Who should attend

The content and application of the content in this short course is wide reaching in the pharmaceutical industry and can be utilised in different roles, for example, those in formulation, process development or product development.

What you will learn

• Explain the principles and objectives of Design of Experiments (DOE) and demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of DOE in comparison to other techniques
• Determine the effect of multiple factors through building a Plackett-Burman matrix
• Identify multiple influential factors and calculate the effect of interactions between these factors through developed models
• Apply Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for the assessment of statistical significance of different factors to enable data driven decisions in formulation
• Implement Design Expert software to analyse DOE and build an Excel template for use as a simulation tool

Program structure

Dr Laurence Orlando

Senior Lecturer

Dr Orlando is a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science and focuses on providing world-class pharmaceutical science education experiences. Her teaching approach is deeply informed by her 15 years of industry experience in pharmaceutical R&D, which she has leveraged to design and cultivate industry-aligned curricula that enhances student employability. Dr Orlando’s extensive industry network — spanning more than 2,000 contacts, including alumni — has resulted in a steady and high employment rate for her graduates.

Are there any prerequisites for this short course?

Yes – The prerequisites of this short course are some foundational knowledge of designing and conducting scientific experiments or having background training in a scientific field. Additionally, to get the most out of the content and activities, participants should have English proficiency. All short course content is delivered in English.

What payment methods are accepted?

The platform supports multiple payment methods via Credit Card and Invoice. You have the option to pay individually or request an invoice to register multiple participants.

Will I receive a certificate or digital badge after the short course?

Upon completion of the short course you will be issued with a digital badge. Digital badges demonstrate your capabilities, enhancing your employability and professional profile in today's competitive job market. Designed to be shared across social media platforms, online portfolios, and resumes, the digital badge will ensure that your achievements are recognised and respected worldwide. A prospective employer can click on your digital credential to view all the details of your achievement.

Is there technical support available if I have questions during the short course?

You can access technical support via the chat function. Click the chat icon in the bottom right corner of your screen to contact our team.

Will I have access to short course materials after completing the short course?

You will have access to short course content three weeks prior to the short course start date. You will have access to the short course content for an extra three months from the short course end date.

What is the refund policy if I can no longer complete the short course?

There are various options available to you if you can no longer complete the course, including refunds and credits:

• You are eligible to receive 100 per cent refund of the program cost if cancelled at least 28 calendar days before the start date of the program;
• You are eligible to receive 50 per cent refund of the program cost if cancelled at least 14 days before the start date of the program;
• A refund of the program cost will not be offered if cancelled less than 14 days before the start date of the program.

A participant who chooses to cancel their registration for a program can credit their registration fee to another cohort of the same program within two years of the original registration.

How will this course benefit my career or professional development?

Design of Experiments is a widely applicable concept in the pharmaceutical industry and other industries, particularly in product and process development. DoE is used to efficiently investigate a number of variables to determine how they affect the outcome of a process. The ability to apply DoE is in demand as it can be used across multiple industries to optimise processes and reduce cost.

The knowledge and skills gained in this short course will equip participants with the ability to rationally design experiments to simultaneously test multiple factors using a minimal number of experiments, analyse results to identify influential factors and interactions, and perform statistical analysis to assess significance of their findings. In addition, participants will gain experience in the use of Design Expert software to analyse DoE, and the use of Microsoft Excel to create an experimental simulation tool.

Are there any technical requirements that I need to be aware of?

Participants need to have access to the internet and a computer to complete the short course.

How is my personal information handled and protected?

Monash University values the privacy of every individual’s personal and health information and is committed to the protection of this information. Personal and health information collected by Monash is handled in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic), the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic) and other privacy laws as applicable. Further information on this can be found here.

My organisation would like to have a dedicated run of the short course for a group of our staff only, is this possible?

Yes, please email us at mrnamedicines.workforcetraining@monash.edu to discuss.