Frequently Asked Questions
The certificate program is designed to take one year.
To make our program accessible, the program currently operates entirely virtually. Lectures are prerecorded to allow students to learn at their own pace and enable flexibility for working professionals. Monthly live Q&A sessions, held virtually, are available to provide students with opportunities to clarify questions, engage with the instructors and classmates.
The programs focus on developing knowledge and practical skill sets across five core competencies: 1) Clinical Trials and Development; 2) Regulatory Frameworks; 3) Risk Management and Compliance; 4) Drugs, Biologics and Medical Devices; and 5) Data Science and Quality Systems.
Starting January 2025, this certificate program is being offered entirely virtually. The program comprises three courses, with one course offered per trimester. Lectures are prerecorded, allowing students to learn at their own pace and providing flexibility for working professionals. Additionally, monthly live Q&A sessions (held virtually) provide valuable opportunities for students to ask questions, connect directly with instructors, and engage in meaningful discussions with fellow students.
Why Choose Cedars-Sinai?
Intended for professionals and graduate students interested in expanding their careers in clinical and regulatory sciences, this program exposes students to the latest trends in regulatory and quality practices in clinical trials and the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. It also provides students with the integrated knowledge and broad perspectives needed to understand regulatory processes from discovery to commercialization. Our academic certificate program is intended for professionals and graduate students interested in expanding their careers in clinical and regulatory sciences.
Quality patient care is our priority. And providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission. For this reason, our educational programs focus on developing knowledge and application of practical skills needed to thrive in clinical environments.
Why choose this academic certificate program from Cedars-Sinai?
- Continue your education with us and earn your certificate in one year.
- Learn real-world insights and current best practices from distinguished professionals from Cedars-Sinai, industry, academia, and the public and private sectors.
- With a flexible course format designed to accommodate diverse learning styles, you can continue working while advancing your education at your own pace.
- Our program is competitively priced.
- You will develop a relationship with an innovative, top-ranking hospital regionally and nationally, creating valuable opportunities for your future career in the industry.
Have Questions or Need Help?
If you have questions or wish to learn more about the Clinical and Regulatory Sciences Certificate Program, please contact:
700 N. San Vicente Blvd., Pacific Design Center, STE G500
Los Angeles CA, 90069