Introduction to method validation
About the course
Method validation is the process of demonstrating whether a test method is fit for a particular purpose. Ensuring that methods have undergone appropriate validation is an essential step that underpins the quality of measurement data. Designed for people with no or limited knowledge of method validation, this short course will provide you with an understanding of the what, why and how of method validation. The course is highly interactive and includes opportunities to practice calculations using Excel. You will also receive 6 months free access to additional online training resources to allow you to reinforce the knowledge gained during the course.
This course is one of a series of introductory-level courses aimed at raising awareness and providing a basic understanding of key topics related to ensuring the quality of measurement data. The other courses in the series cover statistics and measurement uncertainty.
What are the benefits?
The course will help you:
- Understand what method validation involves and why it is important for ensuring the reliability of data
- Understand different method performance characteristics and how they can be evaluated
- Appreciate how decisions on the fitness for purpose of methods are made.
Course format
This is an online course comprising 2 x 3 hr sessions delivered via MS Teams. The sessions start at 9:30 and 13:30 GMT.
Who should attend?
The course is aimed at scientists involved with quantitative chemical or biochemical analysis who have no prior knowledge of method validation and want to raise their awareness of the subject. The course can be used to gain a basic level of knowledge before progressing to more advanced training, if required.
If you have 5 or more colleagues interested in this course, a single-customer course may be more cost effective. Contact us to discuss options.