Master HPLC: The Intensive Programme for Beginners
Gain the practical skills, technical knowledge, and confidence required to work independently in GMP-regulated laboratory environments.
Course Overview
The HPLC for Beginners programme is a two-week intensive, competency-based training course. Delivered at CLS Galway's HPRA and FDA GMP-licensed laboratories, the course combines theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on experience using live HPLC systems and Empower software. This programme ensures your analysts are truly workplace-ready through rigorous assessment rather than mere completion.
Why Choose This Course?
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Highly Practical Learning: The course emphasises practical skill development with approximately 20% theory instruction and 80% hands-on practice.
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Intimate Class Sizes: A maximum of 6 participants ensures substantial individualised attention, one-on-one coaching, and extensive hands-on practice time.
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Expert Trainers: Led by CLS's specialist training division, featuring over 20 years of experience in training and over 30 years in laboratory operations.
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Personalised Experience: A pre-course assessment identifies individual learning styles, pace preferences, and support needs so training delivery can be tailored accordingly.
What You Will Learn
Participants will execute three separate analytical methods throughout the course. The core curriculum includes:
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HPLC fundamentals and an Empower software overview.
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System operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting.
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Method execution, chromatography, and data processing.
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GMP-compliant documentation practices and data integrity principles.
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Professional Workshops: Critical thinking, problem-solving, time management, prioritisation, and effective communication.
Assessment & Certification
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Rigorous competency-based assessment occurs throughout the 10-day programme.
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Assessments include interactive module quizzes, quantitative method execution, and troubleshooting exercises.
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Successful participants receive official certification and professional digital badges.
Logistics & Participant Support
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Location: All training is delivered in authentic, regulatory-compliant CLS Galway laboratories.
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Accommodation: CLS has negotiated preferential rates with nearby Galway hotels for attendees.
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Materials Provided: All training materials, equipment, consumables, and PPE are fully provided.
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Ongoing Support: Participants receive daily trainer availability for coaching, plus post-training resources including operational checklists, troubleshooting guides, and Empower reference cards.
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Networking: An optional but highly encouraged networking evening is held during Week 2.
Get in Touch
This programme is delivered in partnership with Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) and Irish Medtech Skillnet. Irish Medtech Skillnet is co-funded by Skillnet Ireland and network companies, and Skillnet Ireland is funded from the National Training Fund