The importance of solid expertise in Herbal Medicinal Products has been increasing for years, while universities across the DACH region have been reducing the extent to which these topics are taught. As a result, a growing field of competence is emerging for professionals - one that requires differentiated knowledge across regulatory, analytical and development‑related requirements. This is precisely where the Phytoexpert training program comes in: it guides participants systematically through all relevant aspects of modern phytopharmaceuticals and provides a reliable foundation for responsible decision‑making within the pharmaceutical environment.
The curriculum is structured in a way that connects all modules into a coherent and intellectually well‑defined learning journey. The twelve thematic blocks cover the entire value chain of Herbal Medicinal Products - from assessing herbal starting materials to regulatory requirements, clinical development and market perspectives. In doing so, the program addresses exactly those topics that are becoming increasingly relevant in day‑to‑day professional practice and require consistently high scientific precision.
The lecturers come from industry, associations and regulatory authorities across the DACH region - an essential factor for the program’s practical relevance and the up‑to‑dateness of its content. They bring extensive experience from approval processes, quality control, development and regulatory interfaces, creating a new perspective that goes far beyond traditional training formats. The combination of expertise, analytical competence and hands‑on industry experience represents a clear added value for all those working in the development, assessment or quality assurance of herbal medicinal products.
Structurally, the program combines on‑site modules designed for exchange and networking with a virtual classroom that can be completed flexibly. This hybrid format is explicitly tailored to the needs of working professionals. With a total of 65 hours of focused knowledge transfer and practical insights, the program offers both depth and sufficient space for discussion as well as the exploration of individual questions.
Thus, the training is not only a qualification program but also a contribution to the professionalization of a field that will gain even more importance in the future. Anyone who wishes to thoroughly understand the specific characteristics of Herbal Medicinal Products - scientifically, regulatorily and in terms of development - will find a unique training opportunity here that not only imparts knowledge but contextualizes it and makes it applicable.
Further Information (in German)
All details on the content and framework of the program—including the modules, the full curriculum, admission requirements as well as information on the examination and certificate—can be found on the respective subpages of the website. These sections provide a concise overview and enable you to familiarize yourself with each component of the curriculum in a targeted manner.
The Phytoexpert qualification stands for solid expertise, scientific depth and practical competence in the field of Herbal Medicinal Products—an essential advantage in an increasingly specialized market environment.