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AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals
How AI is changing pharmacy and the pharma industry: drug discovery and the development pipeline, AI tools in plain terms, ADMET prediction, AI in clinical trials, GMP data integrity and ALCOA++, AI for QA and SOP work, and the regulation that governs it all. Built on NPTEL IIT Madras lectures and GMP Guide lessons.
- 9 modules
- 5h 53m of video
- Beginner
- English
- ₹0, free
- Lab practice in your browser
₹0Free for good
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Certificate ₹499, optional. The course is free either way.
Overview
About AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals
Learn how AI is used in pharmacy and pharma, from drug discovery and trials to GMP data integrity, SOP work and regulation.
AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals is a free, self-paced online course from EDWartens for pharmacists, pharmacy students and pharmaceutical industry professionals. It has 9 modules and 5h 53m of video lessons, with written notes, a practice task per module, a practical project and a final assessment of 15 questions (pass mark 60%). Learning costs nothing and needs only a free account. The optional EDWartens Certificate of Completion, verifiable by code, is a one-off ₹499 inclusive of GST for learners in India; it is not a vendor credential. Updated 1 November 2026.
Who it is for: Pharmacists, pharmacy students and pharmaceutical industry professionals
This course includes
- 5h 53m of video lessons
- 9 modules with written notes and diagrams
- One final assessment: 15 questions, pass mark 60%
- Ask-an-engineer support from practising engineers
- Lifetime access, the course does not expire
- Optional verifiable certificate when you finish
- Step 1 of 3
Learn the 9 modules
5h 53m of video lessons, written notes and a practice task per module, at your own pace.
- Step 2 of 3
Pass the final assessment
15 questions drawn from every module, pass mark 60%, 3 attempts.
- Step 3 of 3
Take the certificate, if you want it
Optional, paid once, only if you choose it. The course stays free either way.
See the certificate and its price
A look inside
From the lessons
AI in pharmacy and pharma: the landscape
by NPTEL-NOC IITM
Drug discovery and where AI fits
by NPTEL-NOC IITM
AI technologies and tools, in plain terms
by NPTEL-NOC IITM
AI across the pipeline, from target to ADMET
by NPTEL-NOC IITM
AI in clinical trials
by NPTEL-NOC IITM
![Good Documentation Practices Alcoa ++ NEW RULES FOR AI [2026] Data Integrity pharmaceutical Industry](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WytUGki3BCs/mqdefault.jpg)
GMP, data integrity and ALCOA++ in an AI world
by GMP GUIDE
Lesson frames belong to the creators named in the Credits and are shown from YouTube.
What you learn
What you will be able to do
By the end you will be able to:
- Describe where AI is used across pharmacy and the pharma industry
- Explain the drug development pipeline and where AI targets early failure
- Apply Lipinski's rule of five and explain ADMET prediction
- Apply ALCOA++ to AI-assisted GMP records
- Use AI for SOP, deviation and trending work under document control
How it works
How this course works
Watch the lessons
Short video lessons, one module at a time, at your own pace.
Read the notes
Open the Reading tab for the written notes and diagrams of the module.
Practise in the 3D labOptional
Try the module in the free 3D lab, in your browser.
Check yourself
Answer the questions to see what stuck before you move on.
Final assessment
Pass the final once you have been through the modules.
Certificate, if you want oneOptional
Optional, with a page anyone can use to verify it.
Syllabus
Course content, module by module
In order, at whatever pace suits you. Each module ends with a practice task that builds on the last.
- Modules
- 9
- Video lessons
- 20
- Of video
- 5h 53m
- Final questions
- 15
- 01
AI in pharmacy and pharma: the landscape, with lab practice:
2 lessons · 12m - 02
Drug discovery and where AI fits
2 lessons · 50m - 03
AI technologies and tools, in plain terms
2 lessons · 1h 2m - 04
AI across the pipeline, from target to ADMET
2 lessons · 1h 1m - 05
AI in clinical trials
2 lessons · 1h 0m - 06
GMP, data integrity and ALCOA++ in an AI world
4 lessons · 23m - 07
AI for QA, SOPs and everyday pharma work, with lab practice:
4 lessons · 32m - 08
Regulation, explainability and real case studies
2 lessons · 53m Final assessment · 15 questions, pass mark 60%
3D lab
Practise in the 3D lab
Practise checking AI output against the data in the AI Workbench, and keep personal details out of what you share with an AI tool.
