The Certified Specialty Pharma Professional (CSPP) program is an online, self-paced course designed for experienced pharmaceutical sales representatives who aim to specialize and advance in their careers. This course focuses on specialty pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical device sales.
After completing 18 preparatory modules, CSPP enrollees sit for the final exam.
Passing the CSPP exam means you can use the “CSPP” credential professionally.
The CSPP credential is a premier certification for specialty pharma reps and it demonstrates your advanced business skills, deep healthcare knowledge, and commitment to the professional ethics of the role.
This automatically makes you a preferred partner for healthcare specialists, their staff, and your teammates.
The CSPP program was built with a strong commitment to outcomes-based learning. This means that the program will give you deep, actionable knowledge rather than just running through a laundry list of facts and figures. You will be able to APPLY what you learn in your future work, not just pass a generic exam.
Program leaders require four top-level learning outcomes for CSPP graduates. These learning outcomes translate directly into more effective business practices for every CSPP graduate.
Establish a deep understanding of core clinical areas such as pharmacology, anatomy, and physiological effects of drugs & the mechanism of action of specialty pharmacotherapeutics.
Understand health economics outcomes research and the interpretation of complex pharmacoeconomics data.
Learn about analyzing advanced scientific literature, complex clinical trial design, evidence-based medicine, and medical terminology.
Learn about professional ethics related to specialty pharmaceutical sales, FDA rules and regulations, ethics and compliance related to the pharmaceutical industry, and preventing fraud and abuse.
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Each of the 18 CSPP modules includes
Pre-Quiz (Optional)
Establishes your existing knowledge of the specific module's content
Module Content
Consists of multiple sections that vary from module to module
Post-Quiz
Determines how well you've absorbed and retained the module content
Time commitment
Self-Paced Program
The CSPP program is self-paced, and you have up to six months to complete the board certification
Average Time to Complete
Most learners finish the program in about two months, which includes approximately 24 hours of study
Certification Exam Time
The final certification exam requires three hours
18 In-Depth Learning Modules
Practical Case Studies
Downloadable Resources
Comprehensive Industry Glossary
Knowledge Checks
Final Certification Examination
Live 24/7 customer support via live chat, email and phone
Enroll in the industry standard specialty sales rep training program that prepares you for a high-performance career.