Free GMP Training Tips - A Focus On Class Times & More

For optimal throughput, choose class schedules & format wisely.

Coordinate training schedules for maximum gain

Give some thought on how to minimize the impact on production and other critical daily work responsibilities. Unless your production lines are down, you'll want to make sure production quality doesn't suffer. For some, even though they're in class, their minds are elsewhere (distracted by what's waiting for them back at their desks). Try to limit putting extra demands & stress on staff (for example, a stressor such as asking staff to attend class before/after their normal work shift, especially if they work 3rd shift). Here are a few ideas:

• Split it.  If the course is 8 hours long, split the classroom time in half, and conduct the class over a 2 day period.
• Deliver training at some time other than regular shift hours (this might be obvious). And be sure to consider offering training on the weekend.

Choose the best format & venue

• Chunk training into digestible sessions. It's important to create an effective learning experience. For content heavy topics or workshop courses, it might make sense to split it up to avoid full day training overload, and give a little time for homework or just a breather to let it all sink in. 
• Sometimes you have no choice but to get very larger numbers of employees through training as fast as possible. One possibility is to use a large venue (for example, an auditorium or conference facility) to meet your training goals & objectives, and achieve the necessary training throughput.

Get a trainer that teaches at your desired times

The right training vendor will do their best to accommodate your unique site and staffing situation to deliver training courses at the times that work best for you. For example, explore having the trainer teach a class during 3rd shift or on the weekend.

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Updated September 26, 2022

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2013 Plan For FDA CDRH Guidance Documents

The CDRH is considering developing a variety of guidance documents in fiscal year 2013. Specific topics and status as final and draft guidance document, are provided in the two lists:

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Prioritized medical device guidance documents that the Agency intends to publish in FY 2013 ("A-list")

Final Guidance Topics

• Refuse to Accept (RTA) Policy for 510(k) Submissions
• Acceptance and Filing Review for Premarket Approval Applications
• Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE) for Early Feasibility Medical Device Clinical Studies, Including Certain First in Human (FIH) Studies
• In Vitro Companion Diagnostic Devices
• Design Considerations for Pivotal Clinical Investigations for Medical Devices
• De Novo Classification Process (Evaluation of Automatic Class III Designation)
• The 510(k) Program: Evaluating Substantial Equivalence in Premarket Notifications
• CDRH Appeals Processes
• Medical Device Classification Product Codes
• The Pre-Submission Program and Meetings with FDA Staff
• Mobile Medical Applications
• eCopy
• Premarket Notification [510(k)] Submissions for Medical Devices that Include Antimicrobial Agents

Draft Guidance Topics

• Distinguishing and Reporting Medical Device Recalls from Product Enhancements
• Types of Communication During the Review of Medical Device Submissions
• FDA Decisions for Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Clinical Investigations
• eCopy
• Appropriate Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions

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Device guidance documents that the Agency intends to publish, as the Agency’s guidance-development resources permit each in FY 2013 ("B-list")

Final Guidance Topics

• Finalizing existing draft guidance documents.

Draft Guidance Topics

• Benefit-Risk Determinations in Premarket Notifications (510(k)s)
• Direct to Consumer (DTC) Genetic Testing: IVDs
• Transfer of Ownership of a Premarket Notification (510(k)) - Questions and Answers
• Custom Devices

Reference:  FDA CDRH Fiscal Year 2013 (FY 2013) Proposed Guidance Development

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Updated December 6, 2025

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