Starting or switching careers in regulatory affairs? Do you need to prove your foundational knowledge but feel it's too early for the rigorous RAC exam or don't have the required experience?
If so, the new Foundation in Regulatory Affairs (FRA) credential from RAPS is your essential first step! The FRA is the only RAPS credential that requires zero regulatory experience—making it the ideal launchpad for your career.
Be among the very first to earn the new FRA credentials. These credentials are earned by passing an exam that validates the critical, foundational regulatory knowledge needed to thrive in the profession.
Attend this free, one-hour webcast to discover if the FRA is the right fit and get a clear roadmap for your success. Plus, get a sneak peek at new FRA credentials coming in 2026.
RAPS debuted the FRA-Introduction to Medical Devices and FRA-Introduction to Pharmaceuticals credentials in 2025. In 2026, we are expanding the program with the FRA-Global Strategy in Medical Devices and FRA-Global Strategy in Pharmaceuticals credentials. Join us to see how these credentials can help you jump-start your regulatory affairs journey.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
Free
Learning Objectives
- Decide if earning the FRA credential is right for you or your team
- Identify the basic steps required to earn the FRA
- Create a plan to get started and successfully earn an FRA
Who Should Attend?
- Career Launchers: Students, early-career, or transitioning professionals moving into regulatory affairs.
- FRA-Curious: Individuals who want to learn about the FRA for themselves or for their team’s professional development.
- FRA-Ready: Attendees seeking a clear, actionable plan to register for and successfully earn their FRA credentials.
Audience Learning Level
Basic: Content is introductory in nature and requires no requisite knowledge or experience to grasp concepts and related exercises. Basic educational activities are meant to establish a foundation of knowledge and/or competence that will be expanded upon in practice or in higher level activities.
Speakers
Jennifer Naughton
Senior Director, Credentialing & Professional Development, RAPS
Jennifer is passionate about elevating industry performance and closing skills gaps through effective learning and credentialing programming. She brings 25+ years of experience across multiple industries, including nearly five years leading credentialing efforts at RAPS. She currently oversees RAPS' premier credentialing programs (RAC, RCC, and FRA). She holds an MEd degree and professional certifications including SPHR, ICE-CCP, and CAE.
Roya has been at RAPS for more than a decade. She oversees the development and maintenance of the RAPS course catalog and implements technological enhancements into the RAPS learning program.
Questions
Contact the RAPS Support Center:
Call +1 301 770 2920, ext. 200 (8:30 am–5:30 pm EST, Monday–Friday) or email
support@raps.org