Good Distribution Practice (GDP) - Awareness
A concise, management-level overview of ISO 21001:2025 (educational organisation management) — the fastest way to get your team speaking the same language.
Duration
16 hours
Delivery
Virtual or physical
Language
English
Outcome
Attendance certificate
Training delivered under ISO 21001:2025 — together, CAS.
Overview
Training program preparing candidates for GDP Awareness certification.
Awareness of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) for medicinal products and the Egyptian Good Storage and Distribution Practice (GSDP) guidelines - quality management, storage, temperature and cold-chain control, transportation, documentation and the handling of deviations across the pharmaceutical distribution chain, aligned with WHO TRS 957 Annex 5 and the EU GDP Guidelines (2013/C 343/01).
What you'll learn
On completion the participant will be able to apply GDP awareness responsibilities in the workplace.
- Understand the purpose, structure and core concepts of ISO 21001:2025.
- Use the standard's key terms, definitions and principles with confidence.
- Recognise how the requirements apply to your organisation's context.
- Identify the roles, records and activities the standard expects.
- Know what an implementation or certification journey involves before you start.
Who should attend
Open to anyone seeking awareness of Good Distribution Practice
- Managers and team leads who need the big picture quickly.
- Staff joining a project or compliance team for the first time.
- Anyone who must understand ISO 21001:2025 without auditing or implementing it.
How it's delivered
Format
16-hour programme, attend virtual — live online — or physical, in person.
Materials & trainer
Led by an approved CAS trainer, with full course materials and worked examples.
Assessment
Continuous participation; an attendance certificate is issued on completion under ISO 21001:2025.
Reasonable accommodation
Tell us at application and we'll arrange suitable accommodation for the assessment (§9.1.5).
The certificate you earn
Every certificate is verifiable online at academy.cas.com.eg/verify. CAS Academy is a Licensed Training Centre (NQI licence T 347/737); personnel certification operates to ISO/IEC 17024:2026 — accreditation in progress.
Prerequisites
Open to all applicants — we confirm any scheme-specific prerequisites with you at application review.
Reference standards
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) - Awareness programme and how is it delivered?
It runs over 16 training hours, and you can attend virtual — live online — or physical — in person at an agreed venue.
How much does the Good Distribution Practice (GDP) - Awareness programme cost?
The fee depends on your chosen programme type (attendance) and delivery (virtual or physical). Apply or contact CAS and we'll confirm your fee.
What certificate do I receive?
You receive a CAS attendance certificate issued under ISO 21001:2025, confirming you completed the programme.
Do I need any prerequisites for Good Distribution Practice (GDP) - Awareness?
Open to all applicants — we confirm any scheme-specific prerequisites with you at application review.
How do I enrol?
Apply online from this page. We confirm prerequisites within 2 working days, then schedule your training and attendance.
Ready to enrol on Good Distribution Practice (GDP) - Awareness?
Apply online and we’ll confirm your prerequisites within 2 working days.