Course Introduction to Process Validation IQ OQ PQ [Online Course]
Course Description
Exclusive CusumAcademy Course. Provides the steps necessary to execute a complete process validation including solutions to common problems and best practices to excel quickly.
Recommended For
Quality and Manufacturing Engineers with Minimal process Validation Experience
Recent Graduates from Biomedical, BioEngineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Engineering
General Management and Project Managers with minimal experience in process validation who supervise other engineers.
Course Duration
8 Hours [ 4 Classes, 2 Hours Each ]
Previous Knowledge
No Previous Knowledge Required
Diploma / Certificate
Certificate provided to students who complete 100% assistance.
Inscription Period
June 4, 2025 to June 13, 2025
Inscription Closes in: Registration Closed
Course Start Date
June 17, 2025
Course End Date
July 13, 2025 [Remember, Only one Class Per Week]
Groups / Calendar
You can sign up for the group that's most convenient for you. All sessions include access to the live class via Microsoft Teams and the recording. One class per week.
All Times are Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Current PST Time: -5:49 Hours
Note: A minimum of 10 people is required to open a group. We will notify you before the start of the courses which groups have been opened. If you are in a group that has not been opened, we will share options for assigning you to another group. When registering, please select your preferred group and indicate which other groups might be posible for you.
Prices and Register
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The Cusum Academy Commitment
At CusumAcademy, we want all engineers to reach their full potential, and cost should never prevent people who want to learn from growing.
Thanks to our students and sponsors, we're offering this course at a very affordable price of $10 per session. However, if this is still beyond your budget, please contact us at info@cusum.mx and we'll be happy to offer additional discounts.
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee: All of our courses include a full 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the course content, you can email us at info@cusum.mx and we will be happy to process a refund for you.
List of Topics and Modules
A different module will be covered each week. If you can't attend your group, you can join the same language group at a different time/date.
Module 1 Introduction to Process Validation [2 Hours] | |
Module Introduction, Why do we validate? | |
Difference between a validated process and a verified process? | |
Common Regulatory requirements for Validations | |
Basic Overview of the process validation flow IQ/OQ/PQ | |
Process validation workflow diagram and common general issues | |
Understanding the difference between a Protocol and a Report |
Module 2 Introduction to Installation Qualification (IQ) - [2 Hours] | |
Module Introduction: What is IQ Validation? | |
Why do we need IQ Validation? Benefits and Drawbacks | |
What is the difference between the IQ Protocol and Report? | |
IQ Protocol Sections | |
IQ Report Sections | |
Simple Solutions to common IQ Problems. |
Module 3 Introduction to Process Development (PDH) and Operational Qualification (OQ) [2 Hours] | |
Module Introduction: What is OQ Validation? | |
Why is OQ Validation Required? | |
What is Process Development and how does it differ from OQ Validation? | |
How do we plan Process Development and common studies executed | |
OQ Protocol Sections | |
OQ Report Sections |
Module 4 Introduction to Performance Qualification PQ [2 Hours] | |
Module Introduction: What is PQ Validation? | |
Why is PQ Validation Required? | |
How does PQ Validation differ from all the previous steps? | |
What are the most common issues during PQ Validation? | |
When is PQ Validation successful? When does it fail? | |
PQ Protocol Sections | |
PQ Report Sections |
With Pride Training Engineers from the Best Medical Device Companies
Meet the Instructor QE NPI Andres Ruelas
Andrés Ruelas is a world-renowned Minitab Master who has personally developed all of the lessons included in this Academy using first-hand experience of what engineers really need to succeed as quality and manufacturing engineers. Learn from the best to become the best!
- Certified Industrial Engineer and Published Author
- More than 6 years of experience in medical device manufacturing
- Trainer of more than 800 students in 5 different countries.
- Owner of the CusumAcademy YouTube channel with more than 563,000 visits and more than 73,000 hours of views.
Frequently Asked Course Questions
At Cusum Academy, we're always happy to help. Below we've summarized the most frequently asked questions. If you have any specific questions, please email us at info@cusum.mx.
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What happens if I register but decide not to attend classes? Will I be charged?No, the $10 USD (200 MXN) fee per session is due after the class. If you don't show up, you don't pay.
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How do I pay for the session?To register, simply fill out this form. Payment is made after each session using a PayPal link shared with attendees.
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I didn't join the session, can I still watch the class video?Of course, we're here to help. We'll share the link to the class video with attendees via email.
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I want to invite a friend to take the course, but classes have already started. Can he come in?Cusum Academy's mission is to help as many students as possible; if they would like to join, they are welcome to. The payment link will be shared after the session is completed. The only caveat is that only students who complete all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion.
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Will we have any exams with the course?This course does not have an exam. It is designed to help engineers understand the validation process, so the evaluation is based on attendance.
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I completed the course but I'm not satisfied with what I learned. Can I get a refund?Of course! We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. Just send us an email at info@cusum.mx and we'll gladly transfer your money to the account you specify.