Professional Certification in Clinical Project Management (PCCPM)
The Professional Certification in Clinical Project Management (PCCPM) is a globally respected credential offered by ATMP Academy, accredited by the European Society for Translational Medicine (EUSTM).
PCCPM recognizes professionals with the skills and experience to lead complex clinical research projects across regulated environments. Whether in pharma, biotech, CROs, academic research units, or hospitals, the PCCPM title demonstrates credibility, capability, and leadership.
Certified individuals earn the right to use the PCCPM postnominal title, a valuable mark of distinction in today’s global clinical research landscape.
Whether you’re in academia, pharma, biotech, clinical trials, or regulatory affairs, PCCR adds international recognition to your professional profile.
Why This Certification Matters
Earning the PCCPM title validates your expertise in clinical trial coordination, project oversight, and leadership in regulated environments. It signals to employers and collaborators that you are prepared to lead and deliver high-quality clinical research projects.
With PCCPM, you can:
✔️ Use of the ‘PCCPM’ postnominal title
✔️ No exam option for experienced professionals
✔️ Certification will show your competency to manage Clinical projects
✔️ Boost your profile for roles in Academia, CROs, pharma, and biotech
✔️ Increase visibility for international clinical projects leadership positions
✔️ Proves your ability to manage timelines, teams, and studies/trial operations
✔️ Stand out for Global clinical roles
✔️ Enhance your candidacy for regulatory & medical affairs promotions
✔️ Certification may increase your job opportunities and/or promotional possibilities by highlighting you from other colleagues and pool of other candidates.
Recognized Across the Sector
Respected by the Clinical Research Ecosystem
The PCCPM credential is recognized by stakeholders across:
Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
Academic clinical trial units and research hospitals
CROs and contract project organizations
Ethics committees and regulatory-facing operations teams
Backed by EUSTM, the certification is positioned as a credible, standards-aligned recognition of clinical project leadership.
Who Should Apply?
PCCPM is ideal for professionals involved in managing or coordinating clinical trials or research studies in the following settings:
| Setting | Example Roles |
|---|---|
| Industry | Clinical Project Managers, Study Leads, Clinical Trial Managers, Regulatory affairs professionals |
| Academia | Principal Investigators, Academic faculty members and researchers, Research Managers, CRCs |
| Hospitals/Clinical Sites | Clinicians, Medical Affairs professionals, Trial Unit Coordinators |
Eligibility Criteria:
A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or related discipline
At least 2 years of experience in clinical research, operations, or trial management
Certification Categories
Applicants must submit the online PCCPM Application Form.
After submission, based on defined parameters, the ATMP educational board will assign one of the following categories:
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | For professionals with ≥3 years of relevant clinical project responsibilities. No exam required. Certification based on evaluation of CV and qualifications. |
| Category 2 | For early-career or transitioning professionals. Certification granted upon passing a qualifying online examination. |
PCCPM Certification Fee
| Country Type | Initial Certification | Annual Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| High-income | €400 | €400 |
| Low-income | €250 | €250 |
Successful applicants will need to submit the signed ‘Certification Condition Form’ and pay the annual certification fee before receiving the certificate.
For further details, please contact the EUSTM Academy at:[email protected]