- Privacy firstAI Workbench, about 25 minOpen in the lab (opens in a new tab): Privacy first
- Check the AI's work: financeAI Workbench, about 20 minOpen in the lab (opens in a new tab): Check the AI's work: finance
Optional. Skip it whenever you like: it never blocks your progress or your certificate.
Project
The course project
Optional practice that ends in the kind of job the course prepares you for, with the documents that go with it.
About 8 hours
Qualifying an AI writing assistant for QA: requirements, risks, tests, a procedure and a release statement
Specify, risk-assess and qualify an enterprise AI writing assistant for drafting SOPs and deviation reports in a GMP quality assurance department. You are the QA professional leading the work. Write the user requirements and the risk register, trace each requirement to a test, write the procedure and recommend release. The sample pack shows each document for a tablet plant.
- 5documents in the pack
- 5steps to follow
- 5things to hand in
- 8 hof work, at your pace
Sample document pack, 5 documents, filled in for the scenario
- URSUser requirements: AI writing assistant for QA drafting
- Risk registerRisk register: AI writing assistant in QA
- Traceability matrixTraceability matrix: AI writing assistant in QA
- ProcedureControlled use of the AI writing assistant in QA
- ReportRelease statement: AI writing assistant in QA
Read inside the course and download as a workbook. The project is optional practice, marked when you submit it; the certificate needs only the modules and the final assessment.
Tools
Software, hardware and lessons
Software
A free account on one general AI assistant. Nothing to install. Never put patient data or confidential company data into a public tool.
Hardware
Any computer or phone with a browser.
Who it is for
Beginner. For pharmacists, pharmacy students (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D) and pharma professionals. No coding; basic pharmacology and a little arithmetic.
Video lessons by
- NPTEL IIT Madras
- GMP Guide
- NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences)
- NPTEL-NOC IITM
- NBEMS
Independent creators, credited in full under Credits.
Software you need
What to download, where from, what it costs and how to install it. Every link goes to the maker's own site, never a mirror.
Nothing to install
Never put patient data or confidential company data into a public AI tool.
One AI assistant
Any one is enough.
- 01Free plan with limits
ChatGPT
OpenAI, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus mobile and desktop apps
- Account
- A free OpenAI account
The Free plan allows everyday text chats. File uploads, image creation, voice and data analysis have tighter limits than paid plans, and ads may appear in some countries. Paid plans raise the limits.
Steps
- 1.Open chatgpt.com.
- 2.Click Sign up and create an account with your email, or a Google, Microsoft or Apple account.
- 3.Verify your email and confirm your details.
- 4.Type your question in the message box.
- Do not paste personal data, passwords or confidential work files.
- ChatGPT tells you when you reach a limit. Wait for it to reset or switch to a lighter task.
Open ChatGPTchatgpt.com - 02Free plan with limits
Claude
Anthropic, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus desktop and mobile apps
- Account
- A free Claude account (you must be 18 or over)
The Free plan covers chat on web, desktop and mobile, web search, file creation and Artifacts. Usage limits reset on a rolling five-hour window and depend on message length and features used. Paid plans give more usage.
Steps
- 1.Open claude.ai (or see the plans at claude.com/pricing).
- 2.Sign up with your email or Google account and confirm your email.
- 3.Confirm you are 18 or over and accept the terms.
- 4.Type your question in the message box.
- Long conversations and large files use up your limit faster. Start a new chat for a new topic.
- Do not paste personal data or confidential work files.
Open Claudeclaude.com - 03Free with limits
Google Gemini
Google, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus Android and iOS apps
- Account
- A free Google account
Free with a Google account, including a Flash model, limited access to the Pro model, image generation, Deep Research and Gems. Paid Google AI plans give higher limits. Some features require you to be 18 or over.
Steps
- 1.Open gemini.google.com.
- 2.Sign in with your Google account.
- 3.Accept the terms the first time you use it.
- 4.Type your question or upload a file in the prompt box.
