Learning courses and events

Created by GPs, for GPs - the College delivers over 500 courses and events each year to support your learning and development at every stage of your career.

From clinical updates and wellbeing workshops to leadership and practice management, our programme offers something for every GP. Choose the format that works for you - in-person or online - and gain practical skills, fresh insights, and earn CPD credits along the way.

Our popular courses include our free-to-member One Day Essentials, MRCGP (SCA/AKT) preparation, Minor Surgery Skills, Learn and Connect, and the Essentials Webinar series - all available at preferential rates for RCGP members.

As the professional home for GPs, we are committed to helping you deliver the highest standards of patient care. Alongside our courses and events, you’ll find a rich mix of online learning, podcasts, books, journals, blogs, consultancy, and general practice support - making the RCGP your trusted career companion.

All courses and events

Explore all forthcoming RCGP events – courses, conferences, lectures, webinars, and in-person and online workshops covering various clinical topics.

MRCGP (SCA/AKT) courses

These nationally set courses are designed to assist trainee GPs in passing the SCA and AKT assessments.

SCA preparation webinars

If you're an ST2 or ST3 planning to take the SCA exam, register for our free two-part webinar series to give yourself the best chance at exam success.

SCA webinars for GP trainers

Refresh your knowledge on the SCA to help you prepare, guide and support your trainees for exam success.

One Day Essentials

Designed for GPs - all our live ODEs are free to RCGP members. Topics span the GP curriculum and provide practical tips and take-home messages to help you improve your practice and patient outcomes.

Consulting skills courses

The College delivers skills-based courses for GPs and other primary care professionals seeking to practise and understand the risks involved in telephone assessments.

Essentials Webinar Series

Explore our series of 90-minute clinically focussed webinars, developed and delivered by leading experts. Each event is broadcast ‘live’ and contains key info, practical tips, and take-home messages.

Minor Surgery courses

Competitively priced, the RCGP minor surgery courses provide practical, hands-on training using state-of-the-art models, instruments and simulated tissues.

eLearning courses

The RCGP eLearning platform provides a variety of peer-reviewed courses and certifications to support revalidation and CPD, including podcasts, screencasts, videos, and dedicated hubs.

Flagship conferences

The RCGP hosts multiple conferences annually, which are open to all attendees. However, RCGP members receive either free admission or preferential rates.

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