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Developing Talent to\nPower Innovation<\/h1><\/div><\/div>
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Workforce Development & Technical Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A highly skilled workforce is essential to the success of today\u2019s pharmaceutical and biotechnology
industries. At PDI, we partner with companies to develop the technical knowledge, practical skills, and
industry expertise their teams need to succeed. Our programs pair instruction from experienced industry
professionals with hands-on training in specialized laboratory and biomanufacturing settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Customized Training for Your Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every company has different technologies, processes, and workforce priorities. That\u2019s why PDI offers more
than a standard course catalog. We collaborate with industry partners to develop training programs that
address specific skill gaps, operational challenges, and professional development needs. Customized
programs may include foundational instruction, advanced workshops, hands-on laboratory experiences, or
combinations of existing courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore Our Training Programs<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Biomanufacturing Fundamentals<\/h2>

Introduction to Biomanufacturing \u2014 3 days
Introduction to Upstream Aseptic Processing \u2014 1.5 days
Cell Harvest Operations \u2014 1.5 days
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Upstream & Downstream Processing<\/h2>

Advanced Cell Culture \u2014 2 days
Advanced Chromatography \u2014 1 day
Advanced Filtration \u2014 2 days
Advanced Purification \u2014 2 days<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Analytical Testing, Quality & Compliance<\/h2>

Analytical Testing for Biopharmaceuticals \u2014 2 days
Quality and Compliance \u2014 2 days
Introduction to Validation \u2014 1.5 days<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Emerging Technologies<\/h2>

Introduction to AI for Biomanufacturing \u2014 1 day
Multi-Attribute Method (MAM) Using HRAM LC-MS \u2014 3 days
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\u201cI am able to walk away from this course with\nvaluable information and a clear sense of why I do\nwhat I do, and its importance within the process.\u201d<\/blockquote>Intro to BioPharma Course Participant<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n\n

Why Train with PDI?<\/h1>\n\n