e-Learning: Common Technical Document and eCTD

including CMC requirements for marketing authorisation applications

  • Up-to-date expert knowledge
  • Flexibility in location and timing
  • Compatibility with mobile devices
  • Tests & certificate of completion (*)
  • Officially certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 21001
e-Learning: Common Technical Document and eCTD

e-Learning

Ab 590,00 € zzgl. MwSt.
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e-Learning

Ab 590,00 € zzgl. MwSt.
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Do you need know how regarding CTD/eCTD & CMC? Then this e-learning programme is the fast track to becoming knowledgeable in this field. No prior dossier experience is required.

Your speakers

Lidia Cánovas

Lidia Cánovas

ASPHALION S.L.,
Barcelona, SPAIN

General Manager, Regulatory Affairs Director;
Lidia Cánovas has over 25 years of global drug development and regulatory affairs experience in the biopharmaceutical…

Michael Schaub

Michael Schaub

ASPHALION S.L., Munich, GERMANY

Director Munich Office
Michael has broad experience in European, FDA and RoW registration procedures. He has acquired specialist knowledge in the implementation of…

What to Expect

  • CTD principles and structure
  • Format and content of module 1 - 5 CTD
  • CMC data required for module 3 (drug substance and drug product)
  • Dossier requirements for generics and further abridged procedures
  • Dossier requirements for ASMF and CEP submissions

Who Should Attend

Do you need expertise in CTD and eCTD? Then this e-Learning programme is the fast track to becoming knowledgeable in this field. No prior dossier experience is required. It can be also used as a refresher course providing in depth knowledge with regards to CMC requirements.

Objective of the Event

This e-Learning programme will provide you with detailed knowledge on the structure and content of the (electronic) common technical document - the only valid dossier format for marketing authorisation applications for human pharmaceuticals in the ICH region.

It will address full as well as abridged dossier application formats, enabling participants to select the data necessary for each application type.
Module 3 requirements will be addressed in depth (drug substance and drug product data requirements).

This e-Learning was completely revised in August 2025.

Your Benefit

  • Up-to-date expert knowledge & flexibility in location and timing
  • Comprehensive overview on the CTD and eCTD format and content
  • Gain in-depth knowledge on module 3 (CMC data)
  • Options to test your knowledge and personal certificate (*)
  • Intuitive learning platform

(*)The certificate / learning assessments are generated based on an automated, non-individual multiple-choice test.

Programme

Module 1: CTD basic structure
Lidia Cánovas, Michael Schaub
  • EU legislation
  • CTD modules 1-5

After having passed this module you understand the CTD structure and know the eCTD necessities.

Module 2: Organisation and content of the CTD modules
Lidia Cánovas, Michael Schaub
  • Regional and administrative documents (EU focus)
  • Overviews and summaries
  • Study report

After having passed this module you know where to include which data in the CTD dossier.

Module 3: Dossier considerations for generics and other "un-compled" application types
Lidia Cánovas, Michael Schaub
  • Data exclusivity
  • Full application
  • Generic, hybrid or similar biological applications
  • Well established use applications & fixed dose combinations
  • Traditional use registration for herbal medicinal product

After having passed this module you have a deep understanding of the possible legal basis for marketing authorisations in Europe and know which legal basis might be applicable to your product.

Module 4: Details on CTD module 3 content
Lidia Cánovas, Michael Schaub
  • Modul 4a: Introduction - CTD module 3 structure and guidelines
  • Modul 4b: Drug substance - CTD module 3 drug substance data requirements
  • Modul 4c: ASMP & CEP
  • Modul 4d: Drug product - CTD module 3 drug product data requirements

After having passed this module you have a thorough understanding of the CMC part of the marketing authorisation dossier and know how to fill in module 3 of the CTD.

Module 1: CTD basic structure

Lidia Cánovas, Michael Schaub

  • EU legislation
  • CTD modules 1-5

After having passed this module you understand the CTD structure and know the eCTD necessities.

Module 2: Organisation and content of the CTD modules

Lidia Cánovas, Michael Schaub

  • Regional and administrative documents (EU focus)
  • Overviews and summaries
  • Study report

After having passed this module you know where to include which data in the CTD dossier.

Module 3: Dossier considerations for generics and other "un-compled" application types

Lidia Cánovas, Michael Schaub

  • Data exclusivity
  • Full application
  • Generic, hybrid or similar biological applications
  • Well established use applications & fixed dose combinations
  • Traditional use registration for herbal medicinal product

After having passed this module you have a deep understanding of the possible legal basis for marketing authorisations in Europe and know which legal basis might be applicable to your product.

Module 4: Details on CTD module 3 content

Lidia Cánovas, Michael Schaub

  • Modul 4a: Introduction - CTD module 3 structure and guidelines
  • Modul 4b: Drug substance - CTD module 3 drug substance data requirements
  • Modul 4c: ASMP & CEP
  • Modul 4d: Drug product - CTD module 3 drug product data requirements

After having passed this module you have a thorough understanding of the CMC part of the marketing authorisation dossier and know how to fill in module 3 of the CTD.

More options

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Principles

The e-learning programme 'Common Technical Document & eCTD' comprises four didactic modules that include videos in which the experts share their expertise with you. You can also download and print the corresponding presentation documents.

Each module comprises additional documents (links, guideline texts, etc.) as well as interactive exercises and questions, which help you practise and apply your newly gained knowledge.

Once you have completed the four modules and passed the multiple-choice tests, you will be awarded a certificate (*), which you can print out directly. The e-learning programme should be completed within three months. Try our e-learning programme for free and familiarise yourself with our learning environment.


How does it work?

1. Register for an e-learning programme on our website.

2. You will receive an email with your login data for our learning platform.

3. Log in to start your e-learning programme.

4. Complete your e-learning modules at your own pace.

5. Finalise the modules with a multiple-choice test.

6. Once you have successfully completed the test, you will be awarded a certificate (*), which you can print out.

Please try out the demo versions of our e-learning programmes free of charge to get an idea of our learning environment.

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We also conduct this seminar exclusively for your company - individually tailored to your requirements, flexible scheduling and available as either on-site or online format. Contact us and we will prepare a customized offer for you.

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