₹2.4–3.6 LPA
Clinical research coordinator
Runs day-to-day trial activities at a hospital or site
₹2L₹3.5L₹5.5L
NewAdvanced postgraduate diploma · 10 months · Dual certification
APGDCR — Advanced PG Diploma in Clinical Research
One diploma across every clinical research function. Start with pharmacology and drug development, then learn clinical trial management, data management, pharmacovigilance, medical writing, regulatory affairs, Clinical SAS and biostatistics. Finish with a capstone and a one-month internship on the PvEdge drug safety database.
10 monthsIncl. 1-month PvEdge internship
Mon–Fri10:00 AM–12:30 PM IST
₹64,999 ₹72,000All-inclusive · launch offer
LifetimeLMS access
Next batch: date TBC · Seats per batch: TBC
Included with APGDCR
Blockchain-based course certification
Hands-on PV training + certificate
Access to placement software tool
Get the APGDCR brochure and a call
A counsellor will call you back within one working day.
Free, no obligation. Counsellors call Mon–Sat, 9:30 am–6:30 pm.
Curriculum
Eight modules and a PvEdge internship, over 10 months.
Taught through live classes, case studies, software workshops and assignments.
01
Pharmacology & drug development
Module 1 · 1 month
02
Clinical trial management
Module 2 · 1.5 months
03
Clinical data management
Module 3 · 1 month
04
Pharmacovigilance
Module 4 · 1.5 months
05
Medical writing
Module 5 · 1 month
06
Regulatory affairs
Module 6 · 1 month
07
Clinical SAS & biostatistics
Module 7 · 1 month
08
Capstone & job readiness
Module 8 · 0.5 month
09
PvEdge internship / project
Internship · 1 month
Module 1 of 8 · Month 1
Pharmacology & drug development
The science every role builds on: how medicines work and how they reach patients.
- Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Drug classes and mechanisms of action
- Adverse drug reactions
- Drug discovery to approval
- Preclinical studies
- Phases of clinical trials
Taught throughLive classes · Case studies · Quizzes
Leads toA strong base for every clinical research role
Module 2 of 8 · Months 2–3
Clinical trial management
How a new drug is tested in people, and how trials stay safe, ethical and compliant.
- ICH-GCP and ethics
- Study design and protocols
- Informed consent
- Site monitoring, audits and QA
- CTMS and eTMF
- New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019
Taught throughLive classes · Case studies · Assignments
Leads toClinical research coordinator · CRA
Module 3 of 8 · Months 3–4
Clinical data management
Capture, clean and lock the data every trial depends on.
- Data management plans
- EDC systems
- CRF design
- Data validation and queries
- Coding and dictionaries
- CDM and CDISC standards
Taught throughLive classes · Case studies · Assignments
Leads toClinical data associate
Module 4 of 8 · Months 4–6
Pharmacovigilance
Detect, assess and report drug safety issues once medicines reach patients.
- PV regulations and PvPI
- ADR reporting and case processing
- MedDRA coding
- Signal detection
- Aggregate reports (PSUR / PBRER)
- PvEdge safety database practice
Taught throughLive classes · PvEdge practice · Assignments
Leads toDrug safety associate
Module 5 of 8 · Months 6–7
Medical writing
Write the documents that start, run and report a clinical trial.
- Protocols and investigator’s brochures
- Informed consent forms
- Clinical study reports (ICH E3)
- Safety narratives
- Lay summaries
- Publications and referencing
Taught throughLive classes · Writing exercises · Feedback
Leads toMedical writer (associate)
Module 6 of 8 · Months 7–8
Regulatory affairs
Get trials and new medicines approved in India and abroad.
- CDSCO and DCGI processes
- US FDA and EMA pathways
- CTD structure
- eCTD submissions
- Labelling
- Post-approval changes
Taught throughLive classes · eCTD workshop · Assignments
Leads toRegulatory affairs associate
Module 7 of 8 · Months 8–9
Clinical SAS & biostatistics
Turn trial data into the tables and results regulators review.
- Descriptive and inferential statistics
- Hypothesis testing and p-values
- Sample size basics
- Base SAS: DATA and PROC steps
- CDISC SDTM and ADaM basics
- Tables, listings and figures (TLFs)
Taught throughLive classes · SAS labs · Assignments
Leads toClinical SAS programmer (trainee) · Biostatistics support
Module 8 of 8 · Month 9
Capstone & job readiness
Put every module together and prepare for interviews.
- Simulated trial project
- Protocol to safety report
- CV and LinkedIn review
- Mock interviews with industry panels
- Pre-Recruitment Training (PRT)
- Placement support
Taught throughProject work · Mock interviews
Leads toYour first role in clinical research
Internship · Month 10
PvEdge internship / project
Work on PvEdge full time and finish with a project you can show employers.
- End-to-end case processing on PvEdge
- Case intake and triage
- MedDRA coding and narratives
- Quality review of cases
- ICSR preparation
- Project report and presentation
Taught throughMentor-guided project on PvEdge
Leads toDrug safety associate · PvEdge certificate
Hands-on PV training · included in APGDCR
Train on PvEdge®, a real drug safety database
PvEdge is cloud-based pharmacovigilance software built by Sarjen Systems for pharma, vaccine and medical device safety teams, designed to meet 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP requirements. You use it in the Pharmacovigilance module, then spend the final month on a PvEdge internship / project, processing adverse event cases from start to finish the way a drug safety associate does on the job.
Clini India training partnerWhat you will do on PvEdge
- Case intake and triageReceive adverse event reports and decide seriousness and reporting timelines.
