Module 0140m
GCP Foundations and Principles
Overview of ICH GCP, scope, stakeholders, and core principles including ethics and participant protection.
- GCP overview and scope
- 11 principles of ICH GCP E6(R3)
FreeGCP distills ICH E6(R3) into immersive modules, real-world protocol scenarios, and graded assessments. Earn a verifiable certificate designed for sponsors, CROs, and IRBs to document GCP training—completely free of charge.
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FreeGCP is built around current ICH E6(R3) guidance and major regulatory expectations. We review our curriculum with experienced study teams so it's aligned to real-world inspections—and keep access free for every learner.
Regulatory alignment
ICH E6(R3)-aligned GCP training
Global access
Available worldwide
Self-paced
Learn at your speed
Comprehensive curriculum
9 Modules
Complete coverage of ICH E6(R3) GCP guidelines and best practices.
Latest 2025 standards
ICH E6(R3)
Updated content aligned with the most current regulatory requirements.
Career advancement
Certified
Certification designed for sponsors, CROs, and research institutions to document GCP training.
No cost to certify
Free Forever
We keep the entire GCP curriculum free—no credit card prompts.
FreeGCP distills ICH E6(R3) into immersive modules, real-world protocol scenarios, and graded assessments. Earn a verifiable certificate designed for sponsors, CROs, and IRBs to document GCP training—completely free of charge.
Enroll in minutes
Create your account—no credit card required.
Master ICH E6(R3)
Interactive modules written by clinical research experts.
Earn proof instantly
Receive a verifiable certificate the moment you finish.
Trusted by clinical research professionals and study coordinators worldwide.
FreeGCP is built around current ICH E6(R3) guidance and major regulatory expectations. We review our curriculum with experienced study teams so it's aligned to real-world inspections—and keep access free for every learner.
Regulatory alignment
ICH E6(R3)-aligned GCP training
Global access
Available worldwide
Self-paced
Learn at your speed
Comprehensive curriculum
9 Modules
Complete coverage of ICH E6(R3) GCP guidelines and best practices.
Latest 2025 standards
ICH E6(R3)
Updated content aligned with the most current regulatory requirements.
Career advancement
Certified
Certification designed for sponsors, CROs, and research institutions to document GCP training.
No cost to certify
Free Forever
We keep the entire GCP curriculum free—no credit card prompts.
We distilled ICH E6(R3) into nine comprehensive modules. Each combines narrative storytelling, regulatory interpretation, and practical worksheets so you can apply Good Clinical Practice the moment you finish.
Total commitment
6 hours
Self-paced with progress saved automatically.
Assessments
100+ questions
Scenario-based, aligned with sponsor and site expectations.
Built with senior CRAs, quality leads, and principal investigators.
Overview of ICH GCP, scope, stakeholders, and core principles including ethics and participant protection.
Investigator/site duties, sponsor/CRO obligations, and IRB/IEC oversight per E6(R3).
Process, documentation, and considerations for vulnerable populations under E6(R3).
Protocol adherence, deviations/amendments, and investigational product accountability.
AE/SAE/SUSAR definitions, reporting timelines, and medical care documentation.
Source data, CRF/eCRF, ALCOA++ principles, and electronic systems validation.
Governance of the full data lifecycle, safeguarding blinding, and computerized systems.
QMS, risk assessment, Quality by Design, centralized/onsite monitoring, and CAPA.
TMF organization, essential documents, noncompliance handling, and inspection readiness.
Interactive cases that explore protocol deviations, safety alerts, and complex monitoring challenges.
Verifiable PDF credentials with unique IDs, accessible for audits and HR systems.
Training aligned with ICH E6(R3) standards to support FDA, EMA, and MHRA expectations.
Verifiable certificate designed for sponsors, CROs, and institutional review boards to document GCP training (acceptance depends on each organization's policies).
Knowledge checks after lessons, module quizzes, and a comprehensive final exam to validate understanding.
Every clinical trial hinges on a shared language of ethics, documentation, and oversight. The most recent ICH E6(R3) revision raises the bar—demanding smarter risk management, verified digital systems, and human-centred consent workflows.
FreeGCP was built as an open-access reference implementation of those expectations. We blend the rigour of regulatory source documents with annotated case studies and interactive exercises that translate policy into instinct.
The result: a credible credential for individuals and a scalable baseline for organizations who refuse to cut corners on participant safety or data integrity.
