Introduction to Cleanroom Technology Course

The Introduction to Cleanroom Technology course, provided by the Contamination Control Network (CCN), is designed to give participants a solid foundation in the principles and practices of cleanroom technology including design, testing and operation.

Short Course

Created and maintained by the CTCB-I (Cleanroom Testing and Certification Board-International) and based on the internationally respected textbook Basic Cleanroom Technology by Bill Whyte, the course combines scientific principles with practical applications to help learners understand how contamination is controlled in cleanroom environments.

Participants will gain an understanding of the role of cleanrooms in industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, healthcare, microelectronics, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. The course explains the sources and behaviour of contaminants, the design and operation of cleanrooms, and the procedures required to test, monitor and maintain controlled environments that consistently meet quality and regulatory requirements.

What is the Course about?

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and applications of cleanrooms and controlled environments.
  • Explain the principles of contamination control and the behaviour of airborne particles.
  • Describe cleanroom classifications, standards, and environmental monitoring concepts.
  • Recognize the key elements of cleanroom design, ventilation, filtration, and airflow.
  • Apply good cleanroom practices, including gowning, personnel behaviour, cleaning, and material transfer.
  • Understand the importance of cleanroom validation, testing, and ongoing operational control.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

  • Fundamentals of contamination control
  • Sources and transport of contamination
  • Air filtration and cleanroom ventilation systems
  • Cleanroom classifications and international standards
  • Cleanroom design and construction principles
  • Personnel practices and gowning
  • Cleaning and disinfection
  • Environmental monitoring and testing
  • Operational procedures and contamination prevention
  • Introduction to cleanroom management and quality systems
  • The course finishes with an open book 20 question multi-choice test

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  • New personnel working in cleanroom environments to get introduced to the main concepts
  • Any staff from cleanroom design, construction companies who wish to know the main concepts
  • Cleanroom service or supply companies who want to better understand customer needs
  • Engineers, technicians, operators, and supervisors who wish to broaden knowledge
  • New Quality assurance and quality control professionals
  • New Validation and environmental monitoring personnel
  • Facility managers and maintenance staff
  • Anyone seeking a introduction to cleanroom technology
  • Anyone with good knowledge can attend the Advanced Cleanroom Technology course for certification/registration with the CTCB-I

Course Materials

The primary reference for the course is Basic Cleanroom Technology by William (Bill) Whyte. Participants are provided with the book (UK courses only) or self-buy in other countries from Amazon. This is a valuable resource after the course day but can also be used to help with the multi-choice test questions.

Delivery

The course is mostly delivered online through instructor-led sessions and includes presentations, examples, discussion, and a multi-choice test with 20 questions and lasts 3-4 hours. Participants receive a certificate of completion from the Contamination Control Network (CCN). This can also be delivered in-person at your facility, please ask the CCN about this and we will provide a quotation.

Book a CTCB-I Cleanroom Technology course

Contact the nearest Cleanroom Society to you: 

The CCN (UK), 

Cleanroom Technology Society of Turkey, 

ICS (Ireland),

R3Nordic (Norway)

 and VCCN (The Netherlands).