Prospectus

The Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India, an autonomous Institute recognised by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of Education, Government of India and approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), presents a unique, friendly and interactive platform to get rid of all your GMP compliance related issues. GMP—an essential element of industries like pharmaceutical, cosmetic, Ayurveda, biotech, homeopathic, medical device and food manufacturing and sustainability services—in itself is the most dynamic part which witnesses frequent changes in terms of new rules being added and old ones being renewed. Thus, keeping oneself updated with current GMPs is essential to remain aligned with evolving industry requirement and standards.

Our team comprises knowledgeable professionals from diverse sectors such as Pharma, Healthcare, Food, Nutraceutical, and Nutrition industries, pooling together their expertise, know-how, and experiences to create this GMP guide. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as a stronger and better education and training platform provider for professionals and students in the areas of GMP, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma, Food & Nutrition, Environment and Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR, Good Laboratory Practice and Product Management. Keeping pace with the digital era, IGMPI has also expanded into the domains of Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Network Security, preparing learners to address the growing need for secure and resilient information systems as well as advanced geospatial solutions.

Our board of governors and specialists have collated their acumen and are offering state-of-the-art courses which include GMP training, Quality Assurance and Control, Pharma and healthcare Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Pharmaceutical IPR, Environment Social Governance (ESG), Good Laboratory Practice, Information Security Compliance and Remote Sensing. These are delivered in the form of formal classroom studies, online/interactive programmes, online seminars, and onsite training programmes, along with insights into global industry practices. In short, a round-the-clock service is provided for any information in these areas required by anybody from around the country and abroad.

Based on high standards of quality, the training programmes in Pharma, Healthcare and Food GMP, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Regulatory Affairs, IPR, Pharma Product Management, Public Health, Hospital Management, Clinical Research, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, Medical Coding, Nanotechnology, Drug Design and Discovery, Food QA&QC have been approved by the Quality Council of India, which is an autonomous body and an accreditation authority for education & vocational training providers under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. IGMPI is duly licensed and certified by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations 2018.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India (TC ID:TC342267).

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

The Certificate Course in Hands-on Herbal Extraction Techniques is a five-day intensive, offline practical training program designed to provide participants with practical exposure to the extraction of bioactive constituents from medicinal and herbal raw materials. The program focuses specifically on Soxhlet-based extraction, with emphasis on hydro-alcoholic extraction, covering the complete laboratory workflow from preparation and size reduction of herbal material to solvent selection, extraction, concentration, extract recovery, yield calculation, and documentation. The training is designed with an application-oriented approach, enabling participants to understand and practically perform critical extraction parameters such as solvent composition, drug-to-solvent ratio, extraction time, particle size, and extraction cycles. The course is particularly suitable for professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students involved in Ayurvedic, herbal, phytopharmaceutical, and natural-product development who wish to develop practical competence in laboratory-scale herbal extraction.

This 5-day short-term hands-on program is designed to introduce participants to the fundamentals of herbal extraction, with a specific focus on hydro-alcoholic extraction using Soxhlet extraction techniques. The program combines essential theoretical concepts with intensive practical exposure, covering raw material preparation, solvent selection, extraction parameters, extraction cycles, concentration, extract recovery, and yield determination. Participants will gain practical experience in carrying out the complete extraction process and understanding the critical factors that influence extraction efficiency and reproducibility, providing a foundation for laboratory-research-scale herbal extract development.

Target Audience

The Certificate Program in Hands-on Herbal Extraction Techniques is ideal for individuals seeking practical knowledge and laboratory experience in herbal and medicinal plant extraction. It is especially suitable for:

• Students and graduates in Pharmacognosy, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Botany, and Life Sciences.
• R&D professionals, laboratory personnel, and technicians working in herbal, Ayurvedic, phytopharmaceutical, cosmetic, and natural product industries.
• Ayurvedic product manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and start-up founders involved in herbal product development.
• Formulation and product development professionals seeking practical understanding of herbal extract preparation.
• Researchers and academicians working on medicinal plants, herbal drugs, and natural product research.
• Professionals seeking to strengthen their practical skills in Soxhlet and hydro-alcoholic extraction techniques.
• Entrepreneurs and start-up founders planning to develop or manufacture Ayurvedic, herbal, phytopharmaceutical, or natural product-based cosmetic products and seeking practical knowledge of laboratory-scale extraction. 