Who we train
Clinical research professionals
CRAs, CRCs, data managers, site coordinators, and quality specialists who need proof of current GCP mastery.
Principal investigators & clinicians
Physicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals entering or refreshing regulated research work.
Sponsor & CRO leadership
Regulatory, QA, and project leads who must maintain current GCP certification and compliance standards.
Create your free account to access the full curriculum, knowledge checks, and certificate download instantly. Progress saves automatically and syncs across all your devices.
No credit card • Verified certificate • Progress saves automatically
FAQs
If you need documentation for an inspection or verification of your certification, all certificates include QR codes and unique IDs for instant validation.
The flagship Free plan keeps core ICH E6(R3) mastery accessible. Professional adds advanced simulations and mentor hours for deeper expertise.
Free
Built for professionals who need verifiable ICH E6(R3) compliance today without procurement cycles.
Instant access · No credit card · Verifiable credential
Professional
For clinical professionals seeking premium courses, AI assistance, and career advancement resources.
Begin the FreeGCP track now and earn your verifiable certification. Join coordinators, monitors, and investigators advancing their careers with ICH E6(R3) training.
Create your account in under a minute · Certificate issued instantly
We distilled ICH E6(R3) into nine comprehensive modules. Each combines narrative storytelling, regulatory interpretation, and practical worksheets so you can apply Good Clinical Practice the moment you finish.
Total commitment
6 hours
Self-paced with progress saved automatically.
Assessments
100+ questions
Scenario-based, aligned with sponsor and site expectations.
Built with senior CRAs, quality leads, and principal investigators.
Overview of ICH GCP, scope, stakeholders, and core principles including ethics and participant protection.
Investigator/site duties, sponsor/CRO obligations, and IRB/IEC oversight per E6(R3).
Process, documentation, and considerations for vulnerable populations under E6(R3).
Protocol adherence, deviations/amendments, and investigational product accountability.
AE/SAE/SUSAR definitions, reporting timelines, and medical care documentation.
Source data, CRF/eCRF, ALCOA++ principles, and electronic systems validation.
Governance of the full data lifecycle, safeguarding blinding, and computerized systems.
QMS, risk assessment, Quality by Design, centralized/onsite monitoring, and CAPA.
TMF organization, essential documents, noncompliance handling, and inspection readiness.
Interactive cases that explore protocol deviations, safety alerts, and complex monitoring challenges.
Verifiable PDF credentials with unique IDs, accessible for audits and HR systems.
Training aligned with ICH E6(R3) standards to support FDA, EMA, and MHRA expectations.
Verifiable certificate designed for sponsors, CROs, and institutional review boards to document GCP training (acceptance depends on each organization's policies).
Knowledge checks after lessons, module quizzes, and a comprehensive final exam to validate understanding.
Every clinical trial hinges on a shared language of ethics, documentation, and oversight. The most recent ICH E6(R3) revision raises the bar—demanding smarter risk management, verified digital systems, and human-centred consent workflows.
FreeGCP was built as an open-access reference implementation of those expectations. We blend the rigour of regulatory source documents with annotated case studies and interactive exercises that translate policy into instinct.
The result: a credible credential for individuals and a scalable baseline for organizations who refuse to cut corners on participant safety or data integrity.
Who we train
Clinical research professionals
CRAs, CRCs, data managers, site coordinators, and quality specialists who need proof of current GCP mastery.
Principal investigators & clinicians
Physicians, pharmacists, and allied health professionals entering or refreshing regulated research work.
Sponsor & CRO leadership
Regulatory, QA, and project leads who must maintain current GCP certification and compliance standards.
Create your free account to access the full curriculum, knowledge checks, and certificate download instantly. Progress saves automatically and syncs across all your devices.
No credit card • Verified certificate • Progress saves automatically
FAQs
If you need documentation for an inspection or verification of your certification, all certificates include QR codes and unique IDs for instant validation.
The flagship Free plan keeps core ICH E6(R3) mastery accessible. Professional adds advanced simulations and mentor hours for deeper expertise.
Free
Built for professionals who need verifiable ICH E6(R3) compliance today without procurement cycles.
Instant access · No credit card · Verifiable credential
Professional
For clinical professionals seeking premium courses, AI assistance, and career advancement resources.
Begin the FreeGCP track now and earn your verifiable certification. Join coordinators, monitors, and investigators advancing their careers with ICH E6(R3) training.
Create your account in under a minute · Certificate issued instantly