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Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)

Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Level 2 Programme

Advance your CRC capabilities to manage and coordinate complex clinical research studies and trials with greater independence, precision, and confidence.

Last updated on 15 September 2026
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Course Details

Course Date

June Intake:

01 June to 31 July

Thursday / Friday from 9:00am to 6.00pm.

Course Duration

8 weeks E-learning + 4-day In-person tutorial session (across 2 weeks in July)

Registration Period

01 March to 31 March

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

Course Description

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Level 2 Programme builds on a CRC’s fundamental competencies in clinical trials and examines the complexities of investigator-initiated trials and multi-center clinical trials. The programme is designed to empower CRCs with project management skills and the ability to coordinate investigator-initiated clinical research studies with reasonable degree of proficiency across a range of study designs. Application of skills will be reinforced through classroom discussion, case scenarios and practice-based activities.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define sponsor responsibilities in an investigator-initiated study

  • Apply project management concepts to manage time, resources and quality issues

  • Coordinate and perform secretariat duties for multi-site project meetings

  • Develop study documents such as data collection tools

  • Manage research materials, biological specimens and site logistic matters

  • Implement the operational workflow and quality systems for the research study

  • Explain the IRB and regulatory requirements for sponsors

  • Track project status and completion of study procedures

  • Develop the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential risks or non-compliance

  • Highlight key concepts for the preparation and conduct of study monitoring and development of a study monitoring plan

Who Should Attend

  • Senior CRCs,

  • CRCs who are carrying out job responsibilities equivalent of a Senior CRC, and

  • CRCs who are progressing towards Senior CRC job grade

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have at least 4 years of experience in coordinating clinical trials.

CRCs who do not possess a comprehensive fundamental knowledge in clinical trials may wish to attend the CRC Level 1 Programme (opens in new tab) prior to applying for the CRC Level 2 Programme.

Course Outline

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

Face-to-Face Sessions (4 days)

E-Learning (8 weeks)

  • Project Management for Multicenter IITs

  • Research Monitoring

  • Develop QMS for Study

  • Management of Clinical Research Materials

  • Management of Biological Specimens

  • Clinical Research Data Collection and Management

  • Resource Management and Study Budget

  • Research Grant Management

  • IRB & Regulatory Requirements for Clinical Research

  • Responsibilities of Sponsor PI in IIMCT

  • Protocol Review

  • Management of Trial Master File

  • Study Template design

  • Enhance Recruitment Strategies for IIT

  • Safety Monitoring

  • Site Readiness for Closure

  • Conducting Investigator Meeting and Site Initiation Visit

E-Learning Module

Participants will be given access to the e-learning materials 8 weeks before the F2F classroom sessions commence. 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 programme is conducted virtually.

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

  1. Use of PC or Laptop to access the Zoom virtual class 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/l2registration (opens in new tab)
QR code for Level 2 Registration

Course Fees (inclusive of GST)

Course fees

Full Price

$4,079

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

$490

Qualification

Participants who have completed all modules of the programmes and obtain an overall grading of 75% will receive a Certificate of Completion (CRC Level 2 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.