Certara Professional Courses and Certifications

March-April 2027 Cost - $575 (Academia $275, Africa/India $150) Certification Course Overview This certification course focuses on compartmental PK/PD modeling using Phoenix WinNonlin. Participants will learn to build and customize Maximum Likelihood models, evaluate model adequacy, and use simulations to inform dosing decisions. The course emphasizes hands-on experience with Phoenix’s Graphical Model Editor and includes both theoretical and practical components. 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 Familiarity with Phoenix and basic PK concepts is recommended. Suggested prep courses: (122-LIVE-CERT) Phoenix WinNonlin (Part 1) NCA Certification Course (103-OD) Fundamentals of Pharmacokinetics 2026 Live Sessions - Lecture/Demo: Tuesdays, March 2 – April 6 (10AM–12PM ET) - Hands-on Exercises: Fridays, March 5 – April 9 (11AM–12PM ET) Who Should Attend This course is ideal for: - Scientists and analysts working in pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, or pharmacometrics - Clinical pharmacologists seeking to learn PK/PD modeling skills - Professionals using Phoenix WinNonlin for drug development or regulatory submissions - Academic researchers and graduate students who work with drug development - Anyone who has completed the NCA certification course and wants to develop skills in modeling and simulation 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: PK/PD theory, model building, simulations, error models, graphical/textual model editing 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 Participants are expected to have a current license to Phoenix WinNonlin.  If a 60-day software license is needed one can be provided for an additional fee.  Contact us if you want to order a license. Pricing Cost - $575 (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, motivation for modeling and simulation, introduction to PK modeling, exploratory data analysis, introduction to the Maximum Likelihood Model object. Week 1 hands-on exercise session:  Examine results of IV-bolus model (previously executed), examine results of PO model (previously executed). Week 2 main session: Review of PK modeling, structural models (administration, time lag, number of compartments, etc.), secondary parameters, data structure for compartmental modeling Week 2 hands-on exercise session:  Create 1-compartment IV-bolus model, create 2-compartment IV-bolus model, decide which model better fits the data. Week 3 main session:  How to obtain initial estimates, residual error models, interpretation of model results. Week 3 hands-on exercise session: Create 1- and 2-compartment models for the PO data, compare models and decide which better fits the data, determine the best residual error model for the data. Week 4 main session: simple simulations, comparing models, how to report individual modeling results. Week 4 hands-on exercise session:  Create a basic simulation, create a simulation using ADDL, develop a safe and efficacious dosing regimen. Week 5 main session: Simulations (NPS, ADDL and SS), graphical model editor (including a simple TMDD). Week 5 hands-on exercise session:  Use graphical editor to create IV/PO model, determine bioavailability. Week 6 main session:  Advanced topics (modeling metabolites, selection of time points, troubleshooting, text mode), demo of PD, discuss population modeling, quick demo of naive pooled population model, closing remarks. Week 6 hands-on exercise session:  Use graphical model editor, use textual model editor. Read more

Bundle Cost - $1450 ($725 Academia, $700 Africa/India) This bundle is recommended for scientists who want to earn the certifications for both NCA and PK/PD 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 This bundle includes four courses: two conceptual courses (delivered in e-learning format) and two certification courses (delivered live online). The certification exams are included in the certification courses.  If purchased separately, the four courses would cost $1,850, so you can save $400 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-LIVE-CERT) Phoenix WinNonlin (Part 1) NCA Certification Course | live online (123-LIVE-CERT) Phoenix WinNonlin (Part 2) PK/PD Modeling Certification Course | live online Read more

Bundle Cost - $1750 ($875 Academia, $850 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 (delivered in e-learning format) and three certification courses (delivered live online). The certification exams are included in the certification courses.  If purchased separately, the five courses would cost $2,4250, so you can save $675 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-LIVE-CERT) Phoenix WinNonlin (Part 1) NCA Certification Course | live online (123-LIVE-CERT) Phoenix WinNonlin (Part 2) PK/PD Modeling Certification Course | live online (124-LIVE-CERT) Phoenix NLME Population Modeling Certification Course | live online Read more