About CREDE
CREDE aims to build capacity of all research staff to successfully participate in clinical and epidemiological research as well as industry standard clinical trials and to support individual career advancement. We believe that the success of a study lies in the quality of its team members.
CREDE (Clinical Research, Education, and Development) is an independent organization that provides GCP and other clinical research training courses. We are focused on the clinical research environment in South Africa and the rest of Africa.
Our courses and workshops are unique in that they are based in experience, packed with relevant and useful content, and presented in a fun and interactive way. Yes, even GCP can be fun!
CREDE has been a research education and GCP service provider for at least 10 years in South Africa. Our courses are accredited by the HPCSA and meet the national requirements for GCP courses in SA. In addition, the ICH E6(R2) GCP Investigator Site Training meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma Inc. as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors.
Our clients are based in South Africa as well as the rest of Africa and include research sites, all levels of research professionals including but not limited to: Principal Investigators, Investigators, Study coordinators, Research nurses, Pharmacists, Lab staff, Lay field staff and Support staff.
Our Team
Hennie Geldenhuys
(Facilitator and Consultant)
Hennie is a medical practitioner and family medicine specialist who has been involved in clinical research for over 15 years. His experience covers clinical trials, non-interventional studies, as well as qualitative studies. His additional certifications in Integrative Health and Health and Wellness Coaching shine in his ability to make training participant-centered, interactive, meaningful and enjoyable.
Marijke Geldenhuys
(Facilitator and Consultant)
Marijke has been intimately involved with GCP and clinical research education for over 20 years. She has a masters degree in clinical research administration from the George Washington University (GWU), USA and an Honours degree in nursing.
She has wide experience in establishing site-based clinical training programmes as well as clinical quality control programmes. Her experience is both at site level and at a programmatic level. She is a gifted facilitator with an ability to run interactive and informative training sessions. Her expertise lies in assessing the needs of her clients, developing appropriate material, facilitating in an interactive and interesting manner, and providing ongoing development support.
Rhonda October
(Administrative Assistant)
Rhonda is your first point of contact for general enquiries. She is a whizz in the office and enjoys a client-centered approach with our clients. She is the portal for all administrative operations and queries.