- Case entry and processingEnter patient, drug and event details into the safety database.
- MedDRA codingCode events and medical history to the right MedDRA terms.
- Narrative writing and quality reviewWrite case narratives and check cases before they are submitted.
- ICSR reportingPrepare expedited individual case safety reports for regulators.
- Literature review and signal detection basicsSee how safety teams screen literature and spot new safety signals.
How it helps your career
- Answer interview questions with real case-processing experience, not just theory
- Add “Hands-on: PvEdge drug safety database” to your CV
- Get up to speed faster in your first drug safety associate role
- Understand the compliance rules that shape everyday PV work
- Show recruiters a second, PV-specific certificate
Dual certification
Graduate with two certificates
Advanced PG Diploma in Clinical ResearchIssued by Clini India on completing all modules, the capstone and the final assessment. Blockchain-verified through CredSure.PvEdge hands-on training certificateIssued by PvEdge on completing the drug safety database training and the one-month PvEdge internship / project.Hands-on training
Work on real industry tools before your first interview
Theory gets you shortlisted. Practice gets you hired. APGDCR students work on PV, CTMS and eTMF systems across the program.
PV database · case entry
Core workshop
PvEdge drug safety database: case entry, coding and reporting
Enter, code and report adverse event cases the way drug safety teams do.
CTMS tool introduction
Track sites, visits and milestones in a clinical trial management system.
eTMF workshop
File and maintain the essential documents of a trial.
eCTD submission walkthrough
See how a regulatory dossier is structured and submitted.
Clinical SAS labs
Write SAS programs and produce tables, listings and figures from trial data.
Mock interviews with industry panels
Rehearse the questions CROs and pharma companies ask.
Eligibility
Who can join APGDCR
Graduates and postgraduates from these fields can apply.
- Final-year students welcome
- Working professionals welcome
Pharmacy
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
- Pharm.D
Life sciences
Biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, nursing and related subjects
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- PhD
Engineering
Biotechnology or biomedical engineering
- BE
- B.Tech
- M.Tech
Medical & allied health
- MBBS
- BDS
- BAMS
- BHMS
- BPT
- MPT
Fees & batches
Fee, schedule and upcoming batches
- Upcoming batches
Monday to Friday
APGDCR weekday batch
MTWThFSaSu
StartsDateTiming10:00 AM–12:30 PM ISTDuration10 monthsModeOnline live
Every class is recorded on the LMS, so you can catch up if you miss one.
Careers
Roles APGDCR prepares you for
Six entry roles across five job families. Pay shown is the industry-average starting range.*
₹3.5–5 LPA
Clinical research associate
Monitors sites for protocol and GCP compliance
₹2L₹3.5L₹5.5L
₹2.8–4 LPA
Clinical data associate
Validates trial data and resolves queries
₹2L₹3.5L₹5.5L
₹3–4.5 LPA
Drug safety associate
Processes adverse event cases on a PV database
₹2L₹3.5L₹5.5L
₹3.5–5 LPA
Medical writer (associate)
Drafts study documents and safety narratives
₹2L₹3.5L₹5.5L
₹ range TBC
Regulatory affairs associate
Prepares and tracks regulatory submissions
₹2L₹3.5L₹5.5L
Where it leads
- Entry roleAssociate / coordinator
- 2–4 yearsSenior associate · Lead
- 5+ yearsClinical research manager · Project manager · Specialist track
*Salary figures are industry averages, not Clini India outcomes. See salary and career prospects.
Clini India alumni
From the classroom to the CRO floor
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From Clini India to IQVIA: watch Sanjana’s placement story.
SSanjanaPlaced at IQVIA · Clini India alumni
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From Clini India to IQVIA: watch Hrishikesh Vishwakarma’s placement story.
HVHrishikesh VishwakarmaPlaced at IQVIA · Clini India alumni
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From Clini India to IQVIA: watch Dona S’s placement story.
DSDona SPlaced at IQVIA · Clini India alumni
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From Clini India to IQVIA: watch Vivek Pawar’s placement story.
VPVivek PawarPlaced at IQVIA · Clini India alumni
FAQ
APGDCR questions
How long is APGDCR, and when are classes?
Ten months in total: nine months of live classes, Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM IST, followed by a one-month internship / project on the PvEdge drug safety database. Every class is recorded on the LMS.
Can I do APGDCR while working?
Classes run on weekday mornings, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM IST. If you miss a class, you can catch up through the LMS recordings. Talk to a counsellor about your schedule before you enrol.
How is APGDCR different from APCRM™?
APCRM™ covers four modules in four months. APGDCR runs for ten months and adds pharmacology and drug development, regulatory affairs, Clinical SAS and biostatistics, a capstone project and a one-month PvEdge internship, and leads to a postgraduate diploma.
Will I get a PvEdge certificate?
Yes. APGDCR comes with dual certification: the Advanced PG Diploma from Clini India, and a hands-on training certificate from PvEdge after you complete the PvEdge training and assessment.
What does the fee include?
The full fee is ₹72,000, all-inclusive; the launch offer is ₹64,999, all-inclusive. It covers live classes, lifetime LMS access, study material, PV software, CTMS and eTMF practice, the capstone project, dual certification (Clini India and PvEdge) and placement support.
Is placement guaranteed?
No. Clini India provides Pre-Recruitment Training and placement support, but does not guarantee a job, interview or internship. Please read the placement policy.
Start APGDCR in the next batch. Talk to a counsellor.
Check your eligibility, pick a batch and ask about instalments, on one free call.
Salary figures are industry averages. Clini India does not guarantee job / interview / internship in any form. Please refer to the placement policy.