PMCC Overview

PMCC – Pharmaceutical Microbiology Competency Certification

A Structured, Ethical & Competency-Based Evaluation Programme for Pharmaceutical Microbiology Professionals

🎯 Our Mission

The PMCC Programme is designed to build technically strong, compliance-ready and audit-confident microbiology professionals. This is not theoretical learning — this is structured competency evaluation focused on real GMP readiness and problem-solving capability.

Our goal is to prepare individuals who are ready to face regulatory inspections, contamination challenges, aseptic risks, and microbiological investigations with confidence.

📌 Why PMCC is Different

  • ✔ Competency-based evaluation (Not passive learning)
  • ✔ Randomized question system (No repeat questions)
  • ✔ Timed examinations
  • ✔ Pass / Fail qualification system
  • ✔ Transparent attempt tracking
  • ✔ Digital certificate issued only after qualification
  • ✔ QR-based verification system
  • ✔ Open-access basic modules

⚖ Ethical Commitment

This programme is NOT a money collection or payment-driven certification system.

PMCC is built with a professional mission — to evaluate competency and promote competitive excellence in Pharmaceutical Microbiology. Certification is granted strictly based on qualification, not payment.

📚 How the Programme Works

  1. Registration – Candidate registers once
  2. Email Confirmation – Access instructions sent
  3. Module Selection – Choose Basic or Expert level
  4. Timed Examination – Randomized, no-repeat questions
  5. Instant Result – Pass / Fail notification
  6. Certificate Issued – If qualified
  7. Re-attempt Allowed – If not qualified

🧪 Mandatory for Production & Aseptic Teams

This certification is strongly recommended and may be considered mandatory before:

  • Entering aseptic manufacturing areas
  • Gowning qualification approval
  • Sterility testing operations
  • Environmental monitoring execution
  • Microbiology laboratory testing responsibilities

New joiners must demonstrate competency before independent GMP microbiology operations.

📈 Programme Levels

  • Basic – Foundation & operational readiness
  • Expert (SME) – Advanced regulatory & investigation competency

Basic modules are currently open-access and free of cost.

🎓 Certificate Integrity & Transparency

Each PMCC Certificate includes:

  • ✔ Candidate Full Name
  • ✔ Unique Reference ID
  • ✔ Test Name
  • ✔ Module Level (Basic / Expert)
  • ✔ Score Achieved
  • ✔ Number of Attempts Taken
  • ✔ Topics Covered
  • ✔ Issue Date
  • ✔ QR Code for Online Verification
  • ✔ Digital Authentication Signature

Certificates are issued strictly upon qualification. All certifications are verifiable through the official PMCC verification system.

🎯 Our Expectation from Candidates

  • Commitment to GMP compliance
  • Integrity in examination
  • Professional conduct
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Respect for microbiological risk management principles

🚀 Explore the Programme Structure

Understand the modules, levels, and certification pathway in detail.

View Course Structure →

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