Quality Control Technician Credential (QCTC)

Candidate Information Bulletin

The QCTCE Candidate Information Bulletin provides a comprehensive overview of the exam’s structure, content domains, policies, references, and testing procedures. All candidates should read the CIB carefully before testing to ensure a smooth and successful exam experience.

• CIB for Remote Testing (ProctorU) – For individuals testing remotely with an online proctor

Exam Preparation and Learning Pathways

The Learning Pathways below provide recommended steps to help candidates prepare for the QCTCE. A combination of practical experience, targeted training, and focused study of core references will help ensure readiness to perform aseptic processing tasks and succeed on the exam.

Additional Learning Resources

BioNetwork Educational Resources provides multiple videos relating to content covered by the QCTCE

• Introduction to Quality Control in Biomanufacturing
• Aseptic Processing Concepts
• cGMP Basics
• Deliberate Documentation
• Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Cleanroom Gowning Concepts
• Aseptic Gowning for the Cleanroom
• Environmental Monitoring Program for Aseptic Processing
• Disinfection, Sterilization, and Containment

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) modules co-developed with Biotility to support QCTCE exam preparation.

• Biotility: Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA)

Biotechnology coursework offered by community colleges and training centers nationwide, including programs listed through the InnovATEBIO Network national directory.