临床研究管理高级证书主要是为经验丰富的专业人员设计的，这些专业人员已经在相关医疗保健领域或商业领域拥有高级学位，并且需要针对性的临床研究管理课程群来促进职业发展。高级证书的候选人渴望在学术研究中心或相关私营部门组织（例如制药行业）中担任领导职务。
The advanced certificate in Clinical Research Management is designed primarily for experienced professionals who already hold an advanced degree in a related health care field or in business, and who need a targeted cluster of courses in clinical research management for career enhancement. Candidates for the advanced certificate aspire toward leadership positions in academic research centers or related private sector organizations, such as the pharmaceutical industry.