Description
August-September 2026
Cost - $550 (Academia $275, Africa/India $150)
Certification Course Overview
Gain certification in non-compartmental analysis (NCA) using Phoenix WinNonlin. This course covers theory, application, and hands-on practice, culminating in a certification exam. Upon successful completion, participants receive an e-badge valid for 3 years.
Course Structure
Total Duration: 18 hours of live sessions + 5 self-paced exercises
Live Components:
- 6 × 2-hour lecture/demo sessions
- 6 × 1-hour hands-on group exercises
Access: Recordings available for 3 months post-course
Prerequisites
Knowledge of PK concepts.
Suggested prep course: 103-OD Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics
Live Sessions
- Lecture/Demo: Tuesdays, 10AM–12PM (Aug 11 - Sep 15)
- Hands-on Exercises: Fridays, 11AM–12PM (Aug 14 - Sep 18)
Who Should Attend
- Professionals working in pharmacokinetics
- Researchers and analysts using Phoenix WinNonlin
- Individuals with basic PK knowledge
Certification Exam
Software: No installation required; interactive simulation based on Phoenix WinNonlin 8.4/8.5
Structure: Two parts
- Part 1: 1 hr 45 min
- Part 2: 75 min
Content: 80–90 questions covering theory and practical application
Passing Score: 75% on both parts
Attempts: Two included
Topics: Basic PK and NCA theory, Phoenix interface, exploratory data analysis (data tools and plots), performing NCA in Phoenix, processing NCA results, nonparametric superpositioning, study designs.
Time Commitment
Estimated 5 hours/week for live sessions and assignments, plus up to 6 hours for the certification exam
Software Requirements
Phoenix WinNonlinTM license required
Training License: Available for purchase (Request Info: info@certarauniversity.com)
Pricing
$550 (Academia $275, Africa/India $150)
Users requesting an Academic membership will only be accepted with proof of academic status by using an active academic email address. Users from Africa/India will need to provide Certara University with a copy of their government issued proof of residency.
If an email address fails to meet that standard, the individual will be notified and will not be given access to the requested membership type.
Session Topics
- Week 1 main session: course overview, intro to NCA, phoenix overview, exploratory data analysis.
- Week 1 hands-on session: exploratory data analysis, plots.
- Week 2 main session: concentrations, observed NCA parameters, study design effects, data tools.
- Week 2 hands-on session: use data tools, create tables.
- Week 3 main session: half-life, AUC, best fit algorithm, handling BQL data.
- Week 3 hands-on session: make BQL substitutions, run NCA, customize slope selections, evaluate NCA results.
- Week 4 main session: Cmax/AUC decisions, bioavailability, study designs, dose proportionality, average bioequivalence.
- Week 4 hands-on session: run bioequivalence for a 2x2 study, evaluate dose proportionality.
- Bonus video: food effects, drug-drug interactions, RSABE.
- Week 5 main session: NCA with steady state, sparse, and urine data, object templates, experimental design, nonparametric superpositioning.
- Week 5 hands-on session: run NCA on sparse data, run NCA on steady-state data.
- Week 6 main session: data presentation, exporting, tables, reporting, workflow templates.
- Week 6 hands-on session: workflow templates.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Noncompartmental Analysis (NCA), including its purpose, key parameters, and applications in pharmacokinetics.
- Navigate and utilize Phoenix software for data import, exploration, analysis, and reporting.
- Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to identify trends or anomalies.
- Interpret concentration-time data and calculate observed NCA parameters such as AUC, Cmax, and half-life.
- Evaluate the impact of study design and data structure on NCA outcomes.
- Apply Phoenix tools to manage various data formats, handle BQL values.
- Assess bioavailability, dose proportionality, and bioequivalence using NCA parameters.
- Conduct NCA for specialized scenarios, including steady-state, sparse sampling, and urine data.
- Use object and workflow templates to streamline analysis and ensure reproducibility.
- Generate and customize tables and reports for effective presentation of NCA results.
- Export and communicate findings clearly for regulatory or scientific purposes.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Certificate of Completion
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