Biotechnology is technology that utilizes biological systems, living organisms or parts of this to develop or create different products. 

Biotechnology Basics Training course is ideal for professionals that are new to the biotechnology industry, professionals entering new work assignments encompassing biotechnology operations or individuals with previous pharmaceutical industry experience that want to learn the basics of biotechnology.

Participants in this training course will explore the history of the biotechnology industry and will learn the fundamental concepts of biotechnology science. Participants will also learn basic terminology and how it is applied in the industry. The course will identify basic process science and unit operations for the manufacture of products and will describe the regulatory foundation that makes biological products different from traditional pharmaceutical products.

There will be discussions to evaluate emerging technologies and how they will impact the industry. The course will also classify validation issues surrounding compliance with GMP and define basic requirements for facilities that manufacture biological products.