About Us
Empowering the future of Canadian biomanufacturing
CASTL provides industry-informed technical skills development and training specializing in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. We are the talent engine powering Canada’s biomanufacturing sector ensuring that future and current employees have the required skills to meet the growth of the industry and succeed in their careers.
Upcoming Short Courses
Introduction to Cell Therapy
Vancouver | August 14 | ½ day
Gain hands-on experience with the CliniMACS Prodigy system, covering component identification, process flow, tube-set installation, and operation of an end-to-end integrated cell manufacturing platform used in the production of CAR-T, CAR-NK, and stem-cell-based therapies.
Cost
$679
Introduction to Quality Control
Vancouver | August 20-21 | 2 day
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of quality control (QC) practices in the biomanufacturing industry. Participants gain hands-on experience with key QC techniques used to ensure product safety, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Cost
$1,881
Good Documentation Practices: A Hands-On Introduction
Montreal | September 24 | 1 day
This one-day Good Documentation Practices workshop builds the practical documentation and data integrity skills needed in GMP-regulated environments. Through focused instruction and hands-on activities, participants learn to write compliant SOPs, review and correct batch records, and complete documentation accurately in real time.
Cost
$998
Training solutions built for life sciences employers
Customized Training
Tailored training designed around your SOPs, roles, equipment, and operational priorities.
Short Courses
Focused training that helps teams strengthen GMP knowledge, technical awareness, and job readiness.
Reskilling Programs
Practical pathways that help learners build stronger foundations for roles in life sciences.
Learning and Development Support Services
Support to help employers strengthen onboarding, internal capability, and workforce development systems.
Our Funding Partners
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