Pharmacology education is important --- Many people would agree with this phrase, but something remains unexplainable. In the first place, what is indeed pharmacological education? What is pharmacological education; so to speak, that is to be taught by whom, what and how? Now, pharmacology has changed a great deal in terms of its standing and presence. The discipline of pharmacology has become multifaceted as a result of innovations in experimental techniques and measurement techniques, and the diversification and interdisciplinary nature of science. As the integration of disciplines is actively encouraged, the boundaries between disciplines have become blurred. This fact means that modern pharmacology education needs to change its teaching methods and subject matter from time to time according to its purpose. In other words, the ability of pharmacology educators to respond flexibly and appropriately to the detailed demands of the educational field is being questioned. In order to meet these demands, the Japanese Pharmacological Society established a "Pharmacology Educator Certification System" last year. This system is given to teachers who are in a position to teach young students the orthodox principles and concepts of pharmacology traditionally rooted in the Japanese Pharmacological Society, after a rigorous review, to guarantee their qualifications and educational skills. It is hoped that this accreditation system will contribute to the realization of what pharmacology should be in the future.