MRCGP courses for SCA and AKT exam preparation

Get yourself exam-ready with our range of paid courses and free webinars, all designed to support candidates in preparing for the MRCGP exams.

Our SCA courses give you the chance to practise your consultation skills and gain constructive feedback from an MRCGP SCA examiner, while our AKT courses include a mock test created by the AKT writers.

Free SCA preparation webinars

Get yourself exam-ready, and give yourself the best chance at success!

Our SCA preparation webinar series is designed to support candidates, specifically ST2s and ST3s, planning to sit the SCA exam within the next three months. These webinars cover what to expect and how to prepare for the exam, and include case studies to illustrate best practice on how to structure consultations. You’ll also have ample opportunity to ask the experts your burning questions.

All our learning is written and facilitated by experienced SCA examiners and AKT GP experts. This means you can be assured of the quality and give yourself the best chance at exam success.

For GP trainers and educators

You spoke, we listened: we’re delighted to announce our free-to-member webinar series for trainers covering all you need to know about the Simulated Consultation Assessment (SCA). The webinars are delivered in two-parts, covering what trainers need to know about the exam and consultation techniques, and case examples and exam preparation.

Enhance your role as a trainer and prepare your candidates to achieve exam success.

For all enquiries, please contact RCGPcourses@rcgp.org.uk.

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The RCGP 1-day SCA Preparation Course

This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners.


  • Date

    15 January 2026
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    3

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Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar) - Part one

Join us for the first of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.


  • Date

    15 January 2026
  • Start time

    19:00
  • Places left

    1970
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The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.


  • Date

    19 January 2026
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    0

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SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar) - Part two

Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Brigadier (Retd) Robin Simpson, Dr Pauline Foreman and Dr Meiling Denney. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.


  • Date

    29 January 2026
  • Start time

    19:00
  • Places left

    1968
Sold out

Zoom

The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.


  • Date

    09 February 2026
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    0

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The RCGP South-West 1-Day AKT Spex Preparation Course

This 1-Day AKT Spex Preparation Course offers more specific support around approaches to taking the AKT Exam. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and a previous DiT experience. Please note that this 1-Day AKT Spex Preparation Course is open to South-West Severn & Peninsula GP Registrars only.


  • Date

    10 February 2026
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    40

Zoom

The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.


  • Date

    23 February 2026
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    3

Zoom

The RCGP 3-day SCA preparation course

This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Prof. Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.


  • Date

    09 March 2026
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    31

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Statistics for the AKT and beyond

Join us in-person for two half-days to explain the key concepts of statistics. You will improve existing knowledge and understanding, learn new skills, help interpret scientific papers and increase confidence in passing the AKT exam. Delegates are required to attend BOTH days.


  • Date

    13 March 2026
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    28