Upgrade: Self-Paced to Guided Pharmacy Technician Certification Package
This $500 upgrade is available only to students who are currently enrolled in the Self-Paced Pharmacy Technician Certification Training course.
Students who are not already enrolled in Self-Paced Training should purchase the complete Guided Pharmacy Technician Certification Training course instead.
Add personalized academic support, weekly accountability, and assessment feedback to your current pharmacy technician training program.
After eligibility is confirmed, your enrollment will be updated from Self-Paced Training to Guided Pharmacy Technician Certification Training.
Important Purchase Information
This is an upgrade, not a complete standalone course.
You must already be enrolled in the Self-Paced Pharmacy Technician Certification Training course to purchase this product.
Quantity: Select a quantity of 1. One upgrade is required for each eligible student account.
Delivery: This is a digital enrollment upgrade. No physical product will be shipped.
Students who have not already purchased Self-Paced Training should enroll directly in the Guided Pharmacy Technician Certification Training course.
Upgrade at a Glance
Upgrade price: $500
Current course required: Self-Paced Pharmacy Technician Certification Training
New training level: Guided Pharmacy Technician Certification Training
Format: Online academic support with flexible, self-paced coursework
Coursework response time: Email questions answered within 24 hours
Accountability: Weekly progress check-ins
Assessment support: Personalized assessment review
Course access: Your existing access remains active until program completion, followed by up to 12 months of continued review access for PTCE preparation
Certificate: The same pharmacy technician training certificate of completion is awarded after all program requirements are met
Instructor: Laurel Barrett, MBA, CPhT, CPTEd
Payment options: Eligible purchases may qualify for installment options through Shop Pay at checkout
What Does This Upgrade Add?
The Guided upgrade adds personalized academic support to the complete curriculum already included with your Self-Paced enrollment.
After upgrading, you will receive:
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Coursework questions answered by email within 24 hours
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Weekly progress check-ins while actively completing the program
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Personalized review of completed assessments
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Identification of topics that need additional study
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Recommendations about lessons and concepts to revisit
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Study and progress guidance
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Additional accountability while completing the course
This upgrade does not replace or restart your existing course. It adds Guided support to your current enrollment.
Coursework Questions Answered Within 24 Hours
Guided students may submit course-related questions by email while actively completing the program.
Questions may address topics such as:
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Pharmacy calculations
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Medication concepts
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Pharmacy terminology
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Pharmacy law
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Patient safety
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Prescription processing
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Course instructions
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Study organization
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Concepts that require additional clarification
Coursework questions receive a response within 24 hours.
Email support is intended to clarify course concepts and help students determine their next steps. It does not include completed assignments, assessment answer keys, or unlimited private tutoring appointments.
Weekly Progress Check-Ins
Guided students receive a weekly progress check-in while actively completing the program.
Progress check-ins may address:
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Modules and lessons completed
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Current assessment progress
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Topics causing difficulty
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Areas that need additional review
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Study consistency
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Recommended next steps
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Progress toward course completion
Students are responsible for checking their email and participating in the progress check-in process.
Personalized Assessment Review
Completed assessments are reviewed to help students understand their performance and identify areas that may require additional study.
Assessment review may include:
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Identification of weaker content areas
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Recommendations for topics to revisit
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Study suggestions based on performance
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Clarification of related course concepts
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Guidance about preparing for the next assessment
Assessment review does not include answer keys, copies of secured assessment questions, or guaranteed passing results.
Who Is Eligible to Purchase This Upgrade?
You may purchase this upgrade when:
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You previously purchased the Self-Paced Pharmacy Technician Certification Training course
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Your course enrollment remains active
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The Self-Paced course is assigned to your student account
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You have not already purchased Guided or Career Ready Training
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You want additional academic support while completing the program
The upgrade must be purchased using the student’s name and email address associated with the original enrollment whenever possible.
Eligibility will be confirmed before Guided support is activated.
Who Should Not Purchase This Upgrade?
Do not purchase this product when:
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You are not currently enrolled in Self-Paced Training
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You need a complete standalone training course
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You have already purchased Guided Training
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You have already purchased Career Ready Training
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You are purchasing for a different student without providing the correct student information
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You only need a one-time tutoring appointment
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You want resume, LinkedIn, or job-search assistance
Students who are not currently enrolled should purchase the complete Guided Pharmacy Technician Certification Training course.
Students who only need scheduled one-on-one assistance may review pharmacy technician coaching and tutoring.
Students who want resume editing, LinkedIn assistance, and job-search planning should review the Career Ready Pharmacy Technician Certification Training course.
What Happens After Purchase?
After your purchase:
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The academy will confirm that you have an eligible Self-Paced enrollment.
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Your student enrollment will be updated to Guided Training.
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You will receive information explaining how to submit coursework questions.
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Weekly progress check-ins and assessment review will begin as part of your active Guided enrollment.
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Your existing course progress will remain connected to your student account.
Purchasing the upgrade does not require you to begin the course again.
Use the same email address connected to your existing student account whenever possible. Contact the academy when your current enrollment uses a different email address.
CONTACT BARRETT PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION ACADEMY
How Long Does Guided Support Continue?
Guided email support, weekly progress check-ins, and assessment review are provided while you are actively completing the pharmacy technician training program.
After completing all required course components, you retain access to the course for up to 12 additional months for independent PTCE preparation.
Post-completion review access does not include continued weekly progress check-ins or ongoing assessment review.
Post-completion access ends when you pass the PTCE or when the 12-month review period expires, whichever occurs first.
What Does This Upgrade Not Include?
The Guided upgrade does not include:
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A second copy of the pharmacy technician course
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A separate or additional certificate
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A new student enrollment for another person
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Scheduled live classes
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Unlimited one-on-one tutoring appointments
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Completion of assignments on the student’s behalf
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Assessment questions or answer keys
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Resume review or editing
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LinkedIn profile assistance
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Job-search planning
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Interview preparation
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Guaranteed PTCE passage
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Guaranteed certification
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Guaranteed employment or job placement
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The PTCB application or examination fee
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State registration or licensing fees
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An externship or clinical placement
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Permanent or lifetime course access
Can I Upgrade to Career Ready Later?
Eligible Guided students may later purchase the Upgrade to Career Ready Pharmacy Technician Certification Package.
The Career Ready upgrade adds:
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Personalized resume review and editing
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LinkedIn profile assistance
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Personalized pharmacy technician job-search planning
COMPARE ALL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINING OPTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a complete pharmacy technician course?
No. This product upgrades an existing Self-Paced enrollment to Guided Training. It cannot be used as a standalone course.
How much does the upgrade cost?
The upgrade costs $500, which is the current difference between the $497 Self-Paced course and the $997 Guided course.
Do I need to start the course again?
No. Your existing course progress remains part of your student enrollment. The upgrade adds Guided academic support to your current program.
What support will I receive?
You will receive coursework questions answered by email within 24 hours, weekly progress check-ins, and personalized assessment review while actively completing the course.
Are live tutoring appointments included?
No. The Guided upgrade does not include scheduled live tutoring. Separate tutoring may be purchased when available.
Does the upgrade extend my course access?
The upgrade does not restart or extend your original enrollment. Students retain access until completing the program, followed by up to 12 months of independent PTCE review access.
Does Guided support continue after course completion?
No. Weekly progress check-ins, academic email support, and assessment review end after the course is completed.
Can I purchase more than one?
Only one Guided upgrade is needed for each eligible Self-Paced student account. Select a quantity of 1.
What happens if I purchase this without an eligible enrollment?
The academy must confirm eligibility before activating Guided support. Contact the academy before purchasing when you are uncertain about your current enrollment.
Can I review the curriculum?
Yes. The upgrade uses the same complete pharmacy technician curriculum already included in Self-Paced Training.
VIEW THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN COURSE SYLLABUS
Where can I learn more about certification?
Review How Pharmacy Technician Certification Works.
Where can I find additional answers?
Visit the Barrett Pharmacy Technician Certification Academy FAQ.
Upgrade to Guided Pharmacy Technician Training
Add personalized academic guidance and accountability to your current Self-Paced enrollment.
Your $500 upgrade includes:
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Coursework questions answered by email within 24 hours
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Weekly progress check-ins
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Personalized assessment review
Select a quantity of 1.
This product is available only to eligible students currently enrolled in Self-Paced Pharmacy Technician Certification Training.
Installment options may be available through Shop Pay for eligible purchases.