Programs and training

Pharmaceutical Industry Readiness Training

PIRT: 30-hour certificate bridging course

PIRT is ICIP’s flagship program. It is a condensed, professionally taught bridge between a science degree and a first role inside a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment. Every module is delivered by someone who does that work for a living.

Duration

30 hours

Award

ICIP certificate

Eligibility

B. Pharm, M. Pharm,
B.Sc, M.Sc

Venue

Geospatial Campus,
Kakkanad, Kochi

Next batch and fee

On enquiry

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Curriculum

The module map

Modules are grouped by function, mirroring how a pharmaceutical plant is actually organised. Hour allocation is confirmed per batch and adjusted to the cohort’s academic background.

# Module Coverage Facilitator discipline
01 cGMP and the regulatory framework Good Manufacturing Practice principles, the regulatory environment and what each authority expects of a licensed facility. Quality and compliance leadership
02 Quality management systems Deviations, OOS and OOT handling, CAPA, change control, risk assessment and the documentation trail each leaves behind. Quality assurance
03 Quality control and analytical operations HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV-VIS, TOC and dissolution testing; method validation and transfer; stability studies. Quality control
04 Microbiology and environmental monitoring Microbiological quality systems, environmental monitoring, water system validation and contamination control. Microbiology and validation
05 Cleanroom operations Classification, gowning and entry discipline, cleanroom qualification, airflow visualisation and aseptic behaviour. Sterility assurance
06 Production and packing Manufacturing and packing across oral solids, liquids, semi-solids, ointments, injectables and ophthalmics; lean practice. Production and compliance
07 Equipment and process validation Equipment and utility qualification, calibration protocols, cleaning validation and process validation. Validation
08 Warehouse and supply chain Material management, inventory and ABC analysis, cold-chain handling, controlled and hazardous materials, PPIC and logistics. Warehouse and supply chain
09 Industry documentation and systems SOPs, BMRs and protocols; data integrity; working in SAP, TrackWise, eDMS, ERP and LMS environments. Quality assurance
10 Regulatory and medical writing An orientation to Investigator Brochures, Clinical Study Reports, safety reports and regulatory submission documents. Regulatory medical writing
11 Audit readiness Inspection behaviour, answering an auditor, evidence retrieval and the conduct expected during a regulatory visit. Global certified auditors
12 Career preparation Resume construction for pharma roles, interview practice and introduction to hiring organisations. Training co-ordination
Who it is for

Graduates about to meet a regulated employer

A

Final-year and recently graduated B. Pharm, M. Pharm, B.Sc and M.Sc students in pharmacy, biosciences, microbiology and chemistry.

B

Graduates holding a job offer or interview in a GMP facility who need the vocabulary and documentation discipline before day one.

C

Colleges and placement cells arranging a bridging course for an entire cohort, on campus or at our centre.

D

Employers who want new joiners inducted on GMP behaviour before they enter the production or laboratory floor.

What you leave with

Evidence you can put in front of a recruiter

Certificate of completion

Issued by ICIP against the 30-hour module map.

GMP fluency

The terminology, expectations and behaviour of a regulated site.

Documentation practice

Recording an action the way an auditor expects to read it.

A pharma-ready resume

Rewritten for quality, production and laboratory job descriptions.

A professional network

Direct contact with facilitators working in India, the UAE and the GCC: the people who see openings first.

Alongside PIRT

Workshops, partnerships and career support

Short format
Skill development workshops

Focused modules on analytical techniques, process optimisation and the industry software tools trainees will be asked to operate, run as standalone sessions for individuals or institutions.

Analytical techniques Process optimisation SAP and TrackWise
Institutional
Industry partnerships

Collaborations with pharma manufacturers, R&D centres and biotech firms for internships, live projects and recruitment, and with colleges for cohort-wide bridging programs.

Internships Live projects Campus cohorts
After the course
Career support

Resume building, interview preparation and direct placement assistance, delivered by facilitators who sit on the hiring side of the table in India and the Gulf.

Resume Interview practice Introductions
Questions

Before you enrol

Anything not answered here, the training co-ordinator will answer directly.

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Do I need work experience to join PIRT?

No. The course is built for final-year students and recent graduates with no industry exposure. Working professionals seeking a refresher are also welcome.

Which degrees are eligible?

B. Pharm and M. Pharm, and B.Sc or M.Sc in microbiology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry and allied life sciences.

Is the training in person?

Sessions run at our centre in Kakkanad, Kochi. Selected modules are delivered live online by facilitators based in the UAE. Confirm the format for your batch when you enquire.

When does the next batch start, and what does it cost?

Batch dates, seat availability and fees are issued per intake. Message the co-ordinator on WhatsApp or send the enquiry form and you will receive the current schedule.

Does the certificate guarantee a job?

No responsible training provider can guarantee employment. What we provide is genuine readiness, resume and interview preparation, and direct introductions to hiring organisations.

Who actually teaches the modules?

Practising professionals: quality heads, qualified persons, QC leads, production and warehouse managers, and medical writers, each with 12 to 20+ years in the industry. See the full facilitator panel.

Can our college run PIRT for a whole batch?

Yes. We deliver cohort programs for colleges and placement cells, on campus or at our centre, with the module map adjusted to the syllabus already covered.

We are an employer. Can you induct our new joiners?

Yes. Facilitators who have faced USFDA, MHRA, EU-GMP and WHO inspections can run pre-floor induction on GMP behaviour, documentation and audit conduct.

Ask about the next PIRT intake

Tell us your degree and graduation year and the co-ordinator will send batch dates, the fee structure and the current module schedule.