Ensure quality, improve processes, and become a lab quality leader.

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Elevate standards. Enhance outcomes.

Lab Quality Management Certificate

The Lab Quality Management Certificate will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to implement and manage quality systems that ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence in your lab(s).
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The Lab Quality Management Certificate program:
  • Teaches learners how to maintain quality standards, manage compliance, and improve overall lab performance.
  • Delivers 10+ impactful hours of learning across 10 self-paced courses.
  • Consists of two streams: Foundations of Quality Management and Responsibilities of Quality Management.
  • Features engaging lecture videos, supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz for each course.
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Each course is a stand-alone class with no required prerequisites and courses can be taken in any order. Completing all 10 courses will earn you the Lab Quality Management Certificate.
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What's included?

10 expert-led, self-paced courses

Whether you're stepping into quality management for the first time or seeking to expand your expertise, the Lab Quality Management program equips you with the essential skills and tools to elevate your lab's quality management practices.

What is this certificate about?

  • Foundations of Quality Management: This stream introduces the essential principles of quality management, focusing on topics such as quality management systems (QMS), analytics, customer satisfaction, and creating a culture of quality. Quality leaders in the lab will gain the tools needed to lead continuous improvement projects and manage key quality functions.
  • Responsibilities of Quality Management: This stream dives deeper into the day-to-day responsibilities of lab managers tasked with ensuring quality. Topics covered include documentation, instrument qualification, training, data integrity and audits, and data review. These courses will help participants manage quality processes with confidence and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Who is this certificate for?

The Lab Quality Management Certificate is ideal for the people in the lab responsible and accountable for the lab’s quality. This includes lab managers, quality assurance professionals, senior scientists, and those aspiring to take on leadership roles within a laboratory. Whether you're new to managing quality or an experienced manager looking to deepen your expertise, this program will provide you with the essential knowledge and tools to enhance quality management practices.

What are the benefits of this certificate?

By completing the Lab Quality Management Certificate, engaged learners will gain:

  • Comprehensive Quality Management Skills: Develop a deep understanding of key quality management principles and tools for leading improvement projects.
  • Mastery of Compliance and Documentation: Learn how to maintain compliance with regulatory standards through proper documentation, audits, and data review.
  • Leadership in Continuous Improvement: Gain insights into managing continuous improvement projects and driving a culture of quality in your lab.
  • Professional Recognition: Earn a valuable IACET accredited credential that showcases your expertise in quality management and commitment to excellence.
“I enjoyed the length of each course and that I could easily schedule them into my work calendar when it suited me best. These courses fit perfectly into my professional development plans. I found that there were great handouts and resources available throughout the courses. This certificate will be a great addition to my CV and LinkedIn profile.”
Jered Meyers
Senior Associate Scientist
Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Are you struggling with...

  • Implementing and managing an effective quality management system (QMS)
  • Feeling uncertain about documentation, audits, and compliance with industry standards
  • Navigating the complexities of training, data integrity, and instrument qualification
  • Building a culture of quality and leading continuous improvement efforts
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If these resonate with you, the Lab Quality Management Certificate is here to help.

Why invest in this program?

Specialized Skill Enhancement

Acquire specialized lab quality management skills, making you a more qualified candidate for promotions, leadership roles, and increased responsibilities within your organization.

Real-World Relevance

Gain practical skills in quality management that you can immediately apply to improve lab operations, maintain compliance, elevate team performance, and drive a culture of quality excellence.

Two-Stream Approach

Tailor your educational path to focus on skills that matter most to you, ensuring personal growth while achieving your career objectives.

Enhanced Career Opportunities

Achieve a recognized certification that boosts your professional credibility and opens doors for career advancement within your organization and the industry.

Accelerated Learning with Expert Instruction

Gain expert insights from seasoned quality management professionals to build a strong foundation in lab leadership, compliance, and real-world quality practices.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy the flexibility of a self-paced learning format that eliminates scheduling constraints, making it easier to improve your skills without disrupting your daily life.

What are the unique features of the certificate?

  • Official Certification
  • IACET-accredited institution
  • 10 online courses
  • 100% self-paced
  • 10+ hours of learning
  • Live monthly office hours
  • Lifetime access to updates
  • Earn 1.0 CEUs
  • Backed by 40+ years’ industry experience

Meet The Instructor

Dan Zuccarello

MBA

Years of Experience
Dan Zuccarello currently serves as principal consultant for RBF Consulting Group, LLC located in Hightstown New Jersey. During his 40+ year career in industry, Dan has established and managed pharmaceutical, food, and petrochemical laboratories. Currently he provides consultation services for subject matters such as: computer system validation, elemental impurities, extractables and leachables (EL), ICH stability, expiry dating, product development (R&D), quality management systems, safety, and waste management. He has published and presented several papers on extractables and leachables and elemental impurities. He holds a BA degree from the University of Delaware and an MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Business–Camden New Jersey.

Completing this certificate will help you

  • Reduce stress by gaining confidence in managing quality processes with structured training designed to fill the gaps that real-world experience alone can't always address.
  • Master essential quality management principles, including compliance, documentation, data integrity, and audits, to ensure your lab meets and exceeds industry standards.
  • Foster a culture of quality in your lab, driving continuous improvement, better outcomes, and stronger team performance.
  • Stand out in your field with specialized, industry-specific training in lab quality management that enhances your credibility and career prospects.
  • Advance your career faster with practical knowledge, proven strategies, and resources that you can apply immediately in your role.
  • Earn a recognized, accredited certification with 1 CEU credit to showcase on your resume and LinkedIn profile, demonstrating your commitment to quality and professional excellence.
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Lab Quality Management Certificate Curriculum

Not ready for the full certificate? The 2 stream credentials below can also be taken separately:
Foundations of Quality Management
Responsibilities of Quality Management
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Foundations of Quality Management

Quality is the foundation of any successful lab, ensuring that processes, procedures, and outcomes meet the highest standards. The Foundations of Quality Management stream equips lab managers with essential tools to lead with quality at the forefront.

This comprehensive program includes five expertly designed courses that cover essential topics such as quality management principles, QMS implementation, analytics and improvement tools, customer satisfaction, and building a culture of quality. Participants will learn how to drive continuous improvement, maintain compliance, and foster a quality-centric environment.

Whether you’re a current or aspiring lab manager, this stream will empower your to lead with quality at the forefront.
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Stream Credential

Responsibilities of Quality Management

Effective quality management goes beyond principles—it requires practical expertise to maintain high standards across lab operations. The Responsibilities of Quality Management stream equips lab managers with the essential skills to ensure compliance, data integrity, and staff competency.

This comprehensive program includes five focused courses on documentation, instrument qualification, staff training, data integrity and audits, and peer review. Participants will learn how to establish accurate recordkeeping, qualify instruments, implement engaging training programs, safeguard data accuracy, and maintain audit readiness.

Whether you're new to quality management or seeking to refine your skills, this stream provides the tools to drive operational excellence and uphold rigorous quality standards in your lab.
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Ready to enhance your quality management skills?

Gain the skills to ensure quality excellence and compliance in your lab—enroll today!

IACET Accredited

Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) 
We offer IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.