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Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep Program

Comprehensive pharmacy technician certification preparation with 14 modules covering pharmacy law, medical terminology, drug classifications, dosage calculations, prescription processing, compounding, and certification exam prep. Includes 4 bonus career readiness modules: Resume Writing & Interview Prep, Job Search Strategies, Workplace Professionalism & Soft Skills, and Externship Preparation. Features module quizzes, mock exams, and a final course exam.

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Course Overview
Study Content: 3–4 weeks
Exam & Quiz Practice: 9 hr 40 min–14 hr 30 min
Estimated Completion: 3–4 weeks
Certificate: Issued Upon Successful Completion
Format: Video-based instruction + Final Exam
What You'll Receive
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Instant Access to Course
  • Mobile-Friendly Training
  • Employer-Verifiable Credential
  • Self-Paced · Lifetime Access
Best For
  • Beginners entering the field
  • Individuals needing certification quickly
  • Professionals refreshing skills
Estimated Salary Range
Pharmacy Technician
$38,000–$55,000/year

*Salary estimates are approximate and vary depending on location, certification level, and employer. Source: BLS, Glassdoor, and industry data.

Investing $399 in this training can help you qualify for roles in this salary range.

Exam Preparation Clarification

This course prepares students for national certification exams such as the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) ExCPT exam. Students must register for and pass the official certification exam through the PTCB or ExCPT to earn their Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential.

What Credential Will I Earn?

This program prepares you to sit for the PTCE or ExCPT Exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board / National Healthcareer Association (PTCB / NHA). Completing this course earns you a Certificate of Completion for the training program. The professional credential is awarded separately by the credentialing body after you pass their official exam.

Learn more at PTCB / NHA
Requirements

Complete 90% of the video lectures

Pass the certification exam with 80% or higher

No prior experience required

Important Compliance Note

This program is a certification preparation training program designed to prepare students for the PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) exam. The certification exam is administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and requires separate registration and fees.

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This course is a preparation program and does not issue a state or national license. Additional exam registration may be required.

Certificates are Certificates of Completion and do not constitute a state, national, or professional license.

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What Students Are Saying

"I used this course to prepare for the pharmacy technician certification exam and it helped me organize my study time. The breakdown of the material and practice questions were very helpful. I appreciated how clearly everything was laid out."

Kevin S.

Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep

Individual results may vary. Completion of an exam prep course does not guarantee passing a licensing or certification examination. These courses are designed to help students prepare for and improve their understanding of exam material. All licensing and credentialing exams are administered by independent third-party organizations.

Exam Preparation Disclaimer

These courses are designed as educational exam preparation resources. Completion of this course does not guarantee passing any state, national, or certification examination. Individual results may vary depending on study habits, prior knowledge, and specific exam requirements.