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.

IGMPI is an accredited Vocational Institution of the Ministry of Education, Government of India Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India is Management System (QMS) certified under NABCB accreditation. IGMPI is also approved by Food and Life Sciences Sector Skill Councils recognized by the National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET).

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.

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 programme is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of World Health Organization Good Manufacturing Practices (WHO-GMP) and their implementation across pharmaceutical operations. Pharmaceutical products distributed across global markets play a vital role in supporting healthcare systems in these regions. Ensuring their quality, safety, and efficacy demands strict adherence to WHO-GMP principles, which form the foundation of pharmaceutical quality assurance systems globally.

This programme focuses on the application of WHO-GMP guidelines within the regional regulatory framework. Participants gain insight into how these authorities interpret, inspect, and enforce GMP requirements to ensure medicines are consistently manufactured and controlled to internationally acceptable quality standards.

This program will enable the participants to:

• Understand the principles, scope, and implementation of GMP requirements specific to African and GCC regulatory frameworks.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of WHO-GMP standards and region-specific regulatory expectations established by authorities such as NAFDAC (Nigeria), SAHPRA (South Africa), AMA (Africa), SFDA (Saudi Arabia), and MOH bodies across the GCC.
• Comprehend how GMP ensures the quality, safety, and efficacy of pharmaceutical products in diverse international markets.
• Develop practical capabilities to implement quality assurance systems, documentation controls, process validations, and risk-based GMP compliance aligned with both regional and international guidelines.
• Recognize the strategic role of GMP in achieving regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and market authorization across Rest of World (ROW) markets.
• Appreciate the importance of harmonization with WHO and internationally recognized GMP frameworks to strengthen global credibility and market competitiveness.
• Apply WHO-GMP principles to maintain product integrity, minimize manufacturing risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement in pharmaceutical production for Africa and the GCC. 

Target Audience

The Certificate Program in GMP (ROW Market)is designed for professionals and students seeking to build or enhance their expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory compliance. It is ideal for:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing professionals involved in production, quality assurance, and quality control.
• Regulatory affairs executives aiming to understand global GMP requirements.
• R&D and validation specialists seeking to align laboratory and process practices with GMP standards.
• Auditors and compliance officers responsible for ensuring adherence to GMP regulations.
• Academicians and postgraduate students in pharmacy, life sciences, and biotechnology aspiring to enter the pharmaceutical quality and manufacturing sector. 

Certified Study Resources

Module 1: Introduction to WHO-GMP and Global Regulatory Framework

Module 2: Regional GMP Regulations and Inspection Frameworks

Module 3: Quality Management Systems (QMS) in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Module 4: Premises, Equipment, and Qualification

Module 5: Documentation, Data Integrity, and Record Management

Module 6: Process Validation and Quality Assurance

Module 7: WHO Prequalification Program, GMP Audits, Self-Inspection, and Continuous Improvement

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certification Programmes.

Programme Duration

The duration to complete this programme is 5 days

Programme Mode

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

Programme Deliverables

The accompanying training is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• 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

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and after successful completion; the participants will be awarded Certificate in WHO-GMP by Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IGMPI.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading food and agriculture companies across the globe. 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 pharmaceutical, healthcare like Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark Generics, Cipla, Wockhardt, Pfizer, Abbott, Medtronic, Foster Corporation, IPCA Laboratories, Calyx, Bliss GVS Pharma, SeQuent, Mankind, Beryl Drugs, Allergy Therapeutics, Ciron, Sun Pharmaceutical, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Ranbaxy , Biocon 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 Prospects

Professionals certified in WHO-GMP have promising career opportunities in the expanding pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors of these regions. They can pursue roles in quality assurance, quality control, regulatory affairs, validation, auditing, and compliance management across multinational companies, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), and distributors operating globally. With increasing adoption of WHO-GMP standards and alignment with international norms, skilled GMP professionals are in high demand to ensure regulatory compliance, maintain product quality, and support inspection readiness. This certification enhances employability, equips professionals for leadership roles in quality systems and regulatory affairs, and enables engagement in international projects, contributing to patient safety, product reliability, and market access in emerging regions.

GMP professionals are seen in all different types of domain which include QA GMP Manager, Manufacturing chemist, Warehouse Manager, Pharmaceutical GMP Administrator, Data Integrity Specialist and many more in reputed companies.