Software Recommendation Needed for Training Records

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rdesmond

Hello! I need a recommendation for a SW program to use to manage training records - compliance to ISO 13485. It needs to include the ability to pull reports of training needed and to re-qualify when any 'expire.' We are a small, one site company. Any suggestions or ideas are appreciated. Thanks!
 

sagai

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hi Desmond!

Actually I have seen only custom built software at the largest medical device manufacturers, so I am tend to suggest to take into consideration either the usage of standard office applications or a custom solution.
I think the reason is simple, this "training record" management software is much more than a training record management software, it should include due to industry regulations the role database, role-employee assignment, role-skill/-training assignment, employee role aging and training planning, training organization, training record management (because of ISO147971 you should archive training records for risk management - few people aware of this actually ) , so it is a fairly complex process and very much depends on the company practice.
Up to 30 people I would consider spreadsheets I would say ...
Regards
Szabolcs
 

bio_subbu

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Hello! I need a recommendation for a SW program to use to manage training records - compliance to ISO 13485. It needs to include the ability to pull reports of training needed and to re-qualify when any 'expire.' We are a small, one site company. Any suggestions or ideas are appreciated. Thanks!

Check with "Master control"
 
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rdesmond

Master Control is pricey - about $200K. I was hoping for a database where indeed you could just use as a starting point - load employees, job titles, skills required, be able to run reports for training due, etc. Yes, someone sufficiently skilled in Access (and who had the time) could do it. We are going to a new ERP (TBD) system in about a year so an interim is the thing. Thanks!!
 

Marc

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I suggest Kaizen software as they are one of the top providers of quality business software to standardize your business practices. They offer tools such as training manager which is a software product to track completed training and reports, asset manager software and vehicle manager software for service scheduling management.

Do you personally use the software you are recommending, and do you have any financial or other interest in the company?

If you personally use the software (your company bought and uses it) please tell us about your experience using the software.
 
T

The Specialist

Can you not just use a simple Excel spreadsheet? Or Access database?

These are both cheap, viable alternatives to some training packages mentioned, especially as you have only a small number of staff.
 
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rdesmond

Thanks folks! We are currently looking at a program - QCBD that seems decent (& affordable). We clearly need a database - there are far too many SOPs, Work Centers, changes, skills, people moving around to manage in any kind of spreadsheet. Anyone have any experience with this program? The others that we demo'd were woefully inadequate. Thanks again!!
 
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