Lab Quality Management

Introduction to Lab Quality Management

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Course overview
Quality is at the core of every successful lab operation. Whether you're new to lab management or looking to enhance your lab’s quality systems, this free course offers a comprehensive introduction to lab quality management. Learn how to establish a strong Quality Management System (QMS), improve documentation practices, and implement strategies for continuous improvement—all at no cost.

This course is designed to help lab professionals build a culture of quality, ensuring that teams can meet compliance standards, satisfy stakeholders, and operate with confidence and consistency.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Quality Management

  • Course Duration

    1 hour

    This course provides an overview of what to expect in our Lab Quality Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?
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    What is this course about?

    Managing lab quality goes beyond meeting standards—it’s about creating a culture where quality is embedded in every process. This course introduces the core principles of lab quality management, covering essential topics such as establishing an effective Quality Management System (QMS), maintaining accurate documentation, driving continuous improvement, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction, and understanding the difference between managing quality and managing compliance.

    By offering a structured approach to quality control and performance enhancement, this course empowers lab professionals with the tools to build a more consistent, compliant, and high-performing lab environment.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Understand the foundations of lab quality management—Gain a clear introduction to core quality concepts, including the purpose and structure of a Quality Management System (QMS).
    • Improve lab compliance & performance—Learn how to align lab processes with industry standards and regulations, helping your lab stay audit-ready and operate more efficiently.
    • Strengthen your documentation practices—Explore the importance of accurate, organized documentation and how it supports quality assurance and continuous improvement.
    • Build a culture of quality—Discover how to promote accountability, consistency, and excellence throughout your team by fostering a quality-focused lab environment.
    • Completely free – Get expert insights without any cost.

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

    By the end of this course, engaged learners should be able to:

    • Explain how to develop a culture of quality.
    • List the key principles of quality management.
    • Describe the continual improvement process.
    • Identify the elements of the Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, and Accurate (ALCOA) approach to good documentation.
    • Recognize the six elements of a quality review.

    Start learning for free today!

    Lab quality starts with you. Whether you're a lab manager, quality specialist, or industry professional, this free course gives you the tools to strengthen your lab’s quality systems and build a culture of continuous improvement. Enroll now and gain the knowledge you need—on your schedule, at no cost.

    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.

    Course Content

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    What are the unique features of this course?

    Our Lab Quality Management courses 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).

    Self-paced Courses

    Each lecture video features supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz.

    IACET Accreditation

    Each paid Lab Quality Management course is accredited by IACET and is worth 0.1 CEUs.

    Comprehensive Content

    We offer a variety of lab quality courses designed to provide in-depth knowledge and hands-on strategies for implementing and maintaining quality in laboratory settings.
    Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers 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.