How GPPC certification works
GPPC certifies pharmacovigilance professionals against role-specific competency standards. The process is designed to be fair, evidence-based and globally consistent.
Prerequisites
All mandatory prerequisites are checked prior to admission via CV screening. Candidates may be asked to provide further proof — job descriptions, proof of employment, copies of documents, training records or recommendation letters.
Knowledge assessment
General and role-specific knowledge is evaluated via an online, AI-proctored multiple-choice test. Content is derived from reference documents, pharmacovigilance regulations and the competency standard for the role.
Certification
On successful completion, the candidate is certified for the role. The latest terms and conditions — including detailed requirements for every role and region — are maintained by the Institute of Pharmacovigilance.
The four competency levels
Every knowledge topic in a standard is assigned a required level. The assessment tests to the level the role demands.
| Level | Expected knowledge |
|---|---|
| N/A | No knowledge required. |
| Basic | Elementary knowledge of the specific regulation; fundamental understanding of the terms and definitions used, a basic understanding of the concept of the regulation, a general overview of what it covers and where it can be found; passive/delegated usage of the regulation. |
| Intermediate | Very good knowledge of the specific regulation; comprehensive understanding of the terms and definitions and of the concept and context of who/when/where/why/how it applies; active usage of the regulation when required. |
| Expert | Excellent knowledge of the specific regulation; in-depth understanding of the concept and of how and why its sections should be implemented and followed, including outcomes and responsibilities for all relevant stakeholders; active usage of the regulation on a daily basis. |
Begin your certification
Certification is administered by the Institute of Pharmacovigilance. Review the requirements for your role and region and start the process.
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