- Use a personal Google account. Work or school accounts depend on your administrator's settings.
Open Google Geminigemini.google.com - 04Free
Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
Microsoft, in the browser
- Runs on
- Any modern web browser, plus Windows, macOS, Android and iOS apps
- Account
- None needed
Microsoft Copilot is free for individuals; you must be at least 13 (older in some countries). Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat is included at no extra cost for organisations with an eligible Microsoft 365 licence and needs a work or school (Microsoft Entra ID) account.
Steps
- 1.Open copilot.microsoft.com.
- 2.Optionally click Sign in and use your personal Microsoft account.
- 3.Type your question in the message box.
- 4.For work or school use, sign in at microsoft365.com with your organisation account and open Copilot Chat.
- Copilot Chat with a work or school account adds enterprise data protection. Use it for work material if your organisation provides it.
Open Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chatcopilot.microsoft.com
Checked against each maker's own page on 27 September 2026. Trial lengths and editions change; the maker's page is the final word.
What you walk away with
Your certificate for AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals
Finish the course, pass the final, and this is the document with your name on it.
Verifiable by anyone
Adds to LinkedIn in one click
QR code on the certificate
Names what you can do
A permanent link
Earned, not attended
Learning is free. The certificate is optional.
Add it now and pay only when you have finished the course, or come back for it later. One-off, US$23.99, with a receipt.
Issued by Wartens Ltd (England and Wales, company no. 15262249) through the EDWartens training portal, as a Certificate of Completion for this self-paced course. Sold in India by Wartens Automation Private Limited. It is not a vendor certification, a university award or a CPD-accredited activity, and it does not certify competence on live equipment. Delivered electronically; see the refund policy.
Practise what you learn in the free 3D lab
Technical work is judged on what you can do: wiring, commissioning, finding a fault. Doing a task yourself teaches more than watching it a second time, and a lab lets you try it safely before you meet real equipment. It does not replace working on real hardware.
- Practise safely, so a mistake costs nothing.
- The lab checks your work like a site test, so you know when it is right.
- Free, in your browser, with nothing to install.
Why learn with EDWartens
What you get with this course.
- Free from the first lesson to the final assessment.
- Practice in a free 3D lab in your browser, with nothing to install.
- Video lessons with written notes and a project.
- An optional certificate that anyone can verify online.
FAQ
Common questions
Is this course clinical or regulatory advice?
No. It teaches pharmacists and pharma professionals how AI works in their field and how to use it safely. It does not tell you how to treat a patient, and it does not replace your company's quality system, validation policy or regulatory advice.
Who is the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course for?
Pharmacists in community and hospital practice, pharmacy students, and professionals in pharma R&D, clinical research, manufacturing, QA, QC and regulatory affairs.
Do I need coding?
No. The course explains the techniques in plain words. The only calculations are simple arithmetic: rule-of-five counts, recruitment funnels and a process capability check.
Is it the same as the NPTEL course?
No. It is built on NPTEL IIT Madras lectures that are free on YouTube, credited on each module, together with GMP Guide lessons. It is not affiliated with NPTEL or IIT Madras. EDWartens added the notes, worked problems, a GMP project and the assessments.
Is the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course really free?
Yes. Every module, the notes, the project and the final assessment are free. The certificate is optional.
What certificate does the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course give?
An EDWartens Certificate of Completion when you pass the final assessment, with a number anyone can verify on our site. It is not a pharmacy qualification, a registration requirement or a GMP certification, and we never describe it as one.
How long does the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course take?
About 9 hours of video lessons, notes and practice questions, taken at your own pace. The optional project takes about 8 hours more.
What is the project in the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course?
You act as the QA professional qualifying an enterprise AI writing assistant for SOP and deviation drafting at a tablet plant: user requirements, a risk register, a traceability matrix and a controlled-use procedure. A complete sample pack shows each document, with invented examples only.
Do I have to use the lab?
No. The lab is optional practice. You can skip it whenever you like, and it never blocks your progress, the final assessment or your certificate.
Is the lab free?
Yes. Every lab level for this course opens in your browser, free, with nothing to install.
Is the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course free in India, and what does the certificate cost?
