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Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Level 1 Programme

Develop the practical skills and foundational knowledge needed to support safe, compliant, and efficient clinical research and trials.

Last updated on 15 September 2026
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Course Details

Course Date

January Intake:

01 January to 30 April

June Intake:

01 June to 30 September

From 9:00am to 6:00pm

Course Duration

16 weeks E-learning + 3-day In-person tutorial session

Registration Period

For every January Intake:

01 October to 31 October

For every June Intake:

01 March to 31 March

(Registration is based on first-come-first-serve basis)

Course Description

The CRC Level 1 Programme is designed for CRCs with at least one year of experience and who are interested in gaining knowledge about coordinating clinical research. The programme offers a comprehensive introduction to the operations of clinical research at site and practical, hands-on training through the blended learning approach to provide flexible and effective learning. Participants will self-learn through the interactive study materials, followed by face-to-face (F2F) classroom sessions (in-person) to reinforce the application of core CRC skills through classroom discussions, case scenarios, demonstrations and practice-based activities.

Learning Outcome

  • Describe the clinical trial activities from study initiation to closure

    • Discuss the importance of Good Clinical Practice

    • Understand the investigator and sponsor responsibilities in a clinical trial

    • Define the requirements for ethics submissions, source documentation and essential documents

    • Discuss the informed consent process

    • Discuss strategies for subject recruitment and retention

    • Prepare your site for a monitoring visit

    • Define safety reporting guidelines

    • Describe the process for management of investigational product at site

Who Should Attend

  • CRCs with at least one year of experience

Entry Requirements

  • At least 1 year of current experience as a CRC or equivalent duties

Course Outline

Kindly note that the course outline may be subjected to changes without prior notice.

Face to Face Session (In-person)

E-Learning (16 weeks)

  • Site start-up activities

  • Research Team

  • Study Budget

  • Source Records

  • Essential Record

  • Screening & Recruitment

  • Informed Consent

  • Study Follow-up & Discontinuation

  • Amendment, Continuing Review and Other Reporting to IRB

  • Site Closure

  • Randomisation & Unblinding

  • IP Management

  • Clinical Trial Regulatory Requirements

  • Operational Challenges of Early Phase Trials

  • Examination

  • Introduction to Clinical Research

  • Research Team

  • Protocol Feasibility

  • Clinical Trial Agreement

  • Study Budget

  • Elements of Protocol

  • Ethics Board & Submission - DSRB/CIRB

  • Site Start-up Activities

  • Informed Consent

  • Screening and Recruitment

  • Amendment, Continuing Review & other reporting to IRB

  • Safety Reporting to IRB

  • Source Records

  • Study Follow-up & Discontinuation

  • Essential Record

  • Clinical Data Management & CRF Queries

  • Randomisation & Unblinding

  • Investigational Product Management

  • Investigator Meeting and site initiation

  • Monitoring Visit Preparation

  • Site Closure Activities

  • Study Closure Checklist

  • Research Misconduct and Fraud

E-Learning Module

Participants will be given access to the e-learning materials before the F2F classroom sessions. Participants are required to complete all e-learning modules and quizzes by the end of their respective programme intakes.

Technical Requirements

**This is only applicable if the F2F classroom session is conducted virtually.

It is mandatory to fulfill ALL the following minimum technical requirements:

  1. Use of PC or Laptop for Examination, as the system is not compatible on Mobile devices (e.g. mobile phone or tablets). You are also strongly encouraged to access the Zoom virtual class via a PC or Laptop for better learning experience as you need to refer to the training handouts while attending the class.

  2. Stable internet connection (3G or 4G/LTE), with minimum bandwidth of 600kbps is recommended.

  3. Supported browser versions:

    • Windows: IE11+, Edge 12+, Firefox 27+, Chrome30+

    • Mac: Safari 7+, Firefox 27+, Chrome30+

    • Linux: Firefox 27+, Chrome 30+

  4. Headphone (preferred) or speaker to listen in (built-in / USB plug-in / wireless Bluetooth)

  5. Microphone for class discussion (built-in / USB plug-in / wireless Bluetooth)

  6. Webcam (built-in / USB plug-in). It is compulsory to turn on the camera for the duration of the Zoom virtual class for attendance authentication.

Application Procedure

Registration is by first come first serve basis. Applicants and their supervisors must complete the registration form.

An automated email would be routed to your supervisor for endorsement. Please notify your supervisor when you have completed and submitted the form.

Registration Form

Please scan the QR Code OR click the link below to access our registration form.

https://for.sg/l1registration (opens in new tab)
QR code for Level 1 Registration

Course Fees (Inclusive of GST)

Course fees

Full Price

$3,418

CRCs from Singapore’s Public Healthcare Clusters under MOH Holdings (After subsidy)

$410

Qualification

Participants who have completed all modules of the programmes and have obtain an overall grading of 75% will obtain a Certificate of Achievement (CRC Level 1 Programme) from SCRI Academy.

To download the programme brochure, please click here (opens in new tab).

Enquiries

For enquiries, please contact scriacademy@scri.cris.sg