Courses & Programs
COURSES AND PROGRAMS
BioHub Maryland provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare individuals for careers in the Biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on industry-specific skills and knowledge essential for success. For more information on customized courses or to sign up for short courses please contact Alex Haarich, Manager of Workforce Development and Partnerships at Alex@mdtechcouncil.com.
Upcoming Events
SOLD OUT Feb. 24: Introduction to Upstream Processing
February 24, 2026
This one-day course offers a introduction to the foundational principles and hands-on techniques necessary for upstream bioprocessing. The day begins with a lecture on cell banking and cell line development, followed by a practical session on initiating cell culture. After lunch, participants will learn about cell culture maintenance and the critical process of scale-up through a lecture and hands-on session. The course provides a blend of theory and practical skills essential for initiating mammalian cell culture processes.
This foundational training is aimed at building core competency for upstream process associates, cell culture specialists, and bioprocess technicians beginning or transitioning into roles in biopharmaceutical development, vaccine production, or monoclonal antibody manufacturing.
Pricing
Trainee $495
Mar. 17: Introduction to Cell Therapy
March 17, 2026
This one-day course provides an introduction to the growing field of cell therapy. Participants begin with a core lecture defining cell therapies, followed by a hands-on practical session in cell culture techniques. After lunch, the focus shifts to a specific application with a lecture on the principles of CAR-T therapy, finishing with a practical session focused on the main manufacturing methods for creating CAR-T cells. The day blends theory with hands on experience, offering a concise yet comprehensive overview of the industry which has a strong presence in Maryland.
This foundational training is aimed at building core competency for research associates, process development scientists, and manufacturing technicians beginning or transitioning into roles in immunotherapy, clinical cell processing, or CGT (Cell & Gene Therapy) production.
Pricing
Trainee $495
Mar. 24: Cleanroom Contamination Control Short Course
March 24, 2026
Join us for a full day training course to explore topics within cleanroom contamination control. Trainees will spend time in lecture and in hands-on practical sessions over the course of 2 days from 10am-5pm.
Key topics covered will include:
• Aseptic processing
• Single use technologies
• Decontamination
• Contamination control
• Aseptic transfer
• Gowning
This course is appropriate for operators, technical staff, new hires, jobseekers, sales staff and managers hoping to increase their knowledge of contamination control procedures and cleanroom behaviors for biomanufacturing facilities.
Pricing
Trainees: $150.00
Mar. 25: Introduction to Biopharma Manufacturing
March 25, 2026
This half day session at the BioHub Maryland Education and Training Center at Montgomery County is for anyone interested in learning more about Biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take attendees through the basics of Biopharmaceutical manufacturing as well as some of the most exciting and impactful trends in the industry such as how single-use technologies are being utilized in the sector. Whether you work in the production area, are a hiring manager, a recruitment consultant or a vendor, this course is for you.
Pricing:
Trainee: $65.00
Mar. 26: Building the Workforce of the Future Breakfast
March 26, 2026
Join BioHub Maryland, powered by Maryland Tech Council for an insightful Workforce Breakfast featuring a fireside chat with Joanna Mikulski, a former White House advisor who works at the intersection of government, business, and philanthropy.
Joanna will share perspectives on emerging workforce trends, critical challenges, and practical strategies to strengthen, expand, and diversify the talent pipeline across the biotech and life sciences sectors. This conversation will offer valuable takeaways for leaders, employers, and workforce development professionals shaping the future of the industry.
Pricing:
Member: $59.00
Non-Member: $89.00
Introduction to Biopharma Manufacturing
This half day session at the BioHub Maryland Education and Training Center at Montgomery County is for anyone interested in learning more about biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take attendees through the basics of biopharmaceutical manufacturing as well as some of the most exciting and impactful trends in the industry such as how single-use technologies are being utilized in the sector. Whether you work in the production area, are a hiring manager, a recruitment consultant or a vendor, this course is for you.
Introduction to Upstream Processing
This course includes both hands-on practical and theory components covering cell vial thaw, aseptic techniques, cell counting, metabolic analysis, scale up, and bioreactor operation. Equipment such as biosafety cabinets, cell culture consumables, wave bag reactors, stirred-tank reactors, as well as single-use bioreactors will all be utilized to reflect the current state of biopharmaceutical manufacturing technology.
Introduction to Downstream Processing
This course includes both hands-on practical and theory components covering topics including clarification, ultrafiltration/diafiltration, viral clearance, and chromatography. Participants will be introduced to the basics of filtration and chromatography in a theory session before building on this knowledge and performing these operations using a practical component.
Introduction to QC Micro Skills for Biopharma
This 3.5-day course is designed to equip QC Microbiology analysts with the main theory and practical experience required to develop their skills in a GMP biopharmaceutical microbiology laboratory. The course will cover microbiology basics in the classroom-based lectures and lab-based practical sessions, including Growth Promotion Testing and BI Processing, Environmental Monitoring, Water Sampling, Bioburden and Sterility testing (using rapid micro methods) & Endotoxin testing (using recombinant Factor C technology, Microbial Identifications, and Mycoplasma testing). The course will also include an overview of how to approach deviations and investigations.
Introduction to Gene Therapy Manufacturing
This 2.5-day course provides essential knowledge of Gene Therapy manufacturing processes for safe, effective production and regulatory approval. The course offers hands-on experience with the latest technologies for GMP manufacturing of gene therapies. Lectures will cover technologies, processes, and regulatory considerations for gene therapy manufacturing, ensuring participants are well-prepared for gene therapy production.
Introduction to Cell Therapy Manufacturing
This 2.5-day course provides essential knowledge of Cell Therapy manufacturing processes for safe, effective production and regulatory approval. The course offers hands-on experience with the latest GMP technologies for CAR-T and stem cell therapy manufacturing. Lectures will cover technologies, processes, and regulatory considerations for cell therapy manufacturing, ensuring participants are well-prepared for cell therapy production.
Introduction to ATMP Manufacturing
Understanding Advanced Therapy manufacturing processes is crucial for safe, effective production and regulatory approval. This course, provides practical, hands-on experience with the latest technologies for manufacturing of gene therapies, CAR-T cell therapies, and stem cell therapies. In addition, and to facilitate deeper theoretical understanding, lectures will cover technologies, processes, and regulatory considerations for Advanced Therapy manufacturing.
Introduction to Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation
This comprehensive 2-day course introduces the typical Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) concepts and activities employed in a modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
This course delivers theory covering CQV, Process Validation Lifecycle, and Validation Risk Analysis. The hands-on practical sessions compliment this theory with topics covering Commissioning, FAT/SAT, Installation Qualification (IQ), Operation Qualification (OQ), and Continuous Process Verification (CPV) at an introductory level.
Biomanufacturing Masterclass
Join BioHub Maryland for the biopharma skills masterclass designed to give trainees a detailed insight into the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a career in this exciting and expanding field. After this masterclass, participants will have gained knowledge and understanding of potential career paths and areas of interest for future focus and studies. Individuals will take part in lectures and hands-on practical sessions over a two-week period covering topics such as lab safety, documentation practices, contamination control, gowning for biologics operations, growth of cells, quality testing, and more.
Workshops with Industry Partners
BioHub Maryland will be collaborating to offer workshops with industry partners on specialized topics. These workshops will typically include lectures, lab tours, hands-on demonstrations of equipment use, and lunch with networking.
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