Yes. Learning costs ₹0 in India: every module, the written notes, the practice tasks and the final assessment, with no card and no trial period. The only paid item is the optional EDWartens Certificate of Completion, ₹499 including GST for this beginner course, paid in rupees through Razorpay, and only if you want it after passing the final assessment.
What topics does the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course cover, module by module?
The AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course has 9 modules. It opens with "AI in pharmacy and pharma: the landscape", goes through "Drug discovery and where AI fits", "AI across the pipeline, from target to ADMET", "GMP, data integrity and ALCOA++ in an AI world" and "Regulation, explainability and real case studies" and ends with "Final Assessment". The full list with minutes is under "What you learn" on this page.
What can I do after the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course?
After the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course: Map where AI is used in pharmacy practice and across the pharma industry; Explain the drug development pipeline and why AI targets early failure; Describe AI techniques, molecular representations and open tools in plain words. These are the practical outcomes the course is written around, and the final assessment of 15 questions checks them.
What software and hardware do I need for the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course, and does it cost anything?
For the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course, software: A free account on one general AI assistant. Nothing to install. Never put patient data or confidential company data into a public tool. Hardware: any computer or phone with a browser. The course itself is free.
Is the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course suitable for me, and what level is it?
AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals is rated beginner. Beginner. For pharmacists, pharmacy students (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D) and pharma professionals. No coding; basic pharmacology and a little arithmetic. It is written for pharmacists, pharmacy students and pharmaceutical industry professionals, and has 5h 53m of video lessons at your own pace.
Which jobs use the skills from the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course?
Skills from the AI for Pharmacists and Pharma Professionals course (for example: map where AI is used in pharmacy practice and across the pharma industry) are used in pharmacist work. The course gives you practical evidence of the skill; it does not promise a job, and employers decide on experience and interview.
All course factsHide course facts
- Price
- ₹0, free for good. No trial, no card. Comparable classroom training of this length costs about ₹3,499.
- Who it is for
- Pharmacists, pharmacy students and pharmaceutical industry professionals
- Format
- 9 self-paced modules, 5h 53m of video, written notes, a practice task per module and one final assessment.
- Level
- Beginner. Beginner. For pharmacists, pharmacy students (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Pharm.D) and pharma professionals. No coding; basic pharmacology and a little arithmetic.
- Brand
- Vendor-neutral
- Software
- A free account on one general AI assistant. Nothing to install. Never put patient data or confidential company data into a public tool.
- Hardware
- Any computer or phone with a browser.
- Certificate
- Optional EDWartens Certificate of Completion, ₹499 inclusive of GST for learners in India, verifiable by code. Not a vendor credential.
- Video lessons by
- NPTEL IIT Madras, GMP Guide, NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences), NPTEL-NOC IITM, NBEMS (independent creators, credited below)
- Language
- English
- Last updated
- 1 November 2026
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Credits
Who made the video lessons
The video lessons in this course were created by the people below, not by EDWartens. Every lesson streams from its creator's own YouTube channel; EDWartens neither hosts nor sells that footage, and the creators are not affiliated with EDWartens and do not endorse this course. What EDWartens wrote is the study plan, the notes, the practice tasks and the assessments.
- NPTEL IIT Madrasthe lectures on AI in drug discovery and development: the drug development process, the advantages of AI, AI technologies and platforms, applications across the pipeline, ADMET properties, predicting clinical trial outcomes, patient recruitment and retention, regulatory considerations and success case studies
- GMP Guidelessons on good documentation practice and ALCOA++, CSV and CSA, Annex 22, predictive compliance, and using ChatGPT and AI in QA, SOPs and GMP projects
- NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences)the lesson answering common questions on how a medical professional can use AI in real work
- NPTEL-NOC IITM11 lessons in "AI in pharmacy and pharma: the landscape", "Drug discovery and where AI fits", "AI technologies and tools, in plain terms", "AI across the pipeline, from target to ADMET", "AI in clinical trials" and "Regulation, explainability and real case studies"
- NBEMSa lesson in "AI in pharmacy and pharma: the landscape"
If you are one of these creators and would like a lesson removed or credited differently, write to info@edwartens.co.in.