Courses and events

Rated 9/10 for delegate satisfaction – discover the College’s wide-ranging catalogue of courses and events, designed to celebrate your achievements, support your wellbeing, develop your clinical and professional confidence, while connecting you to our diverse community.

We offer a diverse programme spanning everything from clinical updates and deep dives to management and leadership, wellbeing and innovation. Most events are free for RCGP members, and where there is a cost, you’ll benefit from preferential rates.

Looking for something specific? Easily search by event type, topic, location or date to find the perfect fit for your learning needs.

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The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This SCA preparation course is designed to help ST3s who are preparing to sit their SCA examination. The day will involve our experienced examiners showing you how to structure and manage your consultations to give you the best possible chance of success in the SCA exam.

  • Date

    18 May 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    36

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

    24 May 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    36

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

    07 June 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    36

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

    21 June 2027

  • Start time

    09:00

  • Places left

    36

Learn and Connect: CPR Update, