Biosafety and Biosecurity (BSS) Advanced

This advanced-level series offers specialized training for individuals who work in or oversee complex areas in biological laboratories and research, including IBC leadership, animal biosafety, nanotechnology, and the transport of Category B packages and other hazardous materials shipments.

The series is intended for biosafety officers, IBC chairs and members, senior research staff, compliance professionals, and experienced laboratory personnel seeking to expand their expertise in regulatory and biosafety domains.

Courses address advanced responsibilities and practices related to IBC leadership, USDA permitting, animal biosafety levels, nanotechnology hazards, and shipping/transporting regulated biological materials.

While the BSS Fundamentals series introduces core biosafety and biosecurity concepts, the BSS Advanced series focuses on specialized topics that require prior understanding of basic biosafety principles.

While not required, prior knowledge of core biosafety practices—whether gained through training or experience—is recommended for optimal understanding.

Organizations can assign the complete series for comprehensive advanced development or select individual courses based on job roles and regulatory needs.

The courses address regulatory compliance from certain regulatory agencies and expectations from organizational oversight bodies.

Completion time varies by course, and each module is self-paced. Learners should complete a course in multiple sittings based on their schedules.

Learners receive individual completion reports and certificates for each course completed.

Many professionals use these courses for ongoing competency development or to maintain familiarity with advanced regulatory requirements.