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Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)

The Essentials of Clinical Trials for Beginners

Learn the fundamentals of clinical trials at your own pace through a structured online course designed to fit your schedule and learning needs

Last updated on 15 September 2026
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Course Details

Course Intakes

Registration Periods

January

1 December to 24 December

March

1 February to 25 February

June

1 May to 25 May

September

1 August to 25 August

Course Duration

16 weeks (starting from the date of confirmation of registration)

Course Description

This 16-week online self-paced course will chart a roadmap for those who are keen to gain foundational knowledge on clinical trials. The course covers all the basic knowledge required of a clinical research coordinator to conduct a trial at site. You can access this course anytime, anywhere within 16 weeks at your own pace.

Learning Outcome

  • Understand the key stages of a clinical trial lifecycle, from study start-up to study closure.

  • Understand the process of participant screening and informed consent in accordance with ethical and regulatory standards

  • Manage research participants throughout the study

  • Ensure proper study documentation to ensure compliance and readiness for audits and inspections

  • Recognise the roles and responsibilities of the study team members involved in conducting clinical trials

Who Should Attend

Aspiring individuals with interest in clinical trials

Course Outline

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

  • Introduction to Clinical Research

  • Protocol Feasibility

  • Developing the Study Budget

  • Ethics Board & Submission - DSRB / CIRB

  • Participant Screening and Recruitment

  • Amendment, Continuing review and other Reporting to IRB

  • Source Record

  • Study Follow-up and Discontinuation

  • Investigational Product Management

  • Investigator Meeting and Site Initiation Visit

  • Site Closure Activities

  • Pre and post programme assessment

  • Research Team

  • Clinical Trial Agreement

  • Elements of Clinical Trial Protocol

  • Site Start-up Activities

  • Informed Consent

  • Clinical Data Management & CRF Queries

  • Essential Records

  • Safety reporting to Singapore IRBs

  • Randomisation and Unblinding

  • Monitoring Visit Preparation

  • Biological specimen handling

  • Research Misconduct and Fraud

Note

  • Participants will be given access to the e-learning materials upon enrolment into the course.

  • Participants are required to complete all e-learning modules and quizzes by the end of their respective programme intakes.

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit your registration form before the respective intake deadlines.

Registration form

Please click the link below to access our registration form.

https://for.sg/essentials4beginners (opens in new tab)

Course Fees (Inclusive of GST)

$350

Qualification

Participants who have completed all eLearning modules will obtain a Certificate of Completion (Essentials of Clinical Trials for Beginners) from SCRI Academy.

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

Enquiries

If you have any questions or would like to arrange bulk registration for your colleagues or friends, please contact us at scriacademy@scri.cris.sg for more information.