QP - FREE SEMINAR For Prospective QPs and Sponsors
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Qualified Person and Professional Development Training
Tuesday 09 October 2025
York Marriott Hotel, York, UK
Type: Pharmaceutical
About this course
Background
Since 1990, NSF-DBA and the University of Strathclyde have collaborated to present a structured modular course designed for people wishing to become Qualified Persons.
This course is now recognised as the most successful and main route to QP education in the UK and increasingly in Europe. In addition this course is now provided as an in-house Quality Leadership development programme by major multi-national pharmaceutical companies.
Attend this Free Seminar if
- You are planning to train to become a QP
- You are interested in maximising your technical knowledge and value to your organisation
- You are responsible for QP training or technical development
- You want to know more about sponsoring a QP
The Benefits
The benefits of QP Training with NSF-DBA
- Over 96% of our delegates are successful at QP viva
- Over 220 people have achieved qualification status through this programme
- The course takes the time necessary to give the knowledge, and practice its application in teamwork and scenarios to help delegates become effective and influential QPs
- The course is flexible and modular but can also be used to lead to MSc qualification
- The course is recognised by the regulatory bodies in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands and many other European countries
- The course is designed to develop Quality Leaders for the future
- The course provides unrivalled networking opportunities, including membership of the NSF DBA QP Alumni organisation
Course outline
This is your opportunity to…
- Get an overview of the route to becoming a QP and the structure and content of the modules
- Have 1:1 discussions with NSF-DBA tutors and the QP Administrator
- Understand the vital role of the sponsor
- Find out what the assessors expect from candidates and sponsors
- Listen to presentations from…
- A former QP delegate about their experiences of QP training
- An Assessor from one of the Joint Professional Bodies
- An active Sponsor who has successfully mentored a number of trainee QPs
- Experience part of a QP module and ask questions of the tutors and current QP delegates over lunch
Postgraduate Qualifications
Our QP course also meets the requirements for the postgraduate Certificate and the Diploma/MSc in ‘Pharmaceutical Quality and Good Manufacturing Practice’. For more information on these vocational courses please contact Stella Pearson-Smith, our QP Administrator, or speak to us at the Seminar.
The seminar will begin at 09.00 and finish at 17.00
As places are limited, early booking is recommended
Venue
York Marriott Hotel, York, UK
The York Marriott Hotel is within walking distance of York city centre and its many attractions. With 151 stylish guest bedrooms the hotel is ideal for the business or social traveller.
Secure WIFI internet access is available in public areas and their recently refurbished Leisure Club features a heated pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, gymnasium and private tennis court.
Hotel Accommodation
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Online early booking offer – we have negotiated a discounted bed and breakfast rate including free wi-fi.
- To take advantage of this offer, you must book via a special weblink, details of which will be provided to you on receipt of a completed booking form.
- This offer is only available until four weeks before the course start date, after which point the hotel cannot guarantee room or rate availability.
- If you need any help or guidance with the accommodation booking process, please contact our course administration team.
- Your account with the hotel should be settled at check-out.
- Any charges made by the hotel as a result of you not taking up your reservation for any reason will remain your responsibility, therefore please ensure you are aware of the hotel’s cancellation policy.
Tutors
We believe that our team of experts are the best available. Not only have they got years of experience in the industry, but they are committed to tutoring and helping those inside the industry to improve and raise the standards. We understand that you attend courses to learn about the latest regulations and to get your questions answered.
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What you've said
What Previous Attendees Said About Our QP Courses
“Very good course, complex principles explained well and concisely”“
“Layout of material very good; explanations of concepts very well presented”
“Great balance of theory and practical/teamwork sessions”
“Lots of great information packed into a very useful programme”
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