What people are saying.

 

The PLS team are so knowledgeable. You provided me with an even greater understanding of the importance of following the GDP guidelines.

The practical advice which was shared amongst the trainers & trainees will prove invaluable. Thank you.

VIRTUAL RP/DRP/Advanced GDP Training Course, March 2024

 
 

I like the pace and the Q&A that allowed participants to get involved and ask relevant questions. Gained a lot of new ideas and potential solutions. Q&A was very useful to get direct answers to real life queries.

VIRTUAL RP/DRP/Advanced GDP Training Course, March 2024

 
 

I thought the course format worked really well with 3 different speakers - useful and informative content. The knowledge shared by Ciaran, Claire and Ann was invaluable.

Having three different speakers kept the day feeling fresh! And the breakout rooms helped with my understanding of the information being presented. 

- VIRTUAL RP Refresher, February 2024

 
 

The mix of attendees was great to build up a bigger picture of the full supply chain, great knowledge sharing.

- VIRTUAL RP/DRP/Advanced GDP Training Course, January 2024

 
 

Great experience, course reading material was clear and concise. The presentation and flow of the course was smooth and seamless. Ciarán and his team were supportive and knowledgeable, professional to a tee.

I felt very confident and comfortable as an RP on completion of the course. I would recommend this course highly. Delivered very well.

- VIRTUAL RP/DRP/Advanced GDP Training Course, December 2023

 
 

Excellent material and presentation. The course caters  for those with limited GDP knowledge and suitable for experienced professionals to refresh their knowledge and keep up to with current regulations. 

- VIRTUAL RP/DRP/Advanced GDP Training Course, December 2023

 
 

Ann O'Connor's segment was very useful.  It was well delivered, concise and the QRM process was clearly and simply explained.  I have done risk assessment training before but this was probably the best-delivered session I have undertaken, to date.

- VIRTUAL RP Refresher, November 2023

 
 

Very enjoyable and invaluable to be able to share experiences and thoughts with other course attendees for real and relevant issues and challenges.

- VIRTUAL RP Refresher, November 2023

 
 

Thoroughly enjoyed the entire course. Learned a wealth of information, which is applicable to my role in Uniphar. Delighted with the extra reading - will go through it over the next few days and will also have it to refer back to. Thank you all very much.

- VIRTUAL RP/DRP/Advanced GDP Training Course, February 2023

 
 

The entire layout made it very interactive and easy to learn. The environment was very relaxed and made it super user-friendly.

The breakout sessions in particular, got me thinking and were very engaging.

- VIRTUAL RP/DRP/Advanced GDP Training Course, February 2023

 
 

I found the course very informative. The content was excellent and interaction between tutors and students was very good. The range of roles also contributed to the success and learning in the course.

I really enjoyed the course and am now more confident in applying the learnings to the Irish Blood Transfusion Service and our GDP requirements and commitments,

thanks

- VIRTUAL RP/DRP/Advanced GDP Training Course, February 2023

 
 

This is a great course, I would highly recommend it to anyone who would like to gain a better understanding of GDP.

- VIRTUAL RP Refresher, March 2023

 
 

I also enjoy the breakout sessions, as it gives you a chance to apply your understanding of GDP and also to see it from other attendees point of view.

The trainers Ciarán, Claire and Ann presented the course details very well.

- VIRTUAL RP Refresher, March 2023

 
 

I thought the course was a very comprehensive with a lot of valuable information.

The addition of more practical cases of process decision making in relation to GDP deviations or issues would be valuable.

- VIRTUAL RP Refresher, March 2023

 
 

As DRP this helped me understand the GDP requirements for MDR and IVDR going forward.

- VIRTUAL GDP for Medical Devices, May 2022

 
 

It was done very well especially since the entire course is virtual. The communication and breakout rooms helped with understanding each topic.

- VIRTUAL GDP for Medical Devices, May 2022

 
 

For the duration of the course, there was a lot to learn regarding the requirements for the new regulation. I feel the day was well spent and there was a lot to take from it.

- VIRTUAL GDP for Medical Devices, May 2022

 
 

I really enjoyed the course and discovered that I am on the right track in terms of what I now know about MDR. The course gives me more confidence to push ahead with questioning some aspects of what we are doing/not doing.

