Available Until 8/20/2028

Pharmacy Leadership Certificate: Management Basics

ACPE Numbers: Pending for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Release Date: August 20, 2025– available to preorder
Expiration Date: August 20, 2028
Activity Type: Application based

Overview

The Pharmacy Leadership Certificate: Management Basics is a self-guided, online learning activity that has been created for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are either new in their pharmacy leadership role; or are aspiring to, and preparing for, a pharmacy leadership position. 

This well-rounded curriculum covers the essentials of pharmacy management including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Human resources laws
  • Hiring, supervising, and evaluating pharmacy staff
  • Scheduling and staffing models
  • Drug distribution, storage, and control
  • Technology
  • Formulary management
  • Inventory control
  • Medication safety
  • Quality improvement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Budgeting
  • Monitoring financial performance and productivity
  • Revenue cycle management
  • Business plan development
  • Practice management tools including change, project, talent, and time management

Pharmacy Leadership Certificate: Management Basics Requirement

Once a learner has completed the educational curriculum, they will have the opportunity to complete an online comprehensive exam. Once the learner passes the exam (minimum 80% passing rate; unlimited attempts permitted), they will earn the professional certificate.