Applied Method validation

  • Duration: 1 day for live courses 6.50 hours for on-demand
  • Experience level: Advanced
  • Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Offsite training & consultancy | On-Demand | Online | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
  • Type of course: Universal
  • Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent | Bruker | CDS Analytical | CTC analytics | Frontier | GERSTEL | GL Sciences | Leco | Markes International | NIST | OI Analytical | PerkinElmer | Sciex | Scion | Shimadzu | SRI | Thermo | Varian | Waters | Zoex |
  • CPD Approved: Approved
  • Scheduled course price: £485.00 + TAX per delegate
  • Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
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23/10/2026 - 23/10/2026
Applied Method validation
Online
Virtual classroom
£485.00
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Applied Method validation
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Virtual classroom
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Your in-depth guide to analytical method validation with applied training

Go beyond the fundamentals of analytical method validation with this intermediate 1-day classroom-based training  designed for laboratory professionals, scientists, analysts, and quality personnel who want to develop, validate, verify, or improve analytical methods. Gain a practical understanding of the entire validation process, from method development and planning through to validation studies, quality control, uncertainty estimation, and accreditation requirements.

This Applied Method validation course covers the scientific principles and practical considerations required to ensure analytical methods are fit for purpose, robust and capable of producing reliable results. Explore key performance characteristics such as accuracy, precision, linearity, detection limits, and robustness, whilst learning how quality assurance, quality control and regulatory expectations fit into the validation process. Reinforce your learning through practical examples, validation exercises and real-world case studies from analytical laboratories.

Why should I join?

On completion of this method validation training, you will have a more in-depth understanding of how to develop, test, validate and maintain analytical methods.

 

This Applied Method validation course gives you:

  • A strong understanding of the complete analytical method validation process
  • Clear explanations of validation parameters and performance characteristics
  • Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control strategies throughout the analytical workflow
  • Understanding of method development, optimisation, and validation planning
  • Confidence in calculating and interpreting validation data and performance metrics
  • Understanding of analytical instrument qualification and system suitability testing
  • Familiarity with accreditation requirements and industry best practices
  • A valuable progression from basic analytical knowledge to practical validation expertise
  • A useful refresher for scientists responsible for method validation, verification, or transfer

What would I learn?

This intermediate course focuses on method development, validation planning, quality assurance, statistical performance evaluation, uncertainty estimation, and accreditation requirements. You will learn:

  • The relationship between method development and successful method validation
  • How to define analytical objectives and determine fitness-for-purpose requirements
  • How sample collection, transportation, storage, preparation, analysis, and reporting impact validation
  • The importance of considering matrices, matrix effects, and sample variability during validation
  • How to develop validation plans for chromatographic, spectroscopic, and elemental analysis methods
  • How to optimise analytical methods and systematically evaluate method performance
  • How to determine limits of detection (LOD), method detection limits (MDL), limits of quantitation (LOQ) and limits of reporting (LOR)
  • Analytical instrument qualification, including design qualification (DQ), installation qualification (IQ), operational qualification (OQ), and performance qualification (PQ)
  • Apply your knowledge to practical examples and case studies involving environmental, pharmaceutical, industrial and research laboratories

What knowledge will I gain?

By the end of the course, you will:

  • Understand the complete method validation lifecycle from planning through to implementation
  • Be able to identify the critical factors that influence analytical method performance
  • Understand how to design validation studies appropriate to different sample types and analytical requirements
  • Be able to assess method accuracy through recovery studies and bias measurements
  • Understand precision studies including repeatability, intermediate precision, and reproducibility
  • Gain knowledge of quality control samples, spikes, blanks, and certified reference materials
  • Understand how to identify and control contamination and analyte loss throughout the analytical process
  • Be familiar with qualification and validation requirements for analytical instrumentation
  • Understand the purpose and implementation of system suitability testing

Is this course for me?

This method validation training course is designed for anyone responsible for developing, validating, verifying, transferring, or maintaining analytical methods.

  • Laboratory analysts and technicians performing routine analytical testing
  • Scientists developing and optimising analytical methods
  • Quality control and quality assurance personnel
  • Laboratory managers and technical managers
  • Analytical chemists working in regulated environments
  • Service engineers and technical specialists supporting laboratory operations
  • Sales, commercial and marketing professionals working with analytical instrumentation and laboratory services

If analytical methods form any part of your work, this applied course delivered by experts will provide you with an understanding of method validation and analytical data quality.