Good Manufacturing Practice - the Essentials

Master the fundamentals of GMP to help ensure patient safety and product quality

Whether you are new to the pharmaceutical industry or looking to refresh your GMP knowledge, our interactive, one-day course provides a comprehensive overview of GMP principles and how to apply them.

 

Find out how GMP helps protect patients by preventing errors and ensuring consistency of product quality. This course covers the core elements of GMP, incorporating  legal requirements (EU Guide to GMP) and practical implementation in manufacturing including documentation, training, and facility standards. By the end of the course, you will be able to support a culture of quality within your organisation and comply with the pharmaceutical industry’s stringent regulations. 

 

Interested in GMP training for your team? Contact us today. 

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Duration
1 day
CPD Hours
7 hrs
Locations
  • Online

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for pharmaceutical professionals at all levels who are looking to build or reinforce their understanding of GMP principles.

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Key Topics

This course covers the following topics:

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    Introduction to GMP and its critical role

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    GMP requirements for medicinal products

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    Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

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    Regulations and guidelines (including the EU guide to GMP and the US CFRs)

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    Facilities, personnel and Quality Control

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    Introduction to deviations

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will:

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    Navigate the EU Guide to GMP with confidence, understanding its application in the UK as the Orange Guide

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    Understand the expectations of cGMP, and how they are implemented in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products

Meet your expert tutors

Learn from the best in the industry. Our diverse team of highly experienced subject matter experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. 

Rob Hughes

Rob Hughes

Rob has more than 40 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry spanning various operational, project and senior strategic leadership positions in commercial manufacturing and development QA. With experience of the application of QA across control laboratories, API, solids, creams and liquids manufacture and third-party audit and evaluation, Rob’s knowledge makes him a valued member of our pharmaceutical training programme.
Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions about this course we have answered some of the most common ones below. If you still aren't finding what you're looking for you can contact our team here.

What our clients say

Discover the feedback from our course alumni and learn why they chose RSSL to support their professional development. 

Professional, comprehensive and accessible

Professional, comprehensive, and accessible course. The content was relevant to our organization, with significant detail that was never overwhelming, making it suitable for non-GMP professionals.
Kevin Hughes
DSTL

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Good Manufacturing Practice - the Essentials
25 Sep 2025
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Online
£820 excl VAT
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Bespoke Training

We offer bespoke in-house training solutions to you and your organisation. Contact an expert today to talk about your team and your specific requirements.

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Why choose RSSL?

As scientists ourselves, we’re passionate about collaboration and sharing our expertise to nurture the next generation. By helping them to develop and fulfil their potential, we can tackle 21st-century pharmaceutical scientific challenges more effectively.

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    More than 30 years of experience upskilling pharmaceutical professionals

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    Small-group training adjusted to individual learning styles and needs

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    50+ training courses accredited by recognised industry bodies

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    Combination of off-the-shelf and bespoke training packages

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    Courses and consulting led by experts in the entire pharmaceutical life cycle

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    Opportunity to share and learn as part of a diverse community