eLearning courses

Created by GPs, for GPs - the College delivers over 150 peer-reviewed courses each year to develop your clinical knowledge and professional confidence.

Our award-winning eLearning is designed to fit around the realities of general practice. With flexible formats - from full courses and specialist hubs to five-minute videos and short podcasts - you can learn in a way that suits you. All CPD is free for RCGP members, and covers both clinical and non-clinical topics. Toolkits, pathways, and curated hubs bring together the resources you need, when you need them.

If you’re starting out, you’ll find tailored support through GP SelfTest, InnovAiT (the go-to journal for GP registrars), and our MRCGP preparation courses. For every stage of your career, RCGP eLearning ensures you stay informed and up to date with the latest evidence.

As your professional home, the RCGP is committed to helping you deliver the highest standards of patient care. Learn anywhere, anytime, earn CPD credits to put towards your appraisal or re-validation, and take the next step in your medical journey with confidence.

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Neurology

Acquired and Traumatic Brain Injury

Patients who suffered an acquired or traumatic brain injuries are a frequent occurrence in general practice. This screencast covers the epidemiology,...

  • Published

    11 February 2025

  • Course duration

    15 minutes
Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Misuse

Screening for Alcohol Use Disorders

This screencast looks at screening for alcohol use disorders, and highlights particular opportunities that shouldn’t be missed. The assessment of...

  • Published

    10 February 2025

  • Course duration

    15 minutes
Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology

The Evolving Role of GLP1-RA in Obesity

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are a class of drugs initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes and are now becoming more...

  • Published

    6 February 2025

  • Course duration

    15 minutes
Cardiovascular Health

Listen, Suspect, Refer: A guide to detecting heart valve disease

Valvular heart disease is increasingly common due to an ageing population. There are newer, less invasive, treatments available meaning that...

  • Published

    31 January 2025

  • Course duration

    30 minutes
Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology

Management of obesity and overweight

This course will discuss the epidemiology and science behind the rising rates of obesity and overweight, including the role of genetics and the...

  • Published

    31 January 2025

  • Course duration

    60 minutes
Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology

Child and adolescent obesity

This course will help you to understand the genetic, environmental and behavioural interactions that lead to children and adolescents developing...

  • Published

    31 January 2025

  • Course duration

    60 minutes
Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology

Treatment Options in Obesity

This module aims to educate primary care health professionals on current treatment options available to patients with obesity. It will discuss...

  • Published

    31 January 2025

  • Course duration

    15 minutes
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Mental Health
  • Musculoskeletal Health

Veterans' Health

There are 2.03 million veterans in England, Wales and Scotland combined; many have medical needs, which are sometimes different to those of the...

  • Published

    28 January 2025

  • Course duration

    90 minutes
Consulting in General Practice
  • Infectious Disease and Travel Health
  • Respiratory Health

Video consultation skills: the how-to guide for general practice

This 90-minute webinar focusses on how to make the most out of video consultations. During this webinar we will look at the basic principles of video...

  • Published

    25 January 2025

  • Course duration

    90 minutes