This is what I got the Espoir Bridge. These guys are really idiots, they keep sending me the same e-mail regarding registering for Kriger's CRA even if I already told them I completed the course. Gues how many times they sent this e-mail? At least 15-20 times.
Just read how they do advertising for Kriger. By the way, the last phrase is really STUPID.  








Hello ,

I hope you are doing well. Please use this
e-mail:
info @ espoirbridge.com  - I review it more
frequently.

Let me tell you more about getting a job of
clinical research
associate just to make sure we are on the same
page.

It is extremely difficult to talk to employer if
the candidates
don't have clinical research experience and/or
training.

If you are determined to pursue with CRA career
path,
I would strongly recommend you to obtain GCP /
CRA certificate
through  training and certification  program, if
you didn't
do it in the past. There are many
clinical research associate programs available on
the internet.
Very few of them include practical part.

If you ask me, I'd recommend KRGI Training
program:
http://www.krgi.org/training/
and this is because:

1. It is, apperently, the largest CRA training
institution in the world
2. They have an internship  included in the
program that adds up to
your CRA experience and they provide job
references.
3. They are recognised by The International
Biopharmaceutical
Association and tuition fees are partialy covered
through this
organization. Here is an application form:

http://www.ibpassociation.org/app_forms/uk_form.php

(If you decide to apply - use our institution ref
number -
"EspoirBridge - code CR12" as a
referring recruiter, this will make it more
plausible that you get a good
percentage of coverage.)

I have placed many of KRGI grads, so it is
natural for me to be a
strong proponent of this program.

Usually  this training takes  6-8 weeks to
complete. But it is totaly
self-paced program, and they issue a password for
3 months, that
can be extended later.

This is on-line training, and there is nothing
wrong with that.

Hi All,I am just trying to send out a message about how Kriger institute and/or Espoir bridge consultants are a big bogus... They have material ( I am not even sure which is up to date)on line and by making you pay $1100, they grant you access to that material.They promise resume writing , job placement, towards that they send you couple of generally advertised positions..You must be wondering why this is bogus... B'caz at the end of each chapter there will be a question, you do research and send in the answer, immediately followed by your answer they send you another answer (auto reply mode) and they never correct your answer not they give you feed back..It gets better listen to this, there are topics like CRF (Clinical report forms) and absolutely what they have what in reality they look like are completely different...I am so desperate for my money that ?I even want to go to court and get my money back..But at least if you are in the market for a good  CRA certification program, all I can advise you is not to go with Kriger and don't get cheated by their website as i did

Im happy to have read this. I came across their site. They have been sendin me messages nonstop and finally found this page. I was never going to pay up front with the guarantee of gettin a job first,and not just hearing it from them. They are a money making company and would advice anyone who is interested not to fall for their interests without logic. I would advice to check it with a career advisor and companies who employ before believing in these loosers.

Thanks and laters.

Anute, if you curently work at a university, I would suggest the following: contact professors at the Department of medicine, health professions, Psychology/Neuroscience & Nursing to see if they have any research going on for which they need research assistants. You have better odds since you already work there.About training, I would recommend you volunteer a lot. You need practical experience. Just helping out in a clincial study for 1 month goes a long way. Check if your university has a centre for clinical research - they would have training programs each month on different aspects of clinical research b/c the professionals need to stay up to speed too. The programs are free, though registration is generally required since seats are limited.You only become a certified CRA after 2 yrs work experience. At this point, mentioning "CCRP or CCRA" on your resume will set you apart. Otherwise, you basically begin at an entry level position and work your way up.Lastly, be proactive! Tell everyone you know that you are looking for work in this field. Search job banks, use google, set up career alerts, send out resumes even when not sollicited. Make sure you target your search and apply for positions for which you qualify.

I agree with ?me?, where are other 11 pages of this forum, what's going on? Where are all the comments by J?I am in the same boat with dozens (or hundreds?) of job seekers who was asked to call and got ?mail box is full message?. Honestly I didn?t expect much after browsing through Cereprotec web-site...Few little things also alerted me like the fact that the other side of the line sounded quiet and not busy as I would expect. As well as Sandra?s last name was spelled differently in her e-mail address and electronic signature (Stewart/Stewert). Not very professional, isn?t it?I have read all the previous comments of this forum up to the end of the day on Monday, and I just wanted to express my respect to J. He or She seems to be a highly educated and knowledgeable person, with excellent logic and judgement, very polite and straight to the point (despite of all that personal offences that his opponents were using to shut him/her up, ex. ?go and find girl friend?). I believe comments like this are highly inappropriate and not related to the subject of discussion in any way. Thank you J, it?s mostly because of your input that I have read through all the discussion, and thank you for providing with valuable links and information.As for Mr. Krieger behaviour I am shocked that a head of large educational and research organisation, a writer, can be so rude and threatening. By the way somebody mentioned on this web-site or indeed.com, that 3 months of internship with Krieger CRO after graduation from Krieger institute can be qualified as 6 months of industry experience?  How this could be justified? Could anybody explain? Thank you.

Hello,

My name is Bruce Kriger. If anyone has any concerns regarding our business www.kriger.com or any of our partner companies please contact me directly. I own 25% of Cereprotec stock and is ready to answer the questions regarding this company as well.

Please stop immediately trashing my name. Whatever you think of me or my business it is not ethical or legal to continue your “campaign” after I have provided my full contact information.

Sincerely,

Bruce Kriger, CEO
Kriger Research
Group International

110 Main Street # 5
Main East Court
Huntsville, Ontario, P1H1K6
Phone: (705) 635-1122
Fax: (705) 635-9292
bruce @ kriger.ca
www.kriger.com