In 1967 the Center for Professional Advancement (CfPA) was founded to provide accredited technical training and continuing education throughout the world., We have continually pioneered new means, methods, and curricula for professional accredited training. With a wide selection of off-the-shelf and custom courses, we continue to build the path forward for customers and competitors in our growing industry.
Nearly 500,000 professionals – from companies large and small, government agencies, and academia – have trusted us to provide the training needed to grow their careers.
In 2023, we turned our spirit of relentless innovation inward, and are proud to announce our rebranding as Cobblestone.
Bettina was a wonderful teacher. Students can really appreciate how passionate she is about her teachings. I felt this class was very well put together and I am taking a lot of new knowledge with me
A.R.
QA Technician
Connecticut Pharmaceutical Solutions
With over 450 courses in 15 applied industrial technologies, we cover planning, design, research, manufacturing, maintenance, management…and so much more. These courses serve all kinds of learners, from early practitioners to executive management, presenting theoretical knowledge and foundational principles, actionable and practical how-to instruction; important regulatory knowledge; and cutting-edge advances in technology.
Our Course Directors and faculty are carefully selected for their expertise in specific technical fields, practical knowledge, and teaching ability. Because of our global reputation, Cobblestone draws our world-renowned faculty from industry, government, academia, and consulting organizations.
Excellent! Very informative and contained most recent FDA changes. Even though both instructors agree on the topic, they have two very different approaches. I would recommend this courses, as a CRO company our clients rely on us to know the regulations and processes.
B.M.
Senior Scientist/Team Leader
Eurofins
Course formats
We offer courses in a variety of formats – in-person, online, and on-site – to serve the widest possible range of customers’ needs.
- Live courses
Cobblestone’s 1-5 day short course technical training format provides for maximum learning and interactivity. Away from day-to-day responsibilities, participants are immersed without distraction. Our smaller class size, typically under 20, sets an atmosphere that encourages interaction between participants and instructors through questions, workshops and case studies.
- Hybrid
Hybrid courses involve live instructors and online access, so you can take advantage of our faculty’s expertise no matter where in the world you happen to be. - On-demand
On-demand instruction is available 24/7 from anywhere in the world, offering maximum convenience for professionals around the globe.