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Develop and improve biobanking arrangements by working through biological material handling, associated data and biobank competence.
The target audience for the "ISO 20387 Lead Implementer Course" includes:
Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.
100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.
Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.
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Develop and improve biobanking arrangements by working through biological material handling, associated data and biobank competence.
Work through biological material handling, associated data and biobank competence and connect them to the responsibilities of your implementation role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.
The objectives of the "ISO 20387 Lead Implementer Course" are:
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
Training Content:
The training content should cover various aspects of ISO 20387 implementation. Here's a breakdown of potential content areas:
Module 1: Introduction to ISO 20387
Module 2: Principles of ISO 20387 Implementation
Module 3: ISO 20387 Requirements
Module 4: Implementation Planning
Module 5: Documentation and Policies
Module 6: Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Module 7: Biobank Infrastructure and Equipment
Module 8: Personnel and Training
Module 9: Biobank Operations
Module 10: Auditing and Internal Assessment
Module 11: Continual Improvement
Module 12: Leading the Implementation Team
Module 13: Certification and Compliance
The target audience for the "ISO 20387 Lead Implementer Course" includes:
The primary reference standard for this course is ISO 20387:2018 - "Biotechnology - Biobanking - General Requirements for Biobanking." In addition, the training may reference ISO 9001:2015 - "Quality Management Systems" as a general framework for quality management principles and practices.
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ONE STANDARD · FIVE LEARNING LEVELS
Compare the focus and training duration of each level. Choose the level that fits your responsibilities; you do not need to book every level in sequence.
View the complete ISO 20387 training pathwayStaff and stakeholders who need an introduction to biobanking and their responsibilities.
Self-study: £75On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £2009–13 November 2026
Staff, managers and prospective assessors building a working understanding of ISO 20387.
Self-study: £150On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £5009–13 November 2026
Personnel planning internal audits of biobanking against ISO 20387.
Self-study: £250On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £7509–13 November 2026
Assessors and team leaders evaluating the competence and conformity of biobanking.
Self-study: £600On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £1,5509–13 November 2026 · includes late fee
Managers and implementation leads establishing or improving processes for biobanking.
Self-study: £600On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £1,5509–13 November 2026 · includes late fee
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| TRAINING DATES | EXAM | DEADLINE & STATUS | LIVE ONLINE | SELF-STUDY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9–13 November 2026 | 13 November 2026 | Late booking period Standard deadline passed. £50 late fee applies until 21 October 2026. Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar. | £1,550 £1,500 course fee + £50 late fee Choose this intake | £600 On-demand study; next exam shown at checkout. |
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