A place for your Clinical Research Associates to grow.
One-off training is never enough. Give every Clinical Research Associate in your organisation continuous education, certified progression and peer mentorship, and become the company CRAs want to grow with.
The CRA role is one of the most dynamic in the industry.
Innovation, technology and regulatory change have reshaped what the role demands. It is also demanding in a way you rarely arrive fully prepared for, at any stage of a career.
Most CRAs arrive with no prior exposure to sites or monitoring. Before they can feel confident, they have to build the foundations.
Technology, regulation and expectations move fast. Material from a few years ago is already dated, and CRAs have to keep evolving with it.
Two years in the role is not two years across every therapeutic area or visit type. One-off training is never enough, at any level.
Clinical Research Associates want continuous growth, training and support.
And the companies that invest in CRA development keep their talent, and stand out as employers of choice.The learning community built for Clinical Research Associates.
CRAConnect supports Clinical Research Associates through continuous education and peer mentorship. Access means access to a community of CRAs and to a certified Academy programme, together in one membership.
- A community of 2,000+ members
- Certified learning pathway, the 4 level Academy
- Mentorship programmes for CRAs among peers
- Live webinars, masterclasses and case sharing
- Checklists, templates and practical resources
Resources designed to empower Clinical Research Associates
Continuous educational sessions that build the technical skills and competencies CRAs need every day.
Experienced CRAs share advice and guidance, accelerating learning for juniors and giving every CRA direction.
Practical templates, checklists and guides members can adapt and integrate directly into their daily work.
A global peer network where CRAs share experience and support each other, so even on the road they stay connected.
A safe space for ongoing, relevant conversation. Members ask questions, share learnings and empower each other.
A certified, level-based learning programme for your CRAs
The Academy takes a CRA from foundations to leadership through four structured, certified levels. Junior CRAs start at Level 1 and progress as they are ready, so you can support and see your CRAs develop and certify over time.
- Each CRA progresses at their own pace
- You have visibility of their progress
- CRAs receive co-branded progress certificates
The essentials: the industry, the role, GCP and regulation, clinical trial processes and essential documents.
Beyond foundations: the CRA skills used every day to make good decisions, manage risk and add real value.
Onsite, remote and centralised monitoring, RBQM, issue management, and using technology to drive quality and oversight.
Strategic thinking: navigating complex challenges, influencing sites, mentoring others and strategic oversight.
A community and academy partnership
We would love to collaborate with you, giving every CRA in your organisation access to development, mentorship and community.
Development that does not stop after onboarding
- The full learning pathEvery CRA placed at their level, progressing through four certified levels at their own pace.
- Mentorship and communityWebinars, discussions, resources and access to the Mentorship Circle, any time.
- A personalised onboardingA live kickoff for each cohort, so nobody is left behind at the start.
Visibility of a workforce that is developing
- A developing workforceAggregate reporting on completion and certifications, so you can see your team develop.
- A named CRAConnect partner leadAn assigned point of contact tracking engagement and celebrating wins with you.
- RecognitionRecognised as a CRAConnect Partner everywhere we reach.
A partnership that makes you more visible, known and the company CRAs want to grow with.
Your CRAs progress through four certified levels. Workforce development you can support, see and point to.
Recognised as a CRAConnect Partner everywhere we reach: website, newsletters, the social community and a 45,000+ CRA network.
Be the company CRAs want to join, grow with and stay at. Your investment in their development, made visible.
Stage time, a booth, and partner rates to bring your CRAs to the only conference built for them.
Meet your CRAs’ whole profession at CRACONNECT LIVE 2027
The conference for Clinical Research Associates. Have a presence on the agenda and a speaking moment in front of the room, be seen everywhere as a partner, and bring your own CRAs at partner rates to learn and network alongside peers from across the field.
Support your CRAs. Keep them.
Tell us how many CRAs you have and what you are trying to solve, whether that is development, onboarding, retention or hiring. We will come back with a partnership that fits your team.
- A short call to understand your team and your goal
- A proposal with seats, certification scope and pricing
- One contract, one invoice, your CRAs onboarded