Session 1 – Fundamentals of Herbal Extraction, Raw Material Preparation and Lab Induction

Lab Practical 1: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Lab Practical 2: Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Lab Practical 3: Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum)

Lab Practical 4: Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Lab Practical 5: Neem (Azadirachta indica)

Lab Practical 6: Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)

Lab Practical 7: Amla (Phyllanthus emblica) 

Eligibility

Graduates, diploma holders, and students pursuing studies in Science, Pharmacy, Pharmacognosy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or any related discipline are eligible for this Certification Programme. Entrepreneurs, start-up founders, and interested beginners with an interest in Ayurvedic, cosmetic, herbal, and dietary supplement product development may also apply.

Programme Duration

The duration of the Professional Certification Programme is 5 Days (Offline, Lab-Oriented Training). 

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for Regular Classroom (Offline Lab Training) mode. 

Programme Deliverables

• Hands-on lab-based training sessions focused on herbal extraction techniques.
• Practical preparation of hydro-alcoholic herbal extracts using Soxhlet extraction.
• Demonstration and hands-on practice covering raw material preparation, solvent selection, extraction, concentration, and extract recovery.
• Practical exposure to critical extraction parameters, including drug-to-solvent ratio, solvent concentration, particle size, extraction time, and extraction cycles.
• Practical calculation of extractive yield and interpretation of extraction results.
• Guidance from experienced faculty throughout the practical sessions for effective understanding and execution of extraction procedures.
• Assessment of participants through practical performance and viva.
• Training delivery focused on industry-relevant skills and application-based learning for cosmetic, herbal, Ayurvedic, and dietary supplement applications.
• Participants will receive practical guidance on basic extraction documentation and laboratory record maintenance.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.  

Examination & Certification

All participants are expected to actively participate in practical sessions and viva assessment conducted at the end of the programme. After successful completion, participants will be awarded: “Certificate in Hands-on Herbal Extraction” Elaborate programme material, formulations, and evaluation guidelines will be provided during the course. 

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 & Industry Exposure

The programme is designed to enhance practical skills and employability in the herbal, Ayurvedic, cosmetic, and dietary supplement sectors. Participants gain hands-on exposure to herbal extraction techniques and laboratory practices, helping them understand practical requirements relevant to R&D, product development, manufacturing, and quality functions.

The institute provides career-oriented guidance on:

• Resume building and professional profile development
• Interview preparation and industry-readiness
• Career pathways in herbal, Ayurvedic, cosmetic, nutraceutical, and dietary supplement industries
• Opportunities in R&D, extraction technology, product development, manufacturing, and quality functions
• Understanding industry practices and practical laboratory requirements

The programme also provides participants with an opportunity to develop practical competencies that can support their career advancement, entrepreneurial initiatives, and entry into relevant industry roles.

Future Career Prospects in Herbal Extraction

The growing demand for herbal, Ayurvedic, cosmetic, and dietary supplement products in India and international markets is creating increasing opportunities for professionals with practical knowledge of herbal extraction and natural product development.

This programme prepares participants for roles and opportunities such as:

• Herbal Extraction Technician
• R&D Assistant / Executive
• Herbal Product Development Executive
• Ayurvedic Product Development Professional
• Quality Control / Laboratory Assistant
• Natural Product Research Associate
• Entrepreneur – Develop your own herbal, cosmetic, Ayurvedic, or dietary supplement products

With increasing consumer interest in natural, herbal, and plant-based products, practical expertise in extraction techniques is becoming an important foundation for research, product development, manufacturing, and entrepreneurial ventures across the herbal and natural products industry.

Key Highlights of the Programme

• 100% Practical & Lab-Oriented Training
• Hands-on Soxhlet-based hydro-alcoholic extraction of herbal materials
• Practical exposure to raw material preparation, solvent selection, extraction, concentration, and extract recovery
• Understanding of critical extraction parameters such as solvent concentration, drug-to-solvent ratio, extraction time, and extraction cycles
• Hands-on learning with Soxhlet extraction equipment and laboratory procedures
• Practical calculation of extractive yield and extraction efficiency
• Industry-oriented approach relevant to herbal, Ayurvedic, cosmetic, and dietary supplement applications
• Ideal for students, graduates, R&D professionals, entrepreneurs, and beginners interested in herbal extraction and natural product development