ISO/IEC 17025 – Laboratory Competence & Accreditation
Method Validation & Verification
SPEA Approved Certificate
Overview
Method Validation & Verification: Building Confidence in Laboratory Results
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This practical training program provides a structured understanding of method validation and verification in testing and calibration laboratories.
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The course is designed to help laboratory professionals understand the difference between validation and verification, evaluate method performance, establish appropriate acceptance criteria, and prepare validation plans and reports.
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The program covers key performance characteristics including accuracy, precision, repeatability, reproducibility, linearity, working range, detection and quantification limits, selectivity, robustness, and recovery studies.
- Practical Exercises
- Laboratory-Based Case Studies
- Templates
- Tools
- Checklists
Who Should Attend
- Laboratory Managers and Technical Managers
- Quality Managers and Quality Officers
- Laboratory Engineers and Technicians
- Testing and Calibration Professionals
- Personnel responsible for method validation and verification
- Professionals involved in ISO/IEC 17025 implementation, accreditation, and laboratory technical competence
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Explain the difference between method validation and method verification.
- Identify the appropriate performance characteristics for evaluating laboratory methods.
- Assess accuracy, precision, repeatability, reproducibility, and linearity.
- Evaluate working range, detection limits, quantification limits, selectivity, and robustness.
- Establish appropriate acceptance criteria and assess recovery studies.
- Prepare and review method validation and verification plans, records, and reports.
Course Outline
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Session 1 – Fundamentals and Method Performance Characteristics
Introduction to method validation and verification, differences between the two approaches, accuracy, precision, repeatability, reproducibility, linearity, and working range.
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Session 2 – Detection Limits, Robustness and Validation Documentation
Limit of Detection (LOD), Limit of Quantification (LOQ), selectivity, robustness, recovery studies, establishment of acceptance criteria, and preparation of validation plans and reports.
Assessment
Participant assessment includes: 1. Attendance and participation 2. Practical exercises 3. Laboratory-based case studies 4. Program assessment Participants who successfully meet the program requirements receive the relevant program certificate.