FLEXIBLE TRAINING • DESIGNED BY PHARMACISTS

Pharmacy Technician Training, Fully Online

Build the knowledge and skills for your pharmacy technician career with flexible, affordable training designed by pharmacists. Learn at your own pace with instructor support when you need it.
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100% Online

Learn from anywhere

PTCB-Recognized

Recognized education program

PharmD-Designed

Created by pharmacists

Self-Paced

Learn on your schedule
A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN EDUCATION

Pharmacy training designed by pharmacists.

Pharmacy Technician Academy was built around a simple idea: high-quality pharmacy technician education should be accessible, flexible, and affordable.

Our curriculum is designed by pharmacists who understand the knowledge technicians need in practice and for certification. Instead of treating topics as isolated facts to memorize, we connect concepts across the curriculum to help students understand how pharmacy knowledge fits together.

When questions come up, students have access to PharmD instructors for guidance throughout their training.
GETTING STARTED

Your path to becoming a pharmacy technician

Requirements vary by state, but the path to becoming a pharmacy technician generally includes a few key steps.
1

Check your state requirements

Find out what your state requires for registration, training, certification, and other eligibility requirements.
2

Complete your training

Build the pharmacy knowledge and skills you need through a pharmacy technician training program.
3

Earn your certification

If certification is part of your path, prepare for the PTCE and earn the CPhT credential.
4

Start your pharmacy career

Once you've met the requirements where you live, begin pursuing pharmacy technician opportunities in community, hospital, and other pharmacy settings.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

Requirements are different in every state.

Pharmacy technician registration, training, certification, age, and other requirements vary across the country. Start by finding your state to understand what may be required where you live.
Map of U.S. pharmacy technician requirements by state
50 States + DC
Pharmacy technician licensing guides

Learning that fits your life.

Education shouldn’t require putting the rest of your life on hold. Our online training is designed to fit around work, family, and everything else on your schedule.
Student completing online pharmacy technician training at home

Learn on your schedule

Study when it works for you. Move through your course at your own pace, whether that’s in the evening, on a day off, or whenever learning fits into your routine.

Clear, approachable learning

Complex topics are broken into clear, manageable concepts, helping you build understanding without feeling overwhelmed.

Real support when you need it

Online learning doesn't have to mean learning alone. When questions come up, you can reach out to an instructor for help understanding the material.
STUDENT EXPERIENCES

What our students have to say.

     
“The program was well-organized and easy to follow, even for someone new to the field. The lessons were clear, practical, and directly aligned with what you need to know for the certification exam and real pharmacy work. The flexibility of the program was also a huge plus. I was able to study at my own pace, which made it easier to stay consistent and complete the course without feeling overwhelmed.”
Cristel O.
     
“I genuinely thought this program was excellent because all of the information is perfectly laid out. The lectures were easy to follow along and understand. Reading material and study guides were great for printing out and studying on the go. Also, any questions I had were just about answered instantaneously when messaging the instructor or support for clarification. All in all this is a fantastic program for anyone seeking a career as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.”
Michael J.
     
“I was able to work through the course at my own pace. This was important to me. I do not like forced interactions. The course was very affordable considering the amount of material that I was able to access. Based on the practice tests that I have been taking, this course provided all of the information that I need to be successful when I take my PTCB exam. Thank you!”
Freida I.
     
“I really enjoyed this course. Most online courses are set at a specific pace with due dates, etc. That doesn’t work well with my schedule, and I really liked the opportunity to do this course at my own pace.”
Kelsey M.
     
“I appreciated the flexibility of taking the course. Additionally, I found the organization of the course to be beneficial, aligning topics by the major systems of the body while incorporating other topics such as pharmacy procedures and pharmacy math. I also appreciated the responsiveness of Dr. S. There were no questions that wouldn’t be answered.”
Jeanine D.
     
“The course was very thorough, the user interface was quite nice, and it was organized in an easy to follow manner. I really enjoyed the various media and tools provided, especially the flashcards. It was also pretty satisfying to watch the progress bar go up as I completed the course and the check marks appear after every page. And it was very affordable! Thank you!”
Aaron l.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CAREERS

More than one path. More than one place to work.

Pharmacy technicians work throughout healthcare, from community pharmacies and hospitals to specialty pharmacy, long-term care, insurance, and other settings. Explore the different places pharmacy technicians work, what they do, and where a career in pharmacy can lead.
our PHILOSOPHY

    Quality pharmacy education should be affordable and accessible.

Pursuing a new career shouldn’t require taking on a major financial burden or putting the rest of your life on hold. We believe pharmacy education can be both high quality and within reach.

That’s why we focus on flexible online learning, thoughtfully designed curriculum, and access to pharmacist instructors while keeping our training affordable.
Ready to get started?

1st Pass CPhT Course

Flexible online training designed to build the knowledge pharmacy technicians need while preparing eligible students for national certification.
100% online
Self-paced
PTCB-recognized
Instructor support
Pharmacy technician working in a pharmacy
Group enrollment

Training pharmacy technicians for your organization?

Pharmacies, schools, career centers, and workforce organizations can use Pharmacy Technician Academy to provide flexible online training to multiple learners.

PTCB-Recognized Education/Training Program

Our 1st Pass CPhT Course is recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), helping students meet PTCB's education requirement for PTCE eligibility.