Are you looking for an excellent opportunity to get trained and gain valuable experience in the pharmacy field? Look no further, Walgreens has you covered! Walgreens offers a free pharmacy technician training program that can help put you on the path to an exciting new career.

Unlike most training programs that come at a cost, Walgreens' program is completely free of charge. By enrolling in the program, you have the opportunity to receive classroom instruction and hands-on experience you need to succeed in the pharmacy technician field. The entire program lasts six weeks, and the classroom portion lasts four weeks, giving you plenty of time to practice and hone your skills.

Through the program, you will learn core skills such as filling prescriptions and taking customer orders, as well as more advanced aspects of the role such as inventory management and drug compounding. You will also learn about the different regulations that govern the pharmacy field, such as the requirements for labeling and advertising medications. Additionally, you will gain valuable knowledge about patient counseling, patient safety, and drug interactions. These skills are fundamental to working as a pharmacy technician.

In addition to acquiring valuable skills, enrolling in the Walgreens program also offers unique networking benefits.