🎯 Course Description:
This 5-day advanced course is designed to equip laboratory professionals with a deep understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guided by ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements and the effective implementation of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Participants will learn how to establish robust quality management systems, ensure compliance with international standards, and optimize laboratory operations through digital data management and automation.
👥 Who Should Attend:
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Laboratory managers and supervisors
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Quality assurance and quality control personnel
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Laboratory analysts and technicians
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Compliance officers and auditors
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IT and LIMS specialists in laboratory environments
🗓️ Day 1: Introduction to Good Laboratory Practice and ISO 17025:2017
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Welcome and Course Objectives |
| 09:00 – 10:30 | Overview of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) – Principles and benefits |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard – Structure and key clauses |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Scope and Applicability of ISO 17025 |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Laboratory Accreditation Process – Steps, documentation, and audits |
🗓️ Day 2: Quality Management System Requirements
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Management Requirements – Organization, responsibilities, and leadership |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Technical Requirements – Personnel competence, equipment, and traceability |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Method Validation and Measurement Uncertainty |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Document Control and Records Management |
🗓️ Day 3: Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Fundamentals
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Introduction to LIMS – Purpose and benefits |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Core Features of LIMS – Sample management, workflow automation |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Data Integrity and Security in LIMS |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Hands-on Session: Navigating a LIMS interface |
🗓️ Day 4: Integration of GLP and LIMS in Oil & Gas Laboratories
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Aligning Laboratory Practices with ISO 17025 Using LIMS |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Electronic Records and Compliance – 21 CFR Part 11, ALCOA+ principles |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 02:45 | Workflow Optimization and Automation |
| 02:45 – 03:00 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:00 – 04:30 | Case Study: Successful ISO 17025 Accreditation & LIMS Implementation |
🗓️ Day 5: Auditing, Continuous Improvement, and Future Trends
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Internal and External Auditing Practices |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 10:15 – 12:15 | Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) |
| 12:15 – 01:15 | 🍽 Lunch Break |
| 01:15 – 03:00 | Emerging Technologies and Digital Transformation in Laboratories |
| 03:00 – 03:15 | ☕ Coffee Break |
| 03:15 – 04:30 | Final Q&A, Group Discussion, Feedback & Certification |
📂 Course Materials Provided:
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ISO 17025:2017 compliance checklist
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GLP implementation guidelines
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LIMS user manuals and workflow templates
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Audit and CAPA documentation samples
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Case studies on quality system improvements
