Professional Certification in Professional in GMP for Herbal Medicines (CGMPHM)

There is an increasing demand for herbal medicines in developing as well as developed countries. This certification targets the importance of quality control and standardization of herbal products which is of utmost concern for global acceptability. The source and quality of raw materials, storage, post-harvest handling and manufacturing process play a pivotal role in guaranteeing the quality and stability of such preparations. This certification focuses on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and to implement sensitive and practical analytical methods for standardization and quality control.

This certification is designed for experienced, persons working in Pharmaceutical Industries in the area of Production, Quality Control and Assurance, Marketing, Selling, Advertising, Distribution (Retail, Wholesale), Projects, Purchase, Stores, Packing, Administration, Import-Export, R and D, F.D.A., Regulatory, Hospital etc. and those wishing to make career in Pharma Stores, Packaging, Purchase, Import-Export and Marketing, managers, executives and entrepreneurs. Participants will be exposed to global developments in the field of plant-derived drugs; quality, safety and efficacy concern of the international community; and ways and methods to improve their manufacturing processes and techniques to assess quality of their products using modem techniques of analysis.

The case study based approach in certification programme is designed for working professionals in full time employment who want to update their knowledge and gain required skills and attitude in the area in order to become a certified professional in the domain. This certification is also beneficial for professionals from different streams to help them intensify their knowledge. This is an advanced certification having rigorous case studies based methodology throughout the duration.

• Introduction to GMP and Herbal medicines

• GMP for herbal medicines

Module 1: Introduction to Herbal Medicines

Module 2: Indian System of Medicines

Module 3: Medicinal Botany

Module 4: Modern Analytical Techniques

Module 5: Herbal Formulations

Module 6: Quality Control of Herbal Medicines

Module 7: WHO and ICH Guidelines for Herbal Medicines

Module 8: Good Manufacturing Practices for Herbal Medicines

Module 9: Case Studies

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Mode

The minimum duration to complete the Professional Certification programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months. Alternatively, this programme may also be completed in a short-term duration of 5 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material (for 6 months Professional Certification) for all the modules in hard copies ensuring the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Part-time (Online Live Classes) for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme modules, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Assessment & Certification

All the participants are expected to appear for online assessment. After successful completion the participants will be awarded Professional Certification in GMP for Herbal Medicines by IGMPI. For all the above-mentioned modules, Online Classes (Online mode), elaborate Programme material, self-assessment assignments would be provided by the Institute. Details get updated on the webpage as well. The certification will be awarded after the required levels of knowledge, skills, professionalism and attitude are assessed through the IGMPI assessment process.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

There is a wide scope in the profession of herbal medicines in India or in other countries. Fast-growing market of herbal medicines and other herbal healthcare products, in both developing and developed countries of the world, policy-makers, health professionals and the public are increasingly expressing concerns about the safety, efficacy, quality, availability, preservation, and further development problems of these herbal products. The personal care industry makes up vast of India's market as 80 per cent of the population depends on traditional herbal medicines for primary Healthcare. India is full of opportunities and is a potential gold mine for many companies which offer opportunities as a Scientist, Formulator, Quality Manager, Quality Scientist, Talent Strategist, Technical Support etc.

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