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Protocol-Based Workshops
Real study documents, realistic challenges and practical decision-making.
Africa's First Annual
3-Day CRA Bootcamp
Beyond Theory. Beyond Monitoring.
Building Clinical Trial Excellence.
Building Clinical Trial Excellence.
A protocol-based simulation experience for the professionals who set up, conduct, monitor, manage and protect clinical trials.
The countdown is on.Until the 2026 CRA Bootcamp begins in Johannesburg.
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Why this Bootcamp exists
Clinical trials are becoming more complex. Trial teams must become stronger.
Today's Clinical Research Associates and study teams are expected to manage quality, risk, protocol compliance, participant safety, regulatory expectations and study delivery—not simply complete monitoring visits.
The 2026 CRA Bootcamp was created by experienced leaders from pharmaceutical companies, CROs, research sites, quality assurance, laboratory operations and clinical project management to close the gap between theory and real-world clinical trial delivery.
This is not another lecture. It is a protocol-based simulation experience that takes delegates through the complete lifecycle of a clinical study.
3Immersive days
8Lifecycle stages
6Industry experts
1Connected trial journey
Experience the entire clinical trial lifecycle
Work through the study from protocol to close-out.
Realistic study scenarios connect the decisions made in project setup, regulatory, site activation, study conduct, monitoring and quality management.
01Protocol
02Project Setup
03Regulatory
04Site Activation
05Study Conduct
06Monitoring
07Quality
08Close-Out
What makes this Bootcamp different?
Practical by design.
The Bootcamp moves beyond slide-based teaching to the decisions, documentation and teamwork that shape real trial quality.
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Clinical Trial Simulations
Move beyond slides and work through end-to-end study implementation.
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Quality Management
Audit findings, root cause analysis, CAPAs and inspection readiness.
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Monitoring Excellence
On-site, remote and centralised monitoring with inspection-ready reporting.
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Wellness & Leadership
Strengthen resilience, communication and performance in demanding trial environments.
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Industry Networking
Connect with professionals from sponsors, CROs, research sites and quality functions.
Meet the experts
The people behind the practice.
Learn from professionals who actively lead, monitor, audit, manage and deliver clinical trials across Africa and internationally.
Dr Nyeleti Bicky Mthombeni
Research Operations Director · Founder, AfriLeadTech · Clinical Project Management
Dr Vongane Maluleke
Principal Investigator · Founder, Eyethu Research Centre · Investigator Oversight
Denise Witbooi
Clinical Research Consultant · CRA · Quality Oversight · Project Management
Retha Britz
GCP Auditor · Author · Trainer · Clinical Research Consultant
Sarah Cohen
Healthcare & Laboratory Consultant · Medical Devices/IVD · GCLP
Mpho Rikhotso
Senior CRA · Project Manager · Site Start-up & Close-out
3-Day Programme
One protocol. Three days. The full trial journey.
Each day builds on the previous one, creating an end-to-end view of clinical trial delivery.
DAY 01 · 14 OCT
Study Set-Up & Start-Up
Protocol → project setup → site activation
Project Management & Clinical Project PlanTranslate the final protocol into an executable project plan.
Vendor & Laboratory Set-UpUnderstand key interfaces, requirements and readiness considerations.
Site Selection, Budgeting & ContractsWork through site suitability, budget development and contract considerations.
Regulatory & EC SubmissionsPlan submissions, approvals and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Recruitment, Activation & ISFSimulate readiness planning, activation roles and essential document setup.
DAY 02 · 15 OCT
Study Conduct & Monitoring
First participant → last participant
Enrolment & Informed ConsentParticipant protection and protocol-compliant study conduct.
Source Data Review & MonitoringMonitoring effectiveness, documentation quality and meaningful oversight.
Monitoring Reports & Follow-UpWrite, review, escalate and close monitoring actions effectively.
PI Oversight & Site RelationshipsStrengthen accountability and collaboration between sponsor/CRO and site teams.
IP, Safety & Centralised MonitoringConnect accountability, safety management and risk-based oversight.
DAY 03 · 16 OCT
Quality & Study Close-Out
Findings → CAPA → defensible close
Quality ManagementFrequent audit findings and practical strategies for managing them.
Root Cause Analysis & CAPAMove beyond correction to sustainable preventive action.
Inspection ReadinessBuild evidence of control throughout the study lifecycle.
Site Close-Out & IP ReconciliationAddress final operational, documentation and accountability requirements.
Archiving & NetworkingClose the study well, then connect with the wider clinical research community.
Daily programme: 08:30–17:30. Sessions include practical workshops, group activities, wellness and networking components.
Who should attend?
Built for the broader clinical trial workforce.
The CRA Bootcamp name remains, but trial excellence depends on cross-functional understanding. The programme is relevant to professionals who contribute to study delivery across sponsor, CRO, site and supporting functions.
Clinical Research Associates (1–4 years)
Study Coordinators & CTAs
Project Managers & Clinical Operations
Site Managers & Quality Professionals
Principal Investigators & Research Nurses
Regulatory Affairs Professionals
Laboratory & Pharmacy Professionals
Professionals transitioning into CRA roles
Invest in your team
Stronger trial teams deliver stronger trials.
This hands-on, industry-led Bootcamp equips study teams with practical skills and operational strategies to strengthen oversight, improve monitoring effectiveness and enhance clinical trial quality.
By sponsoring your CRAs, coordinators, project managers or site leaders, you are investing in stronger performance, employee engagement, retention and a more confident, inspection-ready workforce.
Date14–16 Oct 2026
Time08:30–17:30
VenueEduvos Midrand
LocationJohannesburg
Delegate fee
R5,725
per delegate
Three immersive days of practical, industry-led learning across the clinical trial lifecycle.
Secure Your SpotIncluded in your registration
Three days designed around the complete experience.
Three days of workshopsCourse materialLunch each dayTea breaksWellness sessionsNetworking sessionsPractical group activitiesCertificate of attendance
14–16 October 2026 · Johannesburg
Take three days to strengthen how you deliver clinical trials.
Beyond theory. Beyond monitoring. Build the practical judgement, cross-functional understanding and quality mindset that excellent clinical trials demand.
Register for CRA Bootcamp 2026