RAC Professional Development Credits Offered for Participation in Pilgrim’s “Industry in Session” Educational Program
Tampa, FL – May 22, 2009 – Pilgrim Software Inc., the leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management Solutions, today announced that participants in Pilgrim’s Industry in Session educational webinar program can now earn Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) credits for their participation, from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS).
For each of Pilgrim’s live, online seminars attended, participants can earn one RAC credit from RAPS.
A list of accredited webinars is available on Pilgrim’s website at: Click Here.
“Continuing education and professional development are critical to RA professionals,” said Nikki Willett, Pilgrim’s vice president of Marketing & Regulatory Affairs. “Whether just entering the field or seasoned industry veterans, they need to keep up-to-date with regulatory policies and procedures, and understand the changes, issues or new trends affecting their products and market. Professional development programs that offer RAC credits, including Pilgrim’s Industry in Session, help RA professionals grow their industry knowledge and skills while managing their career development.”
With sufficient knowledge and experience, those RA professionals can test and earn the highly regarded RAC certification, the only certification specifically for regulatory professionals in the healthcare product sector. The RAC credential is a professional distinction that denotes commitment to excellence, pursuit of knowledge and career advancement.
Industry in Session has been designed for all regulated enterprises and professionals concerned with compliance, quality, risk and safety management issues. The 2009 focus is on a broad range of topics surrounding these areas, as well as some of today’s most talked-about trends and developments such as environmental concerns, corporate governance, IT security and risk management. Presenters include authorities from a broad range of fields offering their insights on current issues, broadening participants’ horizons and giving them an edge in today’s challenging and highly competitive operating environment.
About RAPS
The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is an international membership organization of regulatory professionals in the rapidly growing medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. As regulatory professionals, RAPS members perform vital work in all areas of the healthcare product lifecycle, ensuring these products are safe and effective, while driving organizational strategy and sound decision-making. RAPS supports these individuals and the regulatory profession as a whole by providing education and training, certification, professional standards, research, knowledge-sharing, publications, networking and career development opportunities and other valuable resources; and is committed to helping its members continually develop the knowledge and skills they need to excel. www.RAPS.org
About Pilgrim Software, Inc.
Pilgrim Software, Inc. is the leading provider of Enterprise Compliance and Quality Management solutions for global organizations. Pilgrim helps organizations manage industry and regulatory compliance, reduce manufacturing costs and improve customer satisfaction. For more information, visit Pilgrim Software’s Web site at www.pilgrimsoftware.com.







