Retrain Online for a Higher Paying Career in Pharma Manufacturing

Programmes for operator, technician, quality assurance (QA) maintenance and validation (CQV, C&Q, CSV) roles for pharma manufacturing and engineering consultancies.

Dedicated course leader who answers your questions, checks your progress each week, and follows up to help you finish the course
No fixed class times. No awkward Zoom classes. Access course materials 24/7
Get a better job. Earn a higher salary – 25% above average

Retrain Online for a Higher Paying Career in Pharma Manufacturing

Programmes for operator, technician, quality assurance (QA), maintenance and validation (CQV, C&Q, CSV) roles for pharma manufacturing and engineering consultancies.

Online Pharmaceutical Training Courses to Retrain into the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Medical Device Manufacturing Industry

Dedicated course leader who answers your questions, checks your progress each week, and follows up to help you finish the course
No fixed class times. No awkward Zoom classes. Access course materials 24/7
Get a better job. Earn a higher salary – 25% above average

Our graduates work in the world’s biggest pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing companies

Our graduates work for the world’s biggest pharma and medical device companies

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Retraining programmes and courses

You don’t need a science or chemistry qualification or previous industry experience to retrain for a starter job.

No industry experience or science degree? Start Here!

Flexible, 100% online, BSc(Hons) degree course

ACCREDITED BY USW

BSc (Hons) Degree in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing

Turn your work experience into a University Qualification
The ideal choice for mature students
Degree Awarded by the University of South Wales (USW)

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Pharmaceutical validation programs

Retrain for Starter Validation, CQV and C&Q Roles

IQ OQ PQ Training Courses for the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry

Equipment Validation (IQ OQ PQ) Training Course

Learn to Populate a 120 Page Equipment Validation Protocol
Read P&IDs and Piping Isometrics
Join a Validation Team in
15-Weeks

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Extend Your Validation Role to CSV Projects

Online Computer System Validation Training Course for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Computer System Validation (CSV)

Extend your Role to CSV projects.
Get certified and become a CSV specialist
Get your projects under control with this 10-week programme

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Retraining programmes and courses

No industry experience or science degree? Start Here!

Experience in pharma? Advance to more senior roles and higher pay

University Certificate in
BioPharmaChem (NFQ Level 7)

Get ready for senior roles. Earn a higher salary
37-week online course
Certificate Awarded by TU Dublin | NFQ Level 7 | 15 ECTS Credits

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Validation courses for CQV, C&Q and CSV roles

Retrain for validation, CQV and C&Q roles

Equipment Validation (IQ OQ PQ) Training Course

Learn to Populate a 120 Page Equipment Validation Protocol
Read P&IDs and Piping Isometrics
Join a Validation Team in 15-Weeks

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Advance to senior roles in validation, CQV and C&Q

ACCREDITED BY TU DUBLIN

University Certificate in
Validation (NFQ Level 7)

Develop process validation protocols, Plan a validation strategy
Turn your work experience into an Irish Level 7 certificate
Certificate Awarded by TU Dublin

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Extend your validation career to CSV projects

Computer System Validation (CSV) Training Course

Extend your Role to CSV projects.
Get certified and become a CSV specialist
Get your projects under control with this 10-week programme

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New to pharma manufacturing? Start here

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If you already work in pharma manufacturing

You can specialise in the following niche areas of pharma manufacturing with our courses…

Validation:

Equipment validation (IQ OQ PQ) Training Course for validation, CQV and C&Q roles – ideal for those with no previous validation experience
Pharmaceutical Validation Training Course for more senior validation, CQV and C&Q roles – ideal for those already working in validation and looking for a university NFQ Level 7 certificate

Computer System Validation (CSV)

Computer System Validation Course – extend your role to CSV projects. Earn a GxP computer system validation certificate. Become a CSV professional

Career Progression that requires a BSc degree

BSc (Hons) Degree in Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing – finally, a degree option that works for adult learners who have jobs, families and any other number of ongoing responsibilities. You’ll get all the benefits of distance learning with the confidence of a degree from a brick-and-mortar university, as the programme is accredited by the University of South Wales.

