Charlottetown, PE, July 30, 2025 – CASTL is proud to announce the launch of Foundations of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), the first-ever course co-developed with NIBRT, the global leader in biomanufacturing training. This course marks a milestone in CASTL’s evolution as a trusted training partner and reflects NIBRT’s confidence in CASTL’s ability to deliver world-class, workforce-ready solutions in Canada and beyond.
NIBRT is delighted to collaborate with CASTL on the launch of this new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) course. As a valued member of the NIBRT Global Partner Programme, CASTL plays a vital role in advancing world-class biopharma training based on the NIBRT expansive curriculum. This new course represents a significant addition to our growing portfolio of online learning solutions, further supporting the development of a highly skilled global workforce. Congratulations to our respective colleagues for their work in bringing this new course to the market.”
— John Milne, Director of Training Alliances and Innovation, NIBRT
"This course represents a major step forward in how GMP training is delivered in Canada. By combining CASTL’s trainee-focused instructional design with NIBRT’s globally recognized GMP content, we’re offering employers a flexible solution for building or refreshing GMP competencies. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about building a workforce that understands the ‘why’ behind the regulations and can confidently apply GMP principles on the job.”
— Sven Ansorge, Director of Technical Training/Site Lead Montreal, CASTL
About the Course
Offered through the CASTL Online Academy (COA), Foundations of GMP is designed to fit effortlessly into your onboarding and upskilling workflows. Whether you’re preparing new hires or reinforcing compliance knowledge across experienced teams, this course delivers targeted, industry-informed content that strengthens SOP adherence, enhances audit readiness, and shortens onboarding timelines.
Participants will learn how to:
- Understand why GMP is critical to product quality and patient safety
- Apply GMP principles in real-world manufacturing environments
- Navigate compliance through a robust Quality Management System
- Distinguish between QA and QC and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
Ideal for:
- New hires in GMP-regulated environments
- Production operators, QA/QC professionals, and shift supervisors
- Cross-functional team members moving into compliance-driven roles
Ready to strengthen your team’s GMP knowledge?
Learn more and enroll now: GMP: Foundations of Good Manufacturing Practices - CASTL Online Academy. For groups of 3 or more, contact Cerilio Andrade at cerilio@castlcanada.ca for discount and PO.
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About CASTL
The Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) is Canada’s biomanufacturing training partner, dedicated to developing skilled talent to drive the country’s thriving biomanufacturing sector. With state-of-the-art, GMP-simulated facilities from coast to coast (in Charlottetown, PE; Montreal QC, and Vancouver, BC), CASTL delivers hands-on, industry-informed training alongside flexible online learning. As Canada’s exclusive provider of National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) programs, CASTL offers world-class education with support from adMare BioInnovations and its adMare Academy, shaping the next generation of life sciences professionals.
Media inquiries
Heidi Reinblatt
Director, Marketing and Communications
Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL)
Heidi@castlcanada.ca
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