It was also good to speak to other people who are in the same position in terms of managing MDR roll-out. I knew more than I thought.

- VIRTUAL GDP for Medical Devices, February 2022

 
 

Great experience, relaxed but professional atmosphere. Loads of useful information, and advice for future. Will definitely come back. Thank you.

Openness and helpfulness of the tutor. You feel you are there to learn, and everyone is there to help you achieve your goal.

- VIRTUAL GDP for Medical Devices, February 2022

 
 

Pre-reading recommendations where very helpful. As was the format of the course. Claire is incredibly knowledgeable and gives good real life application of the regulations. I found that very useful coming from an FMCG background.

- VIRTUAL GDP for Medical Devices, February 2022

 
 

Ciarán, Gina and Claire were absolutely lovely, they had good presence and presented information in a clear and concise manner. There was no pressure on the attendees and the discussions held were very pleasant and informative.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, August 2022

 
 

Hearing from people with a wealth of knowledge in terms of RP/DRP and Ciaran very informative about his views of the future in relation to this.

Fantastic 100%. Emails and even a phone call from you. Super communication start to end. Cannot emphasize this enough. SUPER.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, August 2022

 
 

This course gives someone like myself operating a smaller business a very good understanding of both the commercial and regulatory benefits of a properly functioning quality management system.

Running a smaller business means wearing many hats. This course provides the information to operate effectively and competently in the QMS space.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, August 2022

 
 

Taking on new role as DRP in my company - I have previous knowledge & experience of some SOP's especially procuring, selling, logistics, FMD and warehouse operations. This course has helped me understand how GDP & QMS have a huge role to play in patient safety which is ultimately what this role is all about. How every decision in the supply of medicines have risks and what is best practice to alleviate these risks and questions all aspects.

Was very interesting but also scary to see how one chink in the supply chain can be catastrophic and how important is it to be diligent on every level. Both tutors were engaging and encouraged us to think outside the box but always to follow guidelines & regulations. The course was kept interesting with the breakout rooms they are an excellent idea to bounce ideas off each other and learn from others who are more knowledgeable & experienced. It was an intense course with a lot of information to digest & review but the downloading of information given and websites &etc to refer to with help with the on going learning.

Thank you

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, July 2022

 
 

For the complexities and volume of the course content it was delivered so well I didn't feel even a bit overwhelmed or fearful of my role in this going forward.....Thank you.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, June 2022

 
 

My HR Department organised the course for me, but from the first email I received all requirements were very clear and easy to follow, no complaints there. I never used Zoom before and had teething problems, but the help from Gina was first rate.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, June 2022

 
 

I really enjoyed this course, it was my second time completing it and Ciarán and team never fail to make it so informative, providing plenty of practical examples that really help you focus on the different chapters and how these impact on your own day to day. I enjoy the interactions within the group while it is all managed remotely - job well done!

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, June 2022

 
 

Found the whole training course very beneficial and worth while. Thanks for delivering the training.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, May 2022

 
 

I found the examples from Ciaran on his own experiences very useful insights into what can happen and what to look out for.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, May 2022

 
 

Every thing was covered for my proposed position of DRP, it gave me an insight of the task and role ahead (and the requirements and responsibility) that are required.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, May 2022

 
 

It was good, as a recent graduate and someone new to the field, I felt a bit inexperienced during the breakout sessions and had limited input during the sessions, but everyone in the breakout room was forgiving and encouraging

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, March 2022

 
 

This course has inspired me to keep improving my GDP knowledge. You can never know enough but always aspire to do better. Right now, I can only think of power words: Empowering, driven, encouraged, engaging, informative, enthusiastic, and passionate. The material was excellent. Delivery was excellent, break outs were excellent. Great Job PLS Pharma.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, March 2022

 
 

I came into the course with little knowledge being honest, it is something our company is just touching upon, I feel I have gathered a great insight and understanding and it has certainly left me with a hunger to continue the learning, well done to Ciarán an Claire for the expertise and sharing this with us, well done!

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, March 2022

 
 

Absolutely loved the course, there was a great mix between group , individual and course content. I was worried that there would be just slides as I do tend to zone out but the breakout rooms make it interesting. 10/10 to Ciaran and Claire.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, February 2022

 
 

This is the 2nd time I have taken the Advanced GDP training course with PLS and second-time around I still found the training material very engaging and relevant to the industry with the recent updates made by the HPRA and IMVO. Excellent delivery from the presenters and the breakout sessions were a great way to learn with other peers in the industry.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, February 2022

 
 

One of the best courses I’ve done especially considering the broadness and depth of the subject. The Prep work and the links to documents & websites is an excellent way of ensuring I have the ability to stay current and understand parts of the course I need to understand a bit better as I understand you cannot fit everything in in 2 days.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, February 2022

 
 

The breakout rooms and the depth you both went into around the standards required for GDP compliance along with the real world applications and scenarios. The links to information and regulations were also very helpful.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, January 2022

 
 

Great course with people presenting having invaluable knowledge. Well delivered with breakouts rooms for independent/groups knowledge brain storms and ability for the participation. with course being delivered remotely its was well organized and flow of the training was great

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, January 2022

 
 

The length of the course met my expectations. I was impressed that we had pre-course training and activities to carry out before the 2 tutor-led training days, to put all the training material on the 2 tutor-led days into perspective.

Understandably, the format of the course had to be run remotely. It was run at such an excellent standard.

The running order of the course was timely and on schedule.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, January 2022

 
 

There is no question that the team have a wealth of experience and the course content was comprehensive; I believe it gives a sound foundation for the RP, with the understanding that they must supplement with ongoing learning.

I found all topics useful. Even areas where I had strong knowledge, I still picked up tips from others.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, January 2021

 
 

The course was very well organised and planned. Was not sure of Zoom but it was very well organised and I feel I can now do Zoom calls easily. The worked examples/group sessions were great. Having the groups post their answers/sending to other teams was fantastic.

I meet plenty of professionals on my travels so I'm certainly happy to recommend PLS Pharma when the opportunities arise.

All of the reading material provides a great knowledge bank to have. Excellent, everything was very efficiently run.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, February 2021

 
 

Real-life examples/cases that were used throughout the course to highlight certain points from GDP guidelines. Really illustrated the reason why GDP guidelines were so badly needed in the industry.

It was just long enough to cover all the material comfortably. Notwithstanding the pandemic, course was great and participation from attendees was also motivating.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, February 2021

 
 

Just thank you for putting on such a great course. It was really well rounded and covered so many topics in the two days. I'm really hoping the RP forum goes ahead this year either in person or virtually!

All in all a really excellent course with excellent facilitators and administrators. Very valuable to me and anyone who attends. I would strongly recommend to others.

-VIRTUAL Responsible Person, January 2021

 
 

I was very impressed with the course. Not easy to change from classroom to online and still deliver the course you did. Well done, really enjoyed the course.

It was good - the breakout rooms broke up the course. It was very interactive and I enjoyed the input of everyone.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, February 2021

 
 

Breakout Groups with activities to undertake helped to gain valuable understanding of personal experiences. Gained lots of new knowledge and deep understanding of various topics.

Overall I found the course extremely useful and beneficial and the notes provided were important to our continual learning throughout.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, February 2021

 
 

The breakout rooms worked really well, the course reading material was provided in a way to break it down into smaller chunks and kept the course flowing well between presenters.

I thought the length/format/running order went really well. Typically two full days in a row can be quite tiring, but I found myself engaged throughout.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, January 2021

 
 

Considering these challenging times and the necessary change in training environment from face to face to online via Zoom, I still considered this course (and self paced pre-courses) to have exceeded my expectations. The course exercises and breakout sessions and open discussions ensured a high level of engagement throughout.

Thanks to everyone at PLS Pharma for the coordination activities and for presenting such an enjoyable course. I’ve learned so much in two days and I’m excited to start on my journey to become a DRP and eventually an RP.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, October 2020

 
 

Course content was extremely useful. I found the course much more advanced and professional in comparison to the other GDP course that I have completed, performed by different vendor. From my perspective, I would highly recommend this course to any RPs and deputy RPs.

- VIRTUAL Responsible Person, October 2020

 
 

I think anyone working in quality should complete this course as it gives you a great understanding of the role of an RP and also the quality function within a company. I found the two online training courses very informative beforehand.

Their design is excellent as it ensures participants stay engaged throughout due to the constant questions.

Great course, well done. Most interactive and engaging course I have completed virtually.

-VIRTUAL Responsible Person, October 2020