Prepare for Pharmacy Technician Certification with the Leading Online PTCB-Recognized Training Program
Pharmacy Tech Scholar℠ provides self-paced online coursework aligned to PTCB exam content areas. Course access includes interactive modules, six e-textbooks, 3,000+ practice questions, optional live review sessions, and learner support.
PTCB Recognized
Online education/training coursework recognized by PTCB for the certification exam.
Over 1,000 Reviews
We hold over 1,000 customer reviews, averaging a 4.9 review rating.
Led by a PharmD
Course oversight and optional review sessions are led by an experienced Doctor of Pharmacy.
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 learners 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
Structured Online Coursework With Practical Learner Support
PTCB-Recognized Coursework
Our comprehensive curriculum includes all required knowledge areas for the updated 2026 PTCE content outline, and is updated annually based on learner performance and PTCB guidance.
PharmD Led Course
Our course director is a nationally renowned pharmacist and educator, bringing decades of experience to course design and optional live review sessions.
Interactive Learning Modules
No more boring lecture video recordings! Our course 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 course fee if purchased separately!
Gamification & Community
Earn badges as you progress through our course to celebrate your achievements. Our engaging weekly live review sessions provide an opportunity to interact with a PharmD and fellow course participants.
Self-Paced but Supported
Work on the course from any device with an updated web browser, at your own pace! Learners can complete the course 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 courses costing 3 to 20X our one-time fee.
Quality Guarantee
Trying us is risk-free! If you aren't happy with the course in the first 7-days, we'll give you your money back. The same goes if you fail the PTCE after completing our course, subject to our refund policy.
What Learners Say
Search for our TrustPilot listing, or read our student reviews page: You will see that we have the best reputation in the industry!
Reviews reflect individual experiences, and any claims are not endorsed by Pharmacy Tech Scholar℠. Completion of this course does not guarantee certification, exam passage, employment, licensure, registration, promotion, or salary outcomes.
Choose Course Access
PTCB-Recognized Online Course Access
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 review sessions with a PharmD
- Unlimited instructional support via our help desk
- Refundable under published terms
Pharmacy Tech Scholar℠ + PTCB Bundle
Take advantage of our collaboration with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board- Everything in the Pharmacy Tech Scholar℠ course
- 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)
- Refundable under published terms
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 course and fail the PTCE, we will refund your purchase. Click here to read terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 120 hours of structured online coursework and learning activities. Some learners complete the program in weeks, some take more of the available 6-month access.
Purchase of either course plan covers access to the course for 6 months. We have renewal options for learners who need additional time.
Learners who complete the course will receive Course Completion Confirmation that satisfies the PTCB-recognized education requirement for PTCE application.
State requirements vary. Please fill out our request for information form for up to date information.
You get your login credentials as soon as you purchase the course, and you can begin immediately. Since the course 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!
Content You Can Trust
Our founder and course director is dedicated to ensuring a credible and trustworthy learning experience.
Dr. Aaron Emmel, PharmD, MHA, BCPS
Founder and Course 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 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 course director since founding the course'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 course, 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. "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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