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About the Course

We all want to improve the health and well-being of Africans. With over 25% of the world’s disease burden but only about 3% of clinical trials occurring on the continent, it's critical that we increase the quantity and quality of clinical trials across the continent. Only then can we develop the medicines, diagnostics and tools that address our population's unique challenges.

ClinOps, hosted by the Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa) at Addis Ababa University, is a 10-week, high-quality, interactive, internationally accredited course that’s specifically designed to train clinical trial staff across Africa. 

INNOVATIVE

INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED

AFRICA SHAPED AND LED

Let’s work together to improve health and well-being across Africa. By training more African clinical trial coordinators, we can:  

Build a robust clinical trial ecosystem that will support the development of the medical tools and interventions required to manage and prevent diseases affecting the continent.
Support the drive for more research into critical, emerging and neglected diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. 
Reduce diseases and support positive health outcomes across Africa.

Join the Program

This training program, delivered in English, is meant for clinical trial site staff based in African institutions.

We continuously accept applications from interested candidates. If you are keen on joining the ClinOps training program, please share your interest by filling out this form, and we will reach out once the application process officially opens.

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How It Works

Comprehensive

ClinOps is a comprehensive online training program designed for study coordinators and other clinical trial staff. The program consists of 10 classes delivered fully virtually.

Flexible

Students are able to review lessons at their own pace, but also have the opportunity to connect in real time to other students and instructors. Meanwhile instructors actively track student engagement throughout the course, providing guidance and support.

Hands On

Students also get hands-on experience by developing a risk management plan for an actual clinical trial conducted at one of the participants’ sites. This practical assignment allows learners to apply their knowledge in a real-world context while learning from each other’s experiences.

"Taking this course was one of the best experiences I ever had. I have done a couple of online courses but this one was an eye opener.”

Catherine Nimely

Research Project Manager, Course Alumna, Liberia

I found the course to be really useful and with immediate application to my professional journey."

Tigist Workneh Leulseged (MD, MPH)

Founder and General Manager, Medical Research Lounge/ Honorary Professor of Public Health, St Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Course Alumna, Ethiopia

It has equipped me with a solid foundation in clinical trial management, including ethical considerations, data collection and analysis, and regulatory compliance.