Become a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Leading Online PTCB-Recognized Training Program
Our PTCB-recognized online program, led by a Doctor of Pharmacy, combines interactive modules, 6 e-textbooks, over 3,000 exam questions, and optional weekly live classes to get you career ready in as little as a month.
PTCB Recognized
We are an official PTCB Recognized Training Program.
Over 1,000 Reviews
We hold over 1,000 customer reviews, averaging a 4.9 review rating.
Led by a PharmD
Our Founder and Program Director has over 20 years of experience in pharmacy and education.
Guaranteed
If you aren't happy in the first 7 days or if you fail the PTCE, we will refund 100% of your money (subject to T&C)
Trusted by over 5,000 students and organizations across the U.S.
PTCB Recognized
K-12 and Higher Education Partners
Pharmacy Technician Employers
Pharmacy and Educator Associations
Why We’re Different
Our rigorous pharmacy technician curriculum prepares students for certification and professional excellence
PTCB-Recognized Curriculum
Our comprehensive curriculum includes all required knowledge areas for the 2020 and upcoming 2026 PTCE content outlines, and is updated annually based on student performance and PTCB guidance.
Led by a Doctor of Pharmacy
Our program director is a nationally renowned pharmacist and educator, bringing decades of experience to our program oversight and weekly live virtual classes for our students.
Interactive Learning Modules
No more boring lecture video recordings! Our program includes over 80 interactive e-learning modules with quizzes, role-play scenarios, interactive elements, and other engaging learning activities.
3,000+ Exam Questions
Learners benefit from thousands of unique questions that align with current PTCE domains. We have the most comprehensive exam bank on the market!
6 Included Textbooks
Access six pharmacy technician e-textbooks written by professionals. This library provides an excellent supplement to our e-learning modules, and would cost more than our enrollment fee if purchased separately!
Gamification & Community
Earn badges as you progress through our program to celebrate your achievements. Our engaging weekly live classes provide an opportunity to interact with our PharmD instructor and fellow classmates.
Self-Paced but Supported
Work on the program from any device with an updated web browser, at your own pace! Learners can complete the program entirely on their own time, while still receiving support via our help desk and messaging portal.
Affordable & Best Value
We offer higher quality, better support, and more resources than competing programs costing 3 to 20X our one-time fee. Our vision is to ensure that anyone can become a pharmacy technician, without financial constraint.
Quality Guarantee
Trying us is risk-free! If you aren't happy with the program in the first 7-days, we'll give you your money back. The same goes if you fail the PTCE after completing our course.
What Our Students Say
Search for our TrustPilot listing, or read our student reviews page: You will see that we have the best reputation in the industry!
Choose Your Plan
We offer the best value in PTCB-recognized training
Pharmacy Tech Scholar
120-Hours to CPht by Pharmacy Tech Scholar - A PTCB-recognized training program- 90 Interactive E-Learning Modules
- 6 Pharmacy Technician e-textbooks (a $300 value!)
- 3,000+ Exam Questions
- Optional live virtual class sessions with a PharmD every week
- Unlimited instructional support via our help desk
- Pass guarantee
Pharmacy Tech Scholar + PTCB Bundle
Take advantage of our collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board- Everything in the 120-Hours to CPhT by Pharmacy Tech Scholar program
- A voucher for the official PTCB practice exam: The Pre-PTCE ($29 value)
- Access to the official 300 retired PTCE question exam bank ($65 value)
- Access to 400 official PTCB flash cards
- We cover your PTCE Application fee ($129 value)
- Pass guarantee
All Plans Guaranteed
If you aren't happy or change your mind in the first 7 days, we will provide a 100% refund. Also, if you complete our program and fail the PTCE, we will refund your enrollment fee. Click here to read terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
The program is designed to take 120 hours of active learning to complete. This can be done in as little as 2-3 weeks. Most of our students complete the program in 1-3 months.
Enrollment in either plan covers access to the platform for 6 months. We have renewal options for students who need additional time.
Yes, as a PTCB-recognized education program, completing our course will qualify you to take the PTCE. Our course certificate can be used to validate your application.
Please fill out our request for information form for up to date information. Completing our program and passing the PTCE will meet training and credentialing requirements for the vast majority of states.
You get your login credentials as soon as you enroll, and you can begin working through the program immediately. Since the program is self-paced, you can work through it whenever you want; whether you have 10 minutes in between appointments or two hours to power through!
Education You Can Trust
Our founder and program director is dedicated to ensuring a credible and trustworthy learning experience.
Dr. Aaron Emmel, PharmD, MHA, BCPS
Founder and Program Director
Dr. Emmel earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida in 2007 and his Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of North Florida in 2015. He has over 20 years of pharmacy experience in the community, hospital, and industry settings. He has extensive experience collaborating with pharmacy technicians and working to improve the medication use system. Dr. Emmel is Board Certified as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist by the Board of Pharmacy Specialists, and has served as an Assistant Clinical Professor for Master’s and Doctoral level pharmacy programs. He is a highly sought after consultant for health system quality and medication use improvement. He has served as Pharmacy Tech Scholar's program director since founding the program's launch in 2020.
120-Hours to CPhT by Pharmacy Tech Scholar
A PTCB-Recognized Training Program™
Pharmacy Tech Scholar has maintained the recognition of their leading pharmacy technician training program, 120-Hours to CPhT by Pharmacy Tech Scholar, since 2020. In addition to our recognition, we launched a collaboration with the PTCB in June 2025 to increase access to their examination and resources. This collaboration solidies our position as a viable education provider dedicated to empowering pharmacy technicians. "Our collaboration with Pharmacy Tech Scholar provides an excellent opportunity for pharmacy technicians, streamlining their journey by creating a seamless pathway from a comprehensive training program through earning their Certified Pharmacy Technician credential," said PTCB's Chief Professional Officer Liza Chapman, PharmD, FAPhA.
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