visual inspection training theory & practice combined
Master the essentials of GMP-compliant Visual Inspection. Learn directly from experts who combine real-world cases with regulatory expectations and hands-on practice.
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why join?
Visual Inspection remains a compendial obligation and one of the most human-dependent processes in sterile manufacturing.
For QA/QC Managers, Validation Engineers & QPs
Strengthen understanding of EU and US requirements
- Strengthen understanding of EU and US visual inspection requirements
- Build defendable validation and data-driven PoD and lot evaluation studies
- Benchmark and prepare confidently for regulatory inspections
For production, training and manufacturing leaders
Boost your inspection performance:
- Improve inspector consistency and confidence
- Maintain throughput without compromising compliance
- Develop structured, GMP-aligned operator training frameworks
This training gives you both theoretical insight and hands-on Manual Visual Inspection practice, using real defect samples and case-based exercises.
who should join
This training is designed for professionals worldwide, including:
- QA/QC Managers
- Validation & Compliance Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Qualified Persons (QPs)
- QC Technicians
- Production & Manufacturing Managers, Supervisors & Directors
agenda overview
Day 1: Principles & regulatory context
- Principles of Visual Inspection (importance of visual inspection, types of defects and test sets, Probability of Detection (PoD) and baseline inspection)
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How to inspect (Improving inspection methods beyond standards, Manual visual inspection and relevant legislation, Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL) and defect limits in production lots)
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Beyond Manual Visual Inspection (Automated visual inspection systems, Machine learning in visual inspection)
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Performance assessment (Accuracy of detection, Root causes of inspection errors
Day 2: Hands-on defect detection training
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Manual Visual Inspection Practice I: Cosmetic defects (Defect detection exercises with real samples)
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Manual Visual Inspection Practice II: Particle defects (Defect detection exercises)
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Inspection of Different product types (Vials, ampoules, packaging and other formats - Practical defect detection sessions)
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DIP Products: Improving inspection methods
