HPLC Training for Beginners

The HPLC for Beginners programme is a two week intensive, competency based training course designed to equip participants with the practical skills, technical knowledge, and confidence required to work
independently in GMP regulated laboratory environments.


Delivered at CLS Galwayʼs HPRA and FDA GMP licensed laboratories, the course combines theoretical instruction with extensive hands on experience using live HPLC systems and Empower software, covering areas such as system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting,chromatography, data processing, and method execution.

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HPLC Training for Beginners


Daily Schedule 

Day 1 Induction, GMP & Data Integrity, HPLC Fundamentals & Empower Introduction

Day 2 HPLC Operation & Maintenance, System Set Up, Sample Set Creation & Sample Preparation

Day 3 Method 1 Execution

Day 4 Chromatography & Data Processing Overview, Method 1 Processing & Reporting

Day 5 Processing Practice, Troubleshooting Overview & Case Study 1

Day 6 Method 2 Execution, Processing & Troubleshooting Exercises, Time Management & Prioritisation Workshop

Day 7 Method 2 Processing & Reporting, Processing & Troubleshooting Exercises, Critical Thinking Workshop

Day 8 Independent Assessment – Method 3 Execution, Processing & Troubleshooting Exercises

Day 9 Independent Assessment – Method 3 Processing & Reporting, Effective Communication Workshop

Day 10 Overall Assessment & Course Close Out

What your team will gain:

  • HPLC operation and troubleshooting: Hands-on competency in HPLC system operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting to build confidence working independently in laboratory environments.
  • Empower and chromatography skills: Empower software proficiency for data acquisition, processing, and chromatography fundamentals to ensure accurate analysis and confident interpretation of HPLC results.
  • Practice with GMP: GMP-compliant documentation practices and data integrity principles to support accurate record keeping, regulatory compliance, and reliable laboratory data management.
  • Professional and workplace skills: Essential workplace skills to improve productivity, communication, problem-solving, and day-to-day performance.

Who should attend:
This course is designed for laboratory personnel who will use HPLC systems as part of their analytical responsibilities. Participants must have demonstrated capability to correctly prepare standards and solutions according to documented procedures
Note: This course will not assess or teach basic solution preparation techniques, as participants are expected to possess this foundational skill.

 

Assessment and Certification:

Competency based asssessment throughout the 10 day programme.  Successful Participants receive certification and professional digital badges