Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons
This course explains how laboratories use proficiency testing and interlaboratory comparisons to demonstrate ongoing competence. Participants learn to select suitable schemes, participate correctly and interpret performance scores. The programme also covers the investigation and correction of unsatisfactory results.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Explaining the role of proficiency testing within a quality system
- 02Selecting proficiency schemes relevant to the laboratory scope
- 03Handling proficiency samples to reflect genuine routine practice
- 04Interpreting z scores and other performance evaluation statistics
- 05Investigating unsatisfactory and questionable proficiency outcomes
- 06Documenting root cause and corrective action from poor results
- 07Using comparison data to demonstrate ongoing technical competence
What you will gain
- Explain the purpose of proficiency testing in quality systems
- Select proficiency schemes relevant to the laboratory scope
- Handle proficiency samples to reflect routine practice
- Interpret z scores and other performance statistics
- Investigate unsatisfactory and questionable outcomes
- Use comparison results to drive improvement
Who should attend
- Quality officers and technical managers
- Senior analysts and section heads
- Laboratory staff coordinating proficiency testing
- Internal auditors reviewing laboratory competence
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 3 to 4 May 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 |
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.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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