Analytical Method Development
Developing a method is where most of the eventual trouble is either designed out or built in, long before validation starts. This course covers developing methods that will hold up.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Trouble designed out, or built in, before validation
- 02The analytical target: what the method must actually deliver
- 03Technique selection, sample preparation and matrix effects
- 04Systematic optimisation instead of changing one thing at a time
- 05Specificity, linearity, range, detection and quantitation limits
- 06Designing robustness in, so small changes do not break it
- 07Documenting a method that can be validated and transferred
What you will gain
- Define what the method must achieve before starting
- Select technique, conditions and sample preparation
- Optimise systematically rather than by trial
- Establish specificity, range and detection limits
- Build robustness in during development
- Prepare a method that can be validated and transferred
Who should attend
- Analytical chemists and method developers
- Laboratory supervisors and technical staff
- Quality control and research personnel
- Staff preparing methods for validation
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 28 to 30 Jun 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
WhatsApp usCourse brochure (PDF)- Fees from
- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
More in Laboratory & Microbiology
Laboratory Quality Management Systems and ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
This programme prepares laboratory managers and quality staff to build, document and maintain a management system that meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. Participants examine competence, impartiality and consistent operation of testing and calibration laboratories, and learn how to prepare for a successful accreditation assessment. Practical sessions cover document control, corrective action and the transition from internal quality goals to formal recognition.
Laboratory Safety and Biosafety Management
This course equips laboratory personnel to identify, assess and control the physical, chemical and biological hazards found in a working laboratory. Delegates study biosafety levels, containment practices and the safe handling of infectious agents alongside general occupational safety duties. The training links regulatory expectations to day to day behaviour on the bench.
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) for Regulated Studies
This programme explains the principles of Good Laboratory Practice as applied to non clinical health and environmental safety studies. Participants learn how GLP governs study conduct, data integrity, facilities and personnel responsibilities. The course helps laboratories align their practices with the expectations of regulatory bodies and monitoring authorities.