PRC® Policies

Who Should Enroll in the PRC® Program?

Recent Graduates

Recent bachelor's degree graduates seeking a strong start in the Pharma industry

Sales Professionals

Professionals with two years of sales experience who want to break into the Pharma industry

Medical Education Professionals

Professionals working in medical education agencies that support life science companies

Managed Care Account Managers

Managed care account managers seeking to strengthen their understanding of field force activities and strategies

Requirements to Enroll in the Program & Use the PRC® Credential

To enroll in the program as a PRC learner, you must:

  • Have completed your bachelor's degree

    • OR

  • Have 2 years of relevant professional sales experience

To use the PRC credential, you must:

  • Successfully complete all modules in the training program

    • AND

  • Pass the PRC final certification exam

Frequently
asked questions

PRC is a Certification accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education / American National Standards Institute (IACET/ANSI).
The PRC content was developed by over 30 subject matter experts from academia, pharmaceutical sales managers, and experts from the pharmaceutical industry.
Yes. Certifications completed on or before December 31, 2025 remain valid for 2 years. Certifications completed on or after January 1, 2026 are valid for 1 year. Renewal is completed through the current PRC recertification pathway by finishing approved courses, webinar recordings, or a qualifying combination of both.
Yes. The ACMA offers a flexible payment plan where you can pay in 3 easy installments of $419.65.
No. Familiarity with sales may help, but the pharmaceutical representative role is more about being a good communicator and responsive partner to the physicians you work with. This, and more, is covered in the PRC program.
The PRC program takes on average about approximately 2 weeks (12 hours course time) to complete. It’s self-paced, so everyone will be different.
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Jumpstart your pharmaceutical sales career!

Are you ready to start a rewarding career as a pharmaceutical representative? Then your next step needs to be distinguishing yourself by becoming a certified pharmaceutical sales representative through the PRC program.