Managing Clinical Trials
Operate safe, compliant clinical trials from startup to closeout.
Learn how to plan, run, and monitor clinical trials with GCP compliance, site coordination, and clear patient safety workflows.
Who it's for
Clinical operations and site staff who need a fast, practical trial-management playbook.
Duration
2 weeks
Issued by
Marcus AI
What it is
A Marcus micro-credential that teaches the essentials of managing clinical trials: GCP basics, site and vendor coordination, patient safety workflows, and monitoring fundamentals.
Why it matters
- Trials fail on coordination, data quality, and safety lapses—structured ops reduce risk and delays.
- Sponsors and CROs need staff who can follow GCP, communicate with sites, and keep patients safe.
What you will learn
- Trial phases, protocol essentials, and GCP principles
- Site selection, start-up checklists, and vendor coordination
- Safety reporting, informed consent, and patient visit workflows
- Monitoring basics, query management, and closeout steps
Outcomes
- Confidently support trial start-up, monitoring, and closeout
- Improve site coordination and patient safety compliance
- Communicate effectively with sponsors/CROs on status and risks
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The Marcus AI approach
Scenario-driven SLUs, checklists, and prompts that mirror real trial tasks so you can apply them immediately on the job.
- Stepwise SLUs for protocol and GCP fundamentals
- Site coordination and visit workflows with AI feedback
- Safety and monitoring drills to reinforce compliance habits
Career outcomes
- Clinical trial coordinator / site manager
- Junior CRA or clinical operations associate
- Safety/data specialist supporting sponsor or CRO teams
FAQ
Do I need previous clinical experience?
No. We start with GCP and protocol basics and build from there.
How long does it take?
About 2 weeks with steady practice.
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Ready?
Let Marcus coach you through Managing Clinical Trials.
Adaptive lessons, feedback, and proof you can ship fast—so you move into your next role with confidence.