ICH Guidelines & Harmonization
About This Course
Understand the international standards that make global drug development possible. ICH guidelines are the foundation of pharmaceutical regulation across the US, EU, and Japan, and this course shows you how to use them effectively. You'll learn how these harmonized guidelines save time and money by allowing you to use the same data and documentation in multiple regions. We cover all the major guideline categories—quality, safety, efficacy, and multidisciplinary—and show you how they apply to your daily work. Whether you're developing a new product or working on regulatory submissions, understanding ICH guidelines helps you make better decisions and avoid rework. This course explains not just what the guidelines say, but how to interpret and apply them in real-world situations, so you can develop products that meet international standards from the start.
What's Included
Course Format
Self-paced, on-demand learning with lifetime access. Complete at your own speed with no deadlines.
Key Topics Covered
What You'll Learn
- Understand ICH guideline structure and purpose
- Apply Q-series guidelines for quality
- Implement S-series guidelines for safety
- Follow E-series guidelines for efficacy
- Navigate multidisciplinary guidelines
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand ICH guideline structure and purpose
- Apply Q-series guidelines for quality
- Implement S-series guidelines for safety
- Follow E-series guidelines for efficacy
- Navigate multidisciplinary guidelines
Who Should Take This Course
- Regulatory affairs professionals
- Quality assurance specialists
- Clinical research professionals
- International regulatory specialists
Course Content
Module 1: ICH Overview
- ICH structure and mission
- Guideline categories
- Regional implementation
Module 2: Quality Guidelines (Q)
- Q7: GMP for APIs
- Q9: Quality Risk Management
- Q10: Pharmaceutical Quality System
- Q11: Development and Manufacture
Module 3: Safety Guidelines (S)
- S1-S3: Carcinogenicity and genotoxicity
- S4-S7: Toxicity studies
- S8: Immunotoxicology
Module 4: Efficacy Guidelines (E)
- E6: Good Clinical Practice
- E9: Statistical principles
- E10: Choice of control groups
This course is delivered through Thinkific. You'll receive access instructions after enrollment.