If you already work in pharma manufacturing

You can specialise in the following niche areas of pharma manufacturing with our courses…

Validation:

Equipment validation (IQ OQ PQ) Training Course for starter validation, CQV and C&Q roles
Pharmaceutical Validation Training Course for more senior validation, CQV and C&Q roles – ideal for those already working in validation and looking for a university Level 7 certificate

Computer System Validation (CSV)

Computer System Validation Course – Extend your role to CSV projects. Earn a GxP computer system validation certificate. Become a CSV professional

Career Progression that requires a BSc degree

Bachelor Degree TU5308-BSc (Ord) in the Manufacture of Medicinal Products

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Why GetReskilled’s online delivery is so effective

Feature	GetReskilled	Self-Paced Online	Evening Zoom Classes	2–3 Day In-Person Seminars
Fixed weekly structure	✅ Yes	❌ No	✅ Yes (but rigid)	❌ No (very short-term information dump)
Weekly content release	✅ Yes	❌ Usually full access	❌ Often all-at-once or inconsistent	❌ Everything delivered at once
Progress monitoring	✅ Yes	❌ Rarely	❌ Minimal (attendance ≠ engagement)	❌ None after the seminar ends
Live classes	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes	✅ Yes (in-person)
Accountability coach	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No (instructor may not follow up)	❌ No, minimal follow-up support

Compare study options: Standard, Fast, or Subscription

We offer three ways to complete the course, depending on how quickly you want to qualify and how much flexibility you need.

Feature	Standard Track	Fast Track	Subscription Track
Best For	You want flexibility within a structured learning timeline	You want to qualify quickly with priority support	You have a highly unpredictable schedule and want total flexibility
Start Time	Fixed start date	Within 24 working hours of payment	You choose your start date
Completion Timeframe	Fixed – depends on course length	15 days	No fixed timeframe – depends on you
Content Release	Course consists of sessions. 1 session is released each week after the previous session work is submitted	Course consists of sessions. 1 session is released each day after the previous session work is submitted	Course consists of sessions. Next session released within 24 working hours after previous session work is submitted
Live Classes (Zoom)	❌ None	❌ None	❌ None
Study Schedule	Move at weekly pace	Intensive, accelerated schedule	Fully flexible
Progress Monitoring	Weekly manual progress checks	Daily progress checks	Contact is done on your terms
Course Leader Support	Dedicated Course Leader	Priority support with daily check-ins	Named Course Coordinator (on-request support)
Pace Control	Weekly pace	Fast, structured, deadline-driven	Study as much or as little as you want
Payment Structure	Fixed (pay in advance or monthly payments)	Fixed course fee	Monthly subscription
Minimum Financial Commitment	Full course fees (either paid in advance or monthly payments)	Full course fees paid in advance	1 month
Analogy	Economy seat	First Class with Priority Boarding	Open ticket

What our graduates say

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GetReskilled

4.5

Based on 37 reviews

Niamh Gibson

12:42 27 Apr 26

Great courses!

João Alberto Binda Souza

08:32 27 Apr 26

This course has been a strong investment for me. The content is very practical and closely reflects what you actually deal with in day-to-day work, not just theory.
I recently had two interviews with two of the biggest Pharma in Ireland where I was able to perform very well, and a big part of that came from the knowledge and confidence I gained here.
Overall, it’s well-structured, relevant, and focused on real-world application, which makes a clear difference in our career!

Poly Sarker

00:24 05 Aug 25

GetReskilled is one of the best places to take courses and improve my skills. The absence of live classes allows me to easily balance my job with my studies. I completed two courses with GetReskilled: the first was a conversion course, followed by an eBiopharma chemistry course. After finishing the first course, I got a job at Boston Scientific. Geraldine and Sinead were incredibly kind and helpful throughout my journey. Their support was invaluable; without them, it would have been much harder for me to complete my courses. I highly recommend GetReskilled to anyone looking to change their career.

Ross Miller

14:49 25 Jun 25

I really enjoyed the GetReskilled course, the content was practical, clearly delivered, and easy to follow alongside full-time work. It gave me a solid understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing, and most importantly, it allowed me to progress in my career. Shortly after completing the course, I was able to secure a better role internally, and the qualification played a key part in that move. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to transition into pharma or upskill in the industry.

Ross Miller.

Nandini Jambunathan

14:14 23 Jun 25

GetReskilled helped me successfully transition into biopharmaceuticals from a food technology background! I took the conversion course into quality roles in the pharmaceutical industry and it equipped me with practical, industry-relevant training which gave me a strong foundation to confidently apply for roles in this sector. The coursework is a well-balanced combination of videos, articles and assignments, offering the flexibility I needed while working a full time job. A big thank you to the team of GetReskilled for their consistent support throughout the entire process. I would definetly recommend the course to anyone who is looking to make a similar transition!

Violeta T.

19:20 17 Sep 24

I was initially sceptical and nervous about starting this program because my background is not in the pharmaceutical field. However, the program is very well presented, with both video content and reading materials. The course tutor, Sinead, is incredibly supportive and always available to help when needed.

I won't lie, it wasn’t easy for me to study—English is my second language, so I often had to translate words to better understand the content. It was challenging, but once I created a routine for myself, I became more organized, and that really helped.

In addition to pharmaceutical topics, we had an intensive Job Hunting module, which will be very useful for finding a job later on.

I highly recommend this course and the GetReskilleld program overall.

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