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Clinical Trials Site Operations Training
The clinical research industry is complex: we’ve made it simple.
Clinical trials involve strict regulations, detailed documentation, and countless moving parts. For new or growing sites, it can feel overwhelming.
That’s why we distilled our expertise and created the Clinical Trials Site Operations Training: a clear, practical, and supportive guide to help you understand how clinical trials actually work from start-up to close-out, and how to successfully manage them at the site level.
This course breaks down the complexity of clinical research into manageable, easy-to-follow lessons, presented by someone who understand the challenges sites face, in a friendly, conversational tone and supported by real-life examples. Learn at your own pace, on your schedule. No jargon, no pressure.
The goal is simple: demystify complex processes and empower staff with the knowledge needed to excel in their roles as Investigators, Study Coordinators, Research Nurses, Clinical Trials Pharmacists, Clinical Trials Assistants.
Whether you are new to the field or want to strengthen your operational performance, this course will provide you with essential skills and knowledge to confidently manage studies in compliance with GCP and sponsor expectations.
Here’s what to expect:
A friendly, conversational style: think of it as learning alongside a trusted colleague.
Clear walk-through of a trial lifecycle: from feasibility and start-up, initiation to conduct and close-out.
Site-Focused: Built specifically for staff managing (or wanting to manage) day-to-day clinical trial operations.
Real-life workflows: this course offers a deep dive into site operations, giving you the skills and confidence needed to excel in clinical trial management.
Resources: templates, checklists, workbooks, and prompts to help you apply what you learn in your own work environment.
Flexible Delivery: Self-paced online modules.
What You’ll Learn
Trial planning, start-up, site activation, study execution and close out.
End-to-end site operations processes and best practices.
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Who It’s For
Whether you're a recent grad eager to enter clinical research, someone transitioning careers, or just looking to sharpen your clinical trial operations understanding - this course offers a robust foundation, actionable insights and will provide you with essential skills and knowledge to confidently manage studies in compliance with GCP and sponsor expectations.
We have packages for site owners looking to sharpen site team’s training. Reach out to us!
You’ll feel equipped, confident, and ready to take charge of a site clinical trial operations from day one.
Ready? Let’s get started and build something great together!
Meet the Instructor
Hello and a big welcome to recepta LearnBites™ Clinical Trials Site Operations Course.
I’m Mariana Almeida, and I’ll be your guide through this practical, real-world learning experience. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in global clinical operations, I’ve distilled the lessons, best practices, and pitfalls from hundreds of trials into one streamlined course - so what took me years to learn, you’ll be mastering in just a couple of weeks.
The Story Behind This Course
When I first walked into a clinical trial site, I felt like I was navigating a maze. There were protocols, patients, regulations, systems - but no clear roadmap on how all these pieces truly fit together. Everything felt overwhelming.
After 15 years in the trenches - as a coordinator, CRA, project lead, operations manager, and more - I noticed something: many of us are still relying on trial and error, quick lessons from colleagues that barely have time to grab their lunch, and patchwork SOPs to get through key milestones, like study start-up, IP management, monitoring visits, database lock and close-out.
That’s when the idea for this course took shape.
I wanted something different. Not just theory. Not just definitions. I envisioned a course that translates real-world workflows into a clear, structured learning path - complete with checklists, templates, scripts, and resources I've developed and refined over years of study experiences.
I created this course so that:
New graduates or career switchers entering clinical research don’t have to “learn the hard way.”
Investigator teams and site staff can discover new efficiencies and elevate their operational excellence.
Everyone gains clarity, confidence, and insight - the kind I only wish someone had handed me when I started.
So here we are.
This course is my way of sharing more than just content: it’s a shortcut to operational competence, packaged as a friendly chat with a colleague who’s been there.
