Certara Professional Courses and Certifications

Bundle Cost - $1700 ($850 Academia, $425 Africa/India) This bundle is recommended for scientists who want to earn the certifications for NCA, PK/PD modeling, and population modeling, and who are new to pharmacokinetics. Those who successfully complete the certification courses will earn the following certifications: Certara Certified NCA Analyst using Phoenix WinNonlin Version 8.3 Certara Certified PK/PD Modeler using Phoenix WinNonlin 8.4 Certara Certified Population PK/PD Pharmacometrician (Level 1) using Phoenix NLME 8.0/8.1/8.2 This bundle includes five courses: two conceptual courses and three certification courses. All the courses in this bundle are delivered in an e-learning format. The certification exams are included in the certification courses.  If purchased separately, the five courses would cost $2250, so you can save $550 by purchasing the bundle.   Courses Included (see Content Tab for details) (103-OD) Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics [Conceptual Course] | e-learning (105-OD) Noncompartmental Data Analysis [Conceptual Course] | e-learning (122-OD-CERT) Phoenix WinNonlin (Part 1) NCA Certification Course | e-learning (123-OD-CERT) Phoenix WinNonlin (Part 2) PK/PD Modeling Certification Course | e-learning (101-OD-CERT) Introduction to Population Modeling Using Phoenix NLME Certification Course Read more

Pirana AI Certification Course: Mastering Model Management and Workflow Optimization  (August-October 2025) Pricing Cost - $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. Description This Pirana AI Certified course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to harness the full potential of Pirana, a powerful model management tool widely utilized in pharmacometric modeling and simulation. Participants will dive into core functionalities, advanced features, machine learning-driven model search (Pirana Darwin), and best practices for streamlining workflows, improving model organization, and integrating seamlessly with tools like RsNLME, NONMEM, R, and PsN. The course incorporates hands-on training with Pirana Darwin's machine learning capabilities.  Pirana Darwin integrates machine learning algorithms for automated model selection, equipping participants to significantly enhance model selection and evaluation processes through advanced AI-driven techniques. Through practical, hands-on training, participants will gain expertise in both Pirana and Pirana Darwin, positioning them to earn the Pirana AI Certified designation. This certification validates their ability to leverage these tools for advanced, effective model-based decision-making. Please note: This course is not an introduction to Population PK/PD modeling and does not provide instruction on the use of NONMEM. The focus is exclusively on mastering Pirana and its AI capabilities for model management and workflow optimization. Software Certara will provide temporary licenses and installation support for the following software: Pirana, Pirana Darwin, and RsNLME. Participants must also have R installed on their laptops prior to the course. Session 2 will cover the use of Pirana with NONMEM. Participants are responsible for obtaining and installing their own NONMEM license, as Certara does not provide one. While NONMEM will be demonstrated, all analyses performed using NONMEM will also be taught in Session 3 using RsNLME (PML). Please note that NONMEM use is not required for the test. Course Format, Language, and Access This course format is as a ‘Live on-line classroom’ which means that the course is delivered virtually by an expert Phoenix instructor at pre-specified times.  This format provides the benefit of the classroom setting, with real-time interaction with the instructor but without the travel.  Although live attending is encouraged, recordings of the sessions are available to participants during the length of the course. You will have access to the recordings for 3 months following the last session of the course. This course will be delivered in English. Course Dates (See Agenda Below):  Meeting Day Date (2025) Time Session 1 Monday 25 August 10am-Noon EST S1 - Hands-On Thursday 28 August 10am-Noon EST Session 2 Monday 8 September 10am-Noon EST S2 - Hands-On Thursday 11 September 10am-Noon EST Session 3 Monday 15 September 10am-Noon EST S3 - Hands-On Thursday 18 September 10am-Noon EST Session 4 Monday 22 September 10am-Noon EST S4 - Hands-On Thursday 25 September 10am-Noon EST Session 5 Monday 29 September 10am-Noon EST S5 - Hands-On Thursday 2 October 10am-Noon EST Note: There will be no classes the week of Sept 1st, 2025 Certificates: Participants who attend and pass the certification exam will receive an e-badge as Pirana AI Certified. Instructors:   James Craig, MS:  Staff Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience building scientific applications and leading cross-functional teams. He earned a Master’s in data science and analytics from the Claremont Colleges and is a maintainer of multiple R packages supporting Non-Linear Mixed Effects Modeling and pharmacometric workflows. Skilled in R, Shiny, Python, and diverse data-driven technologies. Passionate about bridging software, data science, and drug development. Keith Nieforth, PharmD.: Dr. Nieforth is the product owner for Certara’s NLME, Pirana, and Trial Simulator software solutions.  Prior to joining Certara, Keith spent over 20 years at Roche in the department of Clinical Pharmacology where he contributed to numerous projects involving PK, PK/PD, and population pharmacokinetic analyses.  While at Roche, Keith also served as the global business lead for the implementation of a clinical pharmacology data working environment, which harmonized workflow and toolsets for the organization, analysis, and reporting of clinical pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics data across Roche sites in Switzerland, UK and USA. Keith holds a B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut, and a Pharm.D. from The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.  Mark Sale, MD:  Dr. Sale has extensive experience conducting advanced pharmacometrics analyses across diverse therapeutic areas and developing novel machine learning methods to accelerate drug development. He received his M.D. from The Ohio State University and an M.A. in Biostatistics from Georgetown University. Dr. Sale completed a fellowship in clinical pharmacology at Stanford University and was an assistant professor of medicine and pharmacology at Georgetown University.  Dr. Sale is currently the Vice President of Product Management at Certara as well as a scientific advisor at RxStudio. Contact Us: For additional information, please contact us.  Read more

PKUK 2025 Pre-Conference Workshop (Live Event)  Modeling & Simulation Updates – QSP and PK/PD Software Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 Times: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Location: PKUK 2025 | Warwick Conferences – Scarman, Coventry, UK Registration: £50 (to be charged in USDollars $67) Take advantage of your PKUK travel by joining this practical, morning workshop before the conference begins. Build confidence in Phoenix PK/PD workflows—with tips, tricks, and expert answers to commonly asked questions—and receive  a Certificate of completion. The second half of the session introduces the latest advances in Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP), featuring a first look at Certara's new IQ platform for industrial-scale QSP. Capacity is limited – registration is confirmed upon payment. On-site only (no virtual option). Workshop At-a-Glance Fee: £50 ⏱ Duration: 4 hours (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 26 November) Location: Warwick Conferences – Scarman (Coventry, UK) Benefit: Phoenix Certificate awarded after completion Session 1 — Mastering Modeling in Phoenix “I didn’t know I could do that with Phoenix!”   Tutor: Simon Davis, Senior Application Scientist, Certara Topics covered: Time-saving tips and tricks for Phoenix PK/PD & popPK modeling Handling absorption delays Executing R directly from Phoenix Session 2 — QSP has come of age: how do we scale? Introduction to the new Certara IQ platform   Tutor: Andrzej Kierzek, PhD — VP & Head of QSP R&D, Certara Topics covered: QSP as a mainstream component of Model-Informed Drug Development Certara IQ: scalable QSP software environment for industry use Read more