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Three programs. Side by side.
Every program is live, online, CPD UK accredited and built around real assessments, with mentorship that continues after you graduate.
 Medical Affairs · EntryCMSLCertified Medical Science Liaison |
 Medical Affairs · AdvancedCMAPMedical Affairs Professional Diploma |
 Marketing & SalesCPMPPharmaceutical Marketing Professional |
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| Best for | Product Specialists, Medical Reps and aspiring MSLs | Practicing MSLs and Medical Advisors | Product Specialists, Medical Reps and Product Managers with up to 1 year of experience |
| Your goal | Pass the MSL assessment and move into an MSL role | Lead launches, KOL strategy and advisory boards | Move into, or grow in, Product Management |
| Format | Live online, twice every weekend | Live online masterclasses, plus one recorded module | Live online, weekly on Saturdays |
| Duration | 5 weeks · 40-hour program | Modular: 5 masterclasses. Take one, or complete 3 for the diploma | 8 weeks · 32-hour program |
| Learning | 10 interactive live sessions | 8 online workshops with real case studies and simulations | 8 live interactive sessions |
| Assessment | 3 individual MSL assessments with coaching | Case studies and simulations in every masterclass | Personalized mock Product Manager assessments |
| After graduation | 1-year mentorship access | 2 one-to-one coaching sessions and the mentorship community | 1-year mentorship access |
| Certification | CPD UK accredited CMSL certificate | CPD UK accredited CMAP Diploma | CPD UK accredited CPMP certificate |
| Next start | Cohort 32 · Nov 6, 2026 | Next intake · January 2027 | Starts Oct 17, 2026 |
| Apply to CMSLProgram details → | Apply to CMAPProgram details → | Apply to CPMPProgram details → |
Medical Affairs · EntryCMSLCertified Medical Science Liaison
- Best for
- Product Specialists, Medical Reps and aspiring MSLs
- Your goal
- Pass the MSL assessment and move into an MSL role
- Format & duration
- Live online, twice every weekend · 5 weeks, 40 hours
- Learning & assessment
- 10 live sessions · 3 individual MSL assessments with coaching
- After graduation
- 1-year mentorship access · CPD UK accredited certificate
- Next start
- Cohort 32 · Nov 6, 2026
Medical Affairs · AdvancedCMAPMedical Affairs Professional Diploma
- Best for
- Practicing MSLs and Medical Advisors
- Your goal
- Lead launches, KOL strategy and advisory boards
- Format & duration
- Live online masterclasses · modular: take one, or complete 3 for the diploma
- Learning & assessment
- 8 workshops with real case studies and simulations
- After graduation
- 2 one-to-one coaching sessions · CPD UK accredited diploma
- Next start
- Next intake · January 2027
Marketing & SalesCPMPPharmaceutical Marketing Professional
- Best for
- Product Specialists, Medical Reps and new Product Managers
- Your goal
- Move into, or grow in, Product Management
- Format & duration
- Live online, weekly on Saturdays · 8 weeks, 32 hours
- Learning & assessment
- 8 live sessions · personalized mock PM assessments
- After graduation
- 1-year mentorship access · CPD UK accredited certificate
- Next start
- Starts Oct 17, 2026
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