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Mastering Computer System Validation Training Course

A comprehensive and practical introduction

This course covers the key concepts of computer systems validation and provides practical guidance on how to comply with the regulations applicable to the pharmaceutical industry.

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24-25 November 2025
+ 17-18 June 2026, 10-11 December 2026 »

from £1299

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Course overview

Ensure your computerised systems are fully compliant, reliable, and designed for long-term success. Mastering Computer System Validation provides a deep dive into the critical discipline that underpins trust in digital pharmaceutical operations. This course moves beyond simple testing to show how a well-structured validation lifecycle proves that your systems perform as intended, every time. You will learn how to establish and maintain systems that generate accurate data, maintain robust audit trails, and secure electronic records for the lifetime of your products.

Regulatory expectations have evolved, and so must your approach. In an era of increasing scrutiny, inadequate validation can lead not only to data integrity breaches but also to costly compliance failures and regulatory findings. Through this course, you will understand how to interpret and apply the principles of EU Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP®5 with confidence and clarity.

This training transforms CSV from a checkbox exercise into a strategic enabler. You’ll explore how validation supports operational excellence, business continuity, and digital transformation initiatives from traditional on-premise systems to modern AI driven and cloud-based platforms. Real world case studies and interactive exercises ensure the lessons translate directly to your workplace.

By the end of the course, you will have mastered a practical, risk-based framework for computerised system validation that aligns with both regulatory requirements and business objectives. Most importantly, you’ll gain the assurance and authority to lead validation activities that withstand inspection, safeguard data integrity, and inspire confidence across your organisation.

This course is part of our GxP training (Good x Practice) course collection, which features a variety of topic areas to ensure you comply with the most recent quality guidelines.

Benefits of attending

  • Gain a comprehensive overview of computer system validation (CSV)
  • Enhance your understanding of the key terms used in CSV
  • Recognise how Good Practices apply to computerised systems
  • Understand the different approaches which might be employed
  • Learn how to manage the risk associated with data integrity
  • Master Regulatory Frameworks - Gain expert-level understanding of EU Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and GAMP 5 principles
  • Practical Risk-Based Approach - Learn to streamline validation without compromising compliance
  • Inspection Readiness - Develop documentation and strategies that satisfy inspectors globally
  • Future-Proof Skills - Understand CSV in the context of AI, SaaS, and data integrity challenges
  • Real-World Application - Apply your knowledge to authentic case studies from pharmaceutical operations

Who should attend

  • Quality management specialists
  • Pharmaceutical validation professionals
  • Pharmaceutical project managers
  • Computer system engineering specialists

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This course will cover:

Terminology

  • Key terms
  • Common acronyms

Overview of computer system validation (CSV)

  • Introduction to CSV
  • Why is it so important?
  • Regulatory requirements
  • FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11
  • Other regulatory guidelines
  • International regulations (EudraLex Volume 4 — Annex 11,ICHWHO)
  • The GAMP framework

Where to start

  • How to manage electronic data
  • Risk-based approach to CSV
  • Audit readiness
  • Exercise: data integrity

Types of computer system

  • Business system
  • Standalone control systems
  • Equipment control systems
  • Infrastructure

The six elements

  • Hardware
  • Infrastructure
  • Software
  • Data
  • Documentation
  • Records
  • Exercise: creating an infrastructure map

Validation documentation

  • Inventory
  • SOPs and protocols….
  • Records
  • Training
  • Change control

Industry standards

  • cGMP
  • GAMP®5
  • Validation
  • Eudralex
  • CFR
  • PIC/s
  • Exercise: risk management

Q&A

Introduction and recap of day 1

Practical application

  • A risk-based approach
  • The V model
  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Exercise: putting them together

Validation in phases

  • Concept
  • Project
  • Operation
  • Retirement
  • Exercise: Supplier involvement

Validation planning

  • Risk-based decisions
  • Supplier assessment
  • Activities
  • Deliverables
  • Responsibilities
  • Exercise scaling effort

Protocols and testing

  • Test relationships
  • Structure
  • Requirements
  • Managing change
  • Exercise: summary report

System validation

  • Software validation
  • Installation qualification
  • Operational qualification
  • Performance qualification
  • Exercise: what comprises validation

Data migration

  • Upgrades
  • New systems
  • Planning and testing
  • Automation vs manual
  • Exercise: the process

Wrap up and Q&A

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24-25 Nov 2025
17-18 Jun 2026
10-11 Dec 2026

Paul Palmer
Paul R Palmer Ltd

Paul R Palmer is a Director / Pharmaceutical Consultant and a practicing EU / UK Qualified Person. He has over 35 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in the development, manufacture and supply of medicinal products and medical devices. 

Throughout his career, Paul has intentionally taken on all opportunities as they arose in order to develop a broad range of knowledge with an in-depth detailed understanding of manufacturing, storage, distribution, research, computerised systems, as well as the facilities and services to support each.

People and systems have always been a core focus, how to ensure best use, optimise and enhance efficiency. He has a level of curiosity rarely displayed in people taking on the qualified person role in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Culture, behaviour and psychology are all significant influences on the systems and processes we implement, but are often ignored.

Paul studied psychology as part of his MSc in 1993 and has always enjoyed observing the world around him with a curiosity that is rarely satisfied.

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24-25 Nov 2025

Aneta Jell
Paul R Palmer

Aneta Jell is a seasoned Quality Assurance professional with over 20 years of experience
across manufacturing, contract operations, and quality leadership in the pharmaceutical
industry. Currently serving as Quality and training manager at PaulPalmer limited she
oversees global contract manufacturing quality, ensuring GxP compliance, regulatory
alignment, and supply chain integrity. Her expertise spans GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and
QMS administration, with proven strength in audits, CAPA, deviations, and technical
agreements. A qualified QMS lead auditor with bilingual proficiency in English and Slovak,
Aneta is recognised for driving continuous improvement, fostering compliance culture, and
leading high-performing quality and HSE teams.

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NEW higher discounts for multiple bookings - bring your colleagues to make your training budget go further:

  • 30% off the 2nd delegate*
  • 40% off the 3rd delegate*
  • 50% off the 4th delegate*

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24-25 November 2025

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09:30-17:30 UK (London) (UTC+00)
10:30-18:30 Paris (UTC+01)
04:30-12:30 New York (UTC-05)
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  • GBP 1,499
  • EUR 2,099
  • USD 2,399

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17-18 June 2026

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09:30-17:30 UK (London) (UTC+01)
10:30-18:30 Paris (UTC+02)
04:30-12:30 New York (UTC-04)
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10-11 December 2026

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10:30-18:30 Paris (UTC+01)
04:30-12:30 New York (UTC-05)
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Reviews of IPI's Mastering Computer System Validation training course


All good. Very experienced and knowledgeable speaker, explained every aspect in detail and made simpler.

Jul 9 2025

Pramod Patil
Validation Specialist, MeiraGTx

Jul 9 2025

The session was highly interactive, and the speaker was very open to questions, providing detailed explanations and insights. Their willingness to dive deep into the topics made the session both engaging and informative.

Jayamol Thomas
Quality Manager, Moonlake

Mar 19 2024

Overall, the course was really good, the speakers were of a very high standard and knew their stuff super well. This really shone through their examples and diverse experience in pharmaceuticals.

Yasmeen Scotto
QA Validation Associate, Catalent Micron Technologies Limited

Jul 24 2024

Overall the course was good.

Ervin Javier Obnial
Validation Specialist, ViroCell Biologics

Jul 24 2024

Very patient and understanding of everyone's different experience in the industry. Very good course, lots of detail provided, all questions were answered with detail and understanding. I enjoyed the examples provided for the principles (e.g. what went right and what went wrong). Also enjoyed the collaborations with other participants.

Luissana Vidal
Principal Validation Specialist, ViroCell Biologics Ltd

Jul 26 2023

My overall opinion is that this course was very worthwhile and well taught. I feel as though I learned a lot but I have learned in a way in which I will be able to apply this knowledge confidently to my job.

Rachel Power
R&D Project Technician, Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe BV

Jul 26 2023

Paul gave a very informative and interactive course. He made the learning enjoyable, and it was obvious how knowledgeable he was.

Brid Hogan
R&D Project associate, Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe BV

Jul 26 2023

Good, well presented and full of information and knowledge

Iti Sharma
QA Assosiate, Nox Medical

United Kingdom

  • Catalent Micron Technologies Limited
  • MeiraGTx
  • PharSafer
  • Revolent
  • SPD Ltd
  • Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services Ltd
  • ViroCell Biologics
  • ViroCell Biologics Ltd

Switzerland

  • BSI Business Systems Integration AG
  • Moonlake

Iceland

  • Nox Medical

Ireland

  • Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe BV

Netherlands

  • Venn Life Sciences ED B.V.

Norway

  • Gentian AS

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Typical duration

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  • At your choice of location, or online

 

We can customise this course to your requirements and deliver it on an in-house basis for any number of your staff or colleagues.

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Aleksandra Beer

Aleksandra
BEER

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Yesim Nurko

Yesim
NURKO

Training expert

Yesim Nurko

Harry
ALTAMONT

Training expert

+44 (0)20 7749 4749

inhouse@ipiacademy.com