funded Pharma Skills Bootcamp Overview
The BioGrad Pharma Skills Bootcamp is designed for companies across the pharmaceutical sector who want to strengthen compliance, improve workforce capability, and future-proof their teams. The course includes 10 modules from Manufacturing and 10 modules from Quality Assurance (QA), covering such varied and important topics as: ​​​
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GMP
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Problem solving
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Lean manufacturing
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Principles of Validation
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Aseptic manufacturing
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Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC)
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What to Expect
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Delivered by industry experts who are SMEs in their fields as well as experienced educators. ​​
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Complex regulatory and technical concepts explained in clear, practical language.​
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A competency-based approach — not just online courses or “read & sign,” but knowledge that staff can apply directly to their roles. ​
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A rigorous internal quality process led by BioGrad’s Head of Quality, Catherine Kennedy, and underpinned by OFSTED monitoring.
Duration
16 weeks / 60 hours
Delivery
Bespoke, classroom, on-the-production-line and in-house support, scheduled around your operations
Cost
Free (Government funded Bootcamp programme)
Format
Modular approach covering QA and Manufacturing
(20 modules in total)
Training is tailored to the company’s needs
Both in scheduling and in which modules are prioritised. This ensures maximum value for business operations without disrupting production or distribution.
QA Modules
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Introduction to GMP and the Orange Guide
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Quality Risk Management (ICH Q9)
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Overview of Qualification and Validation
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Data Integrity and GDocP
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Change Controls and GAP Analysis
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Regulatory Affairs and the Interface with GMP
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Preparing for GMP Inspections
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Microbiology and Sterility Assurance
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Pharmaceutical Quality Systems (ICH Q10)
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The Role of QA and the QP in the Pharma Industry
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GDP and the Green Guide
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Manufacturing Modules ​
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Continuous Improvement in Pharma
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Quality by Design (QbD)
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Efficiency in Manufacture
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Equipment Qualification
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Deviations & Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
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Cleanroom Facilities and Personnel
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The British Pharmacopeia and Testing
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Packaging
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Pharmaceutical Documentation
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Health and Safety ​
Outcome for Your Business
Partnering with BioGrad’s Pharma Skills Bootcamp delivers measurable benefits for companies:
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Quicker to redeploy staff into new responsibilities.
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More confident and competent workforce aligned with MHRA Orange & Green Guides.
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Stronger quality culture embedded across operations.
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Faster route to market, with staff able to meet new product operational and compliance demands more efficiently.
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Reduced recruitment pressure by upskilling and optimising your workforce instead of relying on external hires.
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