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BORAKA Academy

Build capability that performs in the real world

Develop practical, role-relevant skills through guided learning, simulations, projects, assessment, and evidence-based development.

BORAKA Academy holds both structured cohort programs and self-paced courses inside one capability-development system, so you can join a cohort or study a single course on your own schedule.

Professional pathways

Learning pathways across life sciences

Six pathways, each built around the capability domains a role is judged on.

  • Clinical Operations

    Available

    Site-based delivery: participant visits, consent, source documentation, protocol adherence and day to day study operations.

    • Clinical Research Coordinator
    • Clinical Trials Assistant
    • In-house CRA
    Explore the pathway
  • Regulatory Affairs

    Available

    Submissions, approvals, essential document collection and the activities that get a site open and compliant.

    • Regulatory Affairs Associate
    • Site Activation Specialist
    Explore the pathway
  • Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety

    Available

    Adverse event recognition, SAE and SUSAR handling, and the reporting timelines that make safety work defensible.

    • Drug Safety Specialist
    • Pharmacovigilance Specialist
    Explore the pathway
  • Clinical Data and Biometrics

    Available

    Data entry oversight, query management, listings review and keeping study data clean and traceable.

    • Clinical Data Coordinator
    Explore the pathway
  • Quality and Compliance

    Available

    Documentation standards, deviation handling and inspection-readiness judged the way a quality reviewer judges it.

    • Quality Assurance Associate
    Explore the pathway
  • Project and Program Management

    Available

    Study coordination, timelines, vendor and team oversight, developed in the leadership cohort.

    • Clinical Project Coordinator
    • Clinical Trial Manager
    Explore the pathway
Learning journey

A continuous journey from learning to evidence

One route, six stages. Each stage feeds the next.

Name the role, then read the gap

A short diagnostic reads your background, exposure and target outcome, and returns a named pathway with the capability domains that role is judged on.

Learning experience

Everything needed to turn knowledge into capability

Structured programs, self-paced courses, live sessions and work reviewed by a person, in one place.

Three colleagues studying together at a table, with learning path stages illustrated beside them
  • Structured programs, modules and lessons

    Owned content delivered inside authenticated BORAKA pages, with release timing controlled per lesson.

    • Programs, modules and lessons
    • Dripped lessons on enrollment date or a fixed date
    • Progress tracking that resumes where you stopped
    • Private notes kept against the lesson
  • Lesson delivery built for real study

    One focused player rather than a scattered library, with captions and playback control on video lessons.

    • Video lessons with captions and speed control
    • Vimeo and YouTube lessons alongside uploaded video
    • Downloadable resources attached to the lesson
    • Reading lessons kept as reference after the course
  • Assessment, submission and feedback

    Knowledge checks for recall, assignments for judgment, and a person reading the work that counts.

    • Quizzes and knowledge checks
    • Assignment uploads to private storage
    • Instructor feedback against a published rubric
    • Learner notifications when work is graded
  • Simulations and practical projects

    Role-realistic casebooks and live role-play that ask for a decision, not a multiple-choice answer.

    • Casebooks with realistic study documents
    • Live role-play practice sessions
    • Structured scoring against defined criteria
    • Targeted development recommendations
  • Live cohort delivery

    Scheduled instruction with the recording available afterwards to enrolled learners only.

    • Live sessions on a published schedule
    • Session recordings for enrolled learners
    • Program announcements
    • Instructor support through the cohort
Programs

Programs designed around career outcomes

Live cohort programs, taught by BORAKA instructors, with live sessions, recordings and reviewed work.

Flagship program

Clinical Research Career Mastery

An industry-ready foundation across coordinator, monitoring and study operations work, taught against real protocols.

Intended audience
Beginners, healthcare professionals new to clinical research, and career switchers.
Learning format
220 contact hours, live cohort
Duration
6 weeks, live cohort
Delivery model
3 to 4 cohorts a year
Primary capability outcome
Foundation across CRC, CRA and study operations
Next-step roles
Clinical Research Coordinator, Study Assistant, Site Start-Up Associate
A clinical research trainer talking a small group of professionals through study documents around a meeting table
  1. 01

    Six-week live intensive

    220 contact hours of live instruction taught against real protocols, from drug development context through closeout and quality defense.

  2. 02

    Role-relevant instruction and guided practice

    Each week takes a role lens across coordinator, regulatory, data, safety, monitoring and quality work, with hands-on EDC practice between sessions.

  3. 03

    Weekly capstones, simulations and reviewer feedback

    Six rolling capstones and BORAKA Academy casebooks, marked against defined criteria and read by an experienced reviewer.

  4. 04

    BORAKA certificate of completion

    Issued by BORAKA once the published completion requirements for the cohort are met. It records completion, not accreditation or job readiness.

  • A clinical monitor comparing site data on a laptop against a printed source binder during a remote review

    Site-to-CRA Bridge

    The bridge from site execution to monitoring: current ICH GCP E6(R3), source verification in a real EDC, visits run end to end and a co-monitoring shadow visit with a working CRA.

    Intended audience
    Coordinators, study and regulatory coordinators, research nurses, lab and pharmacy site staff crossing over into sponsor and CRO monitoring.
    Learning format
    12 live sessions, 24 hours of live instruction, 60 lessons
    Duration
    6 weeks, live cohort
    Delivery model
    3 to 4 cohorts a year
    Primary capability outcome
    Run site initiation, interim and close-out visits to inspection-ready standards
  • Life-sciences leaders reviewing workforce readiness and competency evidence.

    Leadership Track

    A CTM and CPM leadership intensive: vendor oversight, budget and timeline recovery, risk and escalation, stakeholder communication, and a portfolio of leadership artifacts a hiring manager can review.

    Intended audience
    CRAs, senior and lead CRAs already doing trial management work without the title, and experienced professionals stepping into CTM or CPM accountability.
    Learning format
    12 live sessions, 24 hours of live instruction, 6 modules
    Duration
    6 weeks, live cohort
    Delivery model
    1 to 2 cohorts a year
    Primary capability outcome
    Own vendor oversight, budgets, timelines and escalation at study level

Upcoming cohorts

Learn on your schedule, or join the next cohort.

Self-paced courses start anytime. Instructor-led programs run on a published annual calendar.

Loading cohort dates.

Simulations

Practice the work before the work counts

Simulations put the documents, the pressure and the decision in front of you, then score the judgment rather than the recall.

  1. 01

    Complete realistic assignments

    Study documents, not summaries of study documents.

  2. 02

    Make role-relevant decisions

    Decide, then defend the decision against the governing requirement.

  3. 03

    Receive structured scoring

    Scored against defined criteria that are published before you start.

  4. 04

    Identify competency gaps

    The score names the domain, so the gap is specific.

  5. 05

    Build verified evidence

    Human-reviewed work is the only route to a demonstrated domain.

  6. 06

    Get targeted recommendations

    The next block of learning is selected from what was not demonstrated.

How this is scored

Practice attempts return developmental feedback and are unlimited. Assessed work is submitted against a published rubric and read by an experienced reviewer. Only reviewed work can write a demonstrated domain into a capability record. Automated scoring never produces verification on its own.

Live and cohort learning

Structured learning with expert guidance

Cohort programs run to a published schedule, with the recording, the announcements and the instructor in the same place as the material.

  • Program schedule

    The full run of sessions, visible from the day you enroll.

  • Weekly live sessions

    Scheduled instruction with a stated state: upcoming, live, or replay available.

  • Session recordings

    Published to enrolled learners, captioned, with downloads off by default.

  • Announcements

    Program updates posted to the cohort inside the program home.

  • Instructor support

    Questions answered by the person teaching the block.

  • Peer cohort

    You move through the six weeks with the same group.

Outcomes and proof

What we can evidence

Verifiable program facts and consented testimonials only.

220 contact hours
Clinical Research Career Mastery
Three live programs
Instructor-led cohorts
Weekly live sessions
Scheduled instruction with recordings
Six capability domains
Each with a published rubric

What people say about working with us

  • I was referred to Rudy through a colleague, and from the very first meeting, he and Bunmi made me feel enthusiastic and welcomed. I came in with a clear (albeit daunting) goal which was to pivot from the clinical space into the pharma industry and corporate world. Rudy hit the ground running, walking me through my resume and laying out the possibilities available to me in a way that made the transition feel not only possible, but exciting. I enrolled in the 90-Day Job Search Program, which was incredibly comprehensive. It included LinkedIn optimization, a LinkedIn networking toolkit, and interview prep and guidance for every stage of the process, from the initial recruiter call all the way through to final round interviews. The interview coaching was the most valuable part of the program for me. Rudy always ensured I was thoroughly prepared, providing detailed interview packets that included background on my interviewers and anticipated questions and answers tailored to each opportunity. One moment that truly stood out was when I became discouraged about pursuing medical writing. Rudy told me I was good at it, but I wasn't ready to hear it at the time. Despite the call backs I was receiving, I wanted to explore a different direction and Rudy listened. He let me come to my own conclusions and supported whatever path I chose. I always felt like I had a voice throughout this process, and that meant a lot to me. My confidence has grown tremendously. I now feel at ease in interviews, I know how to research companies effectively, I can speak more confidently to my own abilities, and I understand what types of questions to expect at each stage of the interview process. I would 100% recommend Rudy to anyone navigating a career transition. The program is comprehensive and stress-free (while still holding participants accountable). I didn't have to apply to a single job, research a single company, or look up a single interviewer on my own (though I did apply to some roles independently using the tools from the LinkedIn packet). Everything was handled. Beyond the structure of the program, the ongoing peer support was invaluable. I could schedule a check-in at any time, be it for a progress update, a change in direction, interview prep, or a debrief after a call. Rudy was consistently available and invested in my success every step of the way.
    Janee JonesPivoted from clinical practice into the pharma industry
  • I started my clinical research career as a CRA at a site and after 1.5 years of working, wanted to move to sponsor side. After many failed attempts, I signed up for Rudy’s 90 day career search program. Rudy and the team was exceptional and fully committed! He knows all the ins and outs of the field and very knowledgeable! Rudy was always there making time for you! I was specifically impressed by the way he makes you prepared for interviews. That was my turning points in getting an offer less than 60 days. I highly recommend Rudy and his team! The best decision I made!
    DD De zoysaSponsor-side role (moved from site CRA)
  • Before working with Rudy, I had submitted over 50 job applications with zero interviews. Within just 3 weeks of starting his program in April, that completely changed. I began receiving back-to-back interviews and ultimately landed a contract role. Rudy’s strategy, structure, and consistent support made a massive difference. Even after our 30-day sprint, he continues to support my job search while I get things in order financially. If you’re serious about advancing your clinical research career, Rudy is the real deal.
    Sylvie KwediContract role in clinical research
  • I highly recommend Rudy and his team. The level of service, guidance, and mentorship they provided throughout the process was invaluable. The pre-interview meetings were especially helpful. Rudy took the time to provide insight into the role and company, helped me understand how my experience aligned with the position, identified areas of my background to highlight, and offered thoughtful guidance on questions to ask during the interview. Their support not only helped me secure a great position, but also provided me with practical skills, knowledge, and confidence that I can continue to apply in my new role and throughout my career. I am truly grateful for their expertise, encouragement, and commitment to my professional growth.
    Christina Kaufman
  • Rudy played a crucial role in enhancing my career clarity and positioning. Through his expert guidance in applications, interview coaching, resume optimization, and strategic career advice, he transformed my solid clinical research experience into a compelling narrative that resonates with the market. The key benefits included structured mock interviews, personalized feedback, and a shift towards metric-driven, results-focused communication. One major takeaway was realizing that confidence stems from thorough preparation and structured responses, rather than just personality. This insight led to clearer, more impactful communication and significantly improved my interview performance. Rudy was especially instrumental in my transition from a Clinical Research Coordinator to a CRA role, helping me frame my site-level experience in terms of the skills required by sponsors. His coaching not only boosted my confidence but also enhanced my ability to articulate my leadership and oversight in clinical trials. Overall, I found Rudy's mentorship to be strategic, practical, and results-driven. I highly recommend his services to any professional looking to advance in their clinical research career.
    LolaClinical Research Associate (from CRC)
  • Two weeks after completing the 10-Week Intensive Clinical Research Accelerator program with Rudy, I received a job offer after seven months of unemployment. Rudy helped me stay focused on what mattered: salary, growth, and balance. Now I’m interviewing for a higher-paying lab manager role. YANA truly lives up to its name.
    Shanna CarterRole secured after the 10-Week Intensive
  • Hello Clinical Research Enthusiast, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the exceptional mentorship provided by Rudy Malle. His program is thoughtfully structured and highly practical, making it an excellent resource for both experienced professionals and those new to the field of Clinical Research or looking to transition into it. Rudy offers comprehensive support through one-on-one mentoring sessions, weekly live classes, resume-building assistance, and mock interviews. What truly sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to the success of his mentees; he genuinely invests his time, knowledge, and expertise to help you achieve your professional goals. That said, success is a collaborative effort. Simply enrolling in the program is not enough; consistent effort, dedication, and active engagement with the guidance and resources provided are essential. With Rudy’s mentorship, particularly through multiple mock interview sessions, I successfully secured a position as a Clinical Research Coordinator. His guidance was instrumental in helping me prepare thoroughly and build the confidence I needed to succeed. I am sincerely grateful to Rudy and his team for their continuous support and dedication.
    Silpa KClinical Research Coordinator
  • Rudy’s expertise in career coaching proved to be effective, as he crafted 3 very well written resumes, and revamped my LinkedIn banner and about summary. I found our video calls to be very beneficial, as he would offer me advice and even walk me through the resume he drafted step by step, and ensure that I was ok with the changes or had any questions. Knowing that my resume and LinkedIn are updated and more presentable, I feel confident that I’ll be able to navigate my job search more effectively and stand out from the crowd. Rudy is extremely knowledgeable, professional and personable, and I would recommend his services to anyone. Finding quality, affordable services is always a gem.
    Nia Boyd
  • I look forward to Rudy's emails in my inbox daily. His resume tips and networking strategies have been beneficial in my job search journey. He is always easy to reach out to on Linkedin for any questions. He is someone I can rely on 100% for career guidance. Thanks Rudy for all your support.
    Ruchika M
  • I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Rudy for being an exceptional coach during my 90-day on-the-job CRA training. From day one, his professionalism, punctuality, and unwavering commitment to my success stood out. He consistently showed up, not just on time, but with a passion and energy that was truly inspiring. What impressed me the most was how Rudy tailored his coaching style to meet my unique learning needs. Even during times when I struggled with punctuality or felt uncertain, he remained patient, encouraging, and fully present. His greatest joy was not just in teaching but in seeing me grow into confident, independent professionals. I’m proud to say he achieved that with me. Rudy went above and beyond, and I will always be thankful for the care, dedication, and intentionality he brought to every session. Thank you for believing in me and helping shape the CRA I am today. Kemi
    Kemi Hushie
  • Rudy has been excellent providing me with information on how to get into the clinical trials industry - I really appreciate your feedback and time.
    Tarek Lewis
  • I am grateful that Rudy provided a FREE 15 minute talk. So many people in the industry are charging 300+ dollars for a conversation. I appreciate some of the feedback provided as well. I will take what he told me and use it. Im sure I will get a CRA job soon. Thanks
    Brian
  • Rudy is awesome? He is very knowledgeable, gives great advice and listens to you and creates the CV that is needed in the job market. Highly recommend Rudy!
    Lori Wolfbauer
  • He has offered to help review my resume for free! Very generous of him!
    Kalina Jean Miller
  • The session was informative. Got a lot of tips regarding networking and updating the resume. Thank you!
    Mrudula Gawade
  • Thank you so much for listening to me go on and on. I appreciate you taken that time out of your very busy schedule to speak with me. I am very excited at the possiblities of us parntering and working together to help a sensitive and growing population.!!! Thank you so much for everything.
    DAQUEEN MONROE
  • Rudy was attentive, informative and gave me some really solid career advice. I will take what he has taught me and make sure to apply it to my career journey. Thank you, Rudy.
    Mustafa Gadelrab
  • Rudy was honest in answering my questions. He helped guide me in in regards to my career and how I can better set myself up to achieve my goals. His insights and tailored approach helped me identify the right clinical job opportunities and position myself as a strong candidate for medical school. His mentorship provided clarity and confidence in my career decisions. He also provided me with knowledge that I was not aware of. He also offered services that would help sharpen my resume in a way to successfully represent myself.
    Akuele Odette Noumadji
  • Hi Rudy, thank you for launching the 14-Day Challenge in Clinical Research! Before the challenge, I felt lost regarding the different roles in the field. However, Day 1 provided much-needed clarity and direction, as it required me to research various clinical research roles and identify one that aligns with my skills and interests. This simple yet powerful exercise has helped me stay focused, and I’m truly grateful for the experience so far. I look forward to completing the challenge. Best Regards, Martina
    Martina Ashu
  • Hi Rudy, Thank you for taking out time from your busy schedule to speak with me. Your insightful words and plan of actions speaks volume! Cheers to achieving brilliant milestones as we move forward!
    Magdalene
  • Rudy is knowledgeable in the clinical research industry and highly professional. **Thanks for the tips and tricks that makes the difference in the lives of many professionals.** Keep up the good work!
    Johnson Oladuja
  • So far so good,I've been receiving new connections on LinkedIn and I'm loving it. Can't wait to network.
    Flavia Mwita
  • My name is Marylène. Ashley Couto was so kind to recommend you. **I am eager to see if there is any possibility you could coach me.**
    Marylene d'Incau
  • Rudy provided easy to implement suggestions to help navigate the career journey. **He was easy to talk and and was great about sharing his insights and ideas.**
    Konica Fleming
  • 14-Day Clinical Research Career Challenge: *What’s been your favourite part of the program so far? \- I enjoy the fact that each day has a why certain tasks should be done for that section of how, and also how to achieve that why. Have you noticed new opportunities opening up or gained clarity about your next steps? \- I have gained clarity about my next steps and a clearer mind-map of how to achieve those steps.
    Andrea Lenting
  • Hi Rudy, Thank you so much for the CVs & optimised LinkedIn profile.  I just briefly met with Mr. Azhar Hussain at ES Clinical Research Group.  Great guy & seems like a straight-shooter, willing to take a chance, based on your strong recommendation! Tomorrow (Wed), we'll have a 3-way call with w/his CEO, Stella Gurgova -- for a potential 3-month initial contract. Meanwhile, I am actively applying to all the major teaching hospitals in NYC with confidence & renewed enthusiasm, thanks to your coaching, you are the best!
    Janine Kao
  • It was an insightful session yesterday. I want career change and I didn't know that my profile should reflect a future job on my profile My CV requires polishing too I know what I needed from my side to move to the next step
    Neo Gaaje
  • Rudy is very knowledgeable in the Clinical Research and CRO companies and knows the the job market today and the good and the bad. I trust him. I would highly recommend Rudy if you are seeking new opportunities in the Clinical Research area.
    Lori Wolfbauer
  • Rudy has a mastery of clinical research and trial management. I felt confident in myself after reaching out to him and discuss my career development plan. I recommend Rudy's service.
    Ebai Besong
  • Rudy is the first person in clinical research with whom I have interacted. He is very kind and knowledgeable. He explained everything in detail; he gave me different career options that I didn't know existed in clinical research. I couldn’t take his mentorship program now, but from interacting with him, I can tell he is a great mentor. I would recommend to contact him and take his course if you can.
    Ramla Bibi
  • I was excited and appreciative of Rudy’s time. I shared my upcoming phone screen to which he reminded me not to get off call without knowing next steps!! I appreciate Rudy sharing his experience with my former employer and my anticipated next employer.
    Tracey Edwards
  • Rudy, as a Mentor is very inspirational. I got a chance to schedule a meeting 1:1 which turned to be very informative and he guided me how to align my resume and LinkedIn profile to stand out in the interview process. He is a bundle of knowledge and he knows how to guide a person in the right track. I am looking forward to make Rudy as my mentor for life. Thank you
    Jyothi Inampudi
  • Coach Rudy have been of immense help as he was the best person I spoke about clinical research roles. I got a good mentorship on how to get my career opportunities optimised, it has made me more confident about future prospects and I would gladly recommend him
    Chikwado Okafor
  • He was very knowledgeable about the field and answered all my questions accordingly. He helped me know what was missing in my resume to make me stand out and also know what I want out of the many opportunities available in the research field.
    Kisaba M
  • I had a great experience speaking with Rudy for networking. He was direct and transparent, offering insightful guidance on fine-tuning my resume and profile. He clarified LinkedIn's 'over 100 people applied' metric, which I had misunderstood as a measure of high demand for the position, helping me see the algorithm at play. Coming from a bench background, Rudy shared valuable tips on how to position myself for an entry-level CRC role by strategically framing my resume and emphasized the power of a strong cover letter, highlighting that while a resume reflects your experience, the cover letter showcases your personality and motivation. This conversation boosted my confidence and gave me renewed hope in making this career transition possible. I would absolutely recommend Rudy to others looking for genuine advice
    Pooja Ramakrishnan
  • I have only had one conversation with Rudy. However, he has already made a strong, positive impression. In our first meeting, he was able to provide clear insights into transitioning into the clinical research field. He recommended me potential resources and skills to develop.
    Eashun Bakrania
  • Rudy has been a valuable resource in my career journey, offering clear and straightforward guidance on the job search process. His advice felt less like traditional coaching and more like a genuine, practical conversation that truly addressed my questions. He explained various paths within clinical research and shared personal examples, giving me a realistic understanding of what to expect in this field. I highly recommend Rudy to anyone seeking practical advice and insight, especially those seeking clarity on navigating clinical research roles.
    Vidhatri
Credentials and records

Your Academy record and completion documents

Learning alone does not create a credential. Only work reviewed by a person against a published rubric writes anything into a capability record.

  • Reviewed work record

    Available

    Casebook and assignment work reviewed by an experienced reviewer against a published rubric is written into your capability record, domain by domain.

    Human review is required. AI practice scores are never recorded.

  • Course and program progress

    Available

    Lesson, module and assignment progress is tracked in your account and resumes where you stopped.

    Progress is a record of work done, not a qualification.

  • BORAKA certificate of completion

    Available

    Issued by BORAKA after you meet the published completion requirements for a course or cohort program. It is prepared and sent by BORAKA rather than downloaded instantly from your account.

    BORAKA issued only. It records completion, not job readiness or employer approval.

  • Accreditation, license or professional credential

    Not available

    BORAKA Academy is not an awarding body. A certificate of completion is not an IAOCR credential, license, regulatory approval or accredited qualification, and the founder's individual IAOCR trainer accreditation does not accredit any course or program.

    Not available, and not planned.

For organizations

Programs for your team

BORAKA designs and delivers role-based capability programs for clinical research teams, from a single course to a full cohort.

  • Built around your roles, your therapeutic areas and your SOPs
  • Delivered live or hybrid, on a schedule your team can hold
  • Reviewed work and a capability record for every participant