Course Overview
Tablet & Capsule Manufacturing Training
Course is designed to provide comprehensive, practical knowledge of solid oral
dosage form development, production, and quality control processes. Solid
dosage forms such as tablets and capsules are the most widely used
pharmaceutical drug delivery systems due to their stability, ease of
administration, patient convenience, cost-effectiveness, and long shelf life.
This course covers everything from raw material selection to final packaging,
giving learners an in-depth understanding of how medicines are scientifically
formulated and industrially produced. During this training, learners will explore
each stage of tablet manufacturing including material dispensing, granulation
(wet and dry), drying, milling, blending, lubrication, compression, coating,
and packing. The course emphasizes good documentation practices and production
workflows that meet GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and regulatory
guidelines set by authorities such as WHO, USFDA, MHRA, EU-GMP, and CDSCO.
Students will also learn about equipment used in manufacturing such as RMG
(Rapid Mixer Granulator), FBD (Fluidized Bed Dryer), tablet compression
machines, capsule filling machines, coating systems, blenders, sifters, and
inspection tools. The course details the functional role of
excipients like binders, disintegrants, glidants, lubricants, fillers, and
film-forming agents in achieving the desired physical and chemical properties
of medicines. Learners will understand critical quality attributes including
hardness, friability, weight variation, disintegration, dissolution, and
content uniformity, along with how deviations are controlled with scientific
principles. The training also covers process validation, cleaning validation,
yield calculation, equipment calibration, and performance qualification. For capsule manufacturing, participants will
study hard gelatin and HPMC capsules, filling methods (manual, semi-automatic,
automatic), powder flow properties, and standards required for capsule
integrity, moisture content, and microbial limits. They will learn
troubleshooting skills for common defects such as capping, chipping, mottling,
sticking, picking, weight variation, dissolution failure, and coating issues. In addition, the course includes batch
manufacturing records (BMR), equipment operating procedures (SOPs), line
clearance, in-process checks, safety measures, environmental monitoring,
cross-contamination control, and adherence to ALCOA+ data integrity principles.
Learners are trained to work efficiently in production floor environments while
complying with EHS and cGMP guidelines. This program is ideal for professionals
entering pharmaceutical production departments, seeking industrial exposure, or
aiming for growth in formulation and manufacturing roles. The training includes
real-time case studies, exercises on defect identification, and
industry-oriented practical knowledge that builds confidence to work in modern
tablet & capsule manufacturing facilities. Upon completion, learners will
have a full understanding of machinery handling, documentation practices,
regulatory standards, and quality-focused manufacturing operations required in
domestic and global pharma markets.
Who Should Enroll
Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Science, Biotechnology,
and Microbiology students
Fresh graduates seeking entry-level production and formulation jobs
Professionals working in pharma packaging or warehouse planning to move to
production
Individuals preparing for interviews in pharmaceutical industries
Operators and technicians aspiring to upgrade technical skills
Anyone building a career in solid oral dosage manufacturing in GMP-certified
companies
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Tablets & Capsules, advantages,
classification
API and excipient selection, formulation development basics
Granulation techniques: Wet granulation, dry granulation, direct compression
Tablet compression principles, tooling types, punch & die components
Capsule filling methods & capsule types (hard gelatin, HPMC)
Coating techniques: Film coating, sugar coating, enteric coating
Critical process parameters & in-process quality checks
Weight variation, friability, disintegration, dissolution, hardness testing
Common tablet defects and troubleshooting approaches
Documentation: BMR, SOPs, logbooks, line clearance
Role of QA & QC in solid dosage production
Machinery introduction: RMG, FBD, tablet press, capsule filling machines
Cleaning validation, changeover, cross-contamination control
GMP, EHS, and data integrity compliance
Efficiency improvement and lean manufacturing basics
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of science (preferably pharmacy
or life sciences)
Interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing and drug development
Computer literacy for documentation and data recording
Good communication and willingness to work in regulated environments
Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information will be available soon.
Course Format
This course offers a comprehensive learning experience with interactive content.
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