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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Infectious Disease and Travel Health

Lyme Disease Toolkit

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by the spirochaete Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted by tick bites. Ticks occur worldwide, in both urban...

  • Published

    21 March 2025

  • Course duration

    30 minutes
Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Misuse

Managing Addictions in Primary Care | Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February 2026

This is a recording of a live conference that took place on Thursday 26 and Friday 27 March 2026. This recording will be available to view until 13...

  • Published

    13 March 2025

  • Course duration

    5-6 hours
Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Misuse

Managing Addictions in Primary Care | Thursday 26 February 2026

This is a recording of a live conference that took place on Thursday 26 March 2026. This recording will be available to view until 11 December 2026...

  • Published

    28 February 2025

  • Course duration

    5-6 hours
Mental Health

Suicide Prevention

With mental health problems affecting 25% of the population each year, the assessment of suicide risk is a common part of general practice. This...

  • Published

    18 February 2025

  • Course duration

    60 minutes
Metabolic Problems and Endocrinology

Type 2 diabetes and the low GI diet

Type 2 diabetes is an increasingly common and progressive disease, the progression of which can sometimes be paused or even reversed using a low...

  • Published

    14 February 2025

  • Course duration

    30 minutes
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