Hands-on GMP and biopharmaceutical training

Bridging theory and practice in our unique training center in the heart of the Leiden Bio Science Park. We offer comprehensive theoretical and practical training in GMP, testing, development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals. No boring dry texts but a real-life experience. Because learning by doing is our motto!

Customized Training

Training courses

Hands-on GMP and biopharmaceutical training

Bridging theory and practice in our unique training center in the heart of the Leiden Bio Science Park. We offer comprehensive theoretical and practical training in GMP, testing, development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals. No boring dry texts but a real-life experience. Because learning by doing is our motto!

Customized Training

Training courses

About us

Biotech Training Facility is a training organization where hands-on GMP and (bio)pharmaceutical training is conducted in a realistic environment. Our cleanrooms and laboratories are therefore fully equipped with advanced equipment and we use the latest techniques and materials in our trainings.

10 year Biotech Training Facility!

And we want to celebrate this with you! In 2026, Biotech Training Facility will celebrate 10 years of practical training. Over the past decade, we have trained thousands of professionals, from newcomers to experienced specialists, developed dozens of new courses and worked closely with industry partners to keep pace with a rapidly evolving sector. To celebrate this milestone, we are offering a special anniversary discount on our open courses in 2026.

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Highlighted Course: Basic Principles of Upstream Processing

What is Upstream Processing? Learn all about the basic principles of upstream processing in biotechnology with this hands-on training. And practice yourself with upstream processing techniques in a realistic production environment.

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Check out some of the equipment present in our cleanrooms and laboratories.

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Upcoming training

mRNA Vaccines - Development & Manufacturing

R&D
Laboratory
Operations
Biotech Training Facility

Wednesday 1 April 2026
Thursday 2 April 2026

Basic Principles of GMP

GMP
Operations
Biotech Training Facility

Monday 20 April 2026

Validation using Agile

Engineering and Validation
Quality Assurance
Biotech Training Facility

Wednesday 29 April 2026
Thursday 30 April 2026

GMP Masterclass

GMP
Operations
Quality Assurance
Biotech Training Facility

Wednesday 27 May 2026
Thursday 28 May 2026
Friday 29 May 2026

GAMP 5 & CSA Practical training

Engineering and Validation
Biotech Training Facility

Tuesday 2 June 2026
Wednesday 3 June 2026

Annex 1 - Contamination Control Strategy

Operations
Quality Assurance
Biotech Training Facility

Monday 8 June 2026

Our latest news

20 March 2026

Boost Your Startup with Subsidized Biotech Training

Good news for startups in Biotech, MedTech, Diagnostics or other relevant Life Sciences. You might be eligible for free training seats at the Biotech Training Facility!

4 March 2026

Leiden Science Career Event on March 18th 2026

Join us at the Leiden Science Career Event on 18 March and take the next step in your life-science career!

27 February 2026

Strengthening our team at Biotech Training Facility

We’re excited to welcome Danny Veenema and Maikel Hogewoning as new colleagues at Biotech Training Facility!