Complaint Review: PharmaConnect

I applied for a pharmaceutical sales job with Circle Healthcare.  I received an email from another company, PharmaConnect who indicated that they had received my application.  I didn't notice that the two company names were different at first.  Their email indicated their interest in me, but they wanted me to answer a few questions, which I did.  In response to my questions they emailed me back and told me that they were looking for reps who have completed the CNPR Pharmaceutical Sales Training with certification.  I was given a link for that course.  The cost for the course is $269.  I have no idea of it's true value, if any.  It seems that the company is simply attempting to funnel people to the training course.  Perhaps they are an ISO, maybe they own the company, who knows.  PharmaConnect does not publish an address on its site, so it's a little sketchy in my opinion.  I'm not going to sign up for the course unless I get affirmation that it's all copacetic.  Here are copies of the two emails.

Email 1

Thank you for applying for the Pharmaceutical Sales Rep (Entry level & Experienced) opportunities with PharmaConnect. PharmaConnect is one of the nation's leading rep group for pharmaceutical and healthcare sales professionals. To move forward with your application we need you to answers the questions below and email them back.

We currently have opportunities for the following type of Pharmaceutical products and services:

• Pharmaceutical Sales Rep- Oncology
• Pharmaceutical Sales Rep– OB - GYN
• Pharmaceutical Representative - Cardiology
• Pharmaceutical Sales /Territory Rep – Pathology
• Pharmaceutical Sales / Account Manager – Prescription Services
• Pharmaceutical Sales – PGX Testing
• Pharmaceutical / Biotech Sales Rep – Pre-Natal Services

We are working hard on reviewing applications as to schedule interviews as quickly as possible. Please email back the below questionnaire so I can review. Once reviewed I will get back to you with more information. Let me know if you have any questions. 

Email 2

I appreciate you answering the questions and getting back to me promptly.  We are looking for reps who have completed the CNPR Pharmaceutical Sales Training with certification ( Go to this site  www.napsronline.org  for more info as this can be done quickly).   This program will educate you for this industry as we need reps who want to enter a pharmaceutical sales career but understands pharma selling guidelines, pharmacology, pharmacogenetics, industry terminology and drug efficacy so you can communicate with physicians, etc.  Please contact me immediately after you complete the industry product knowledge with industry certification and I can set up some interviews.   Thanks and let me know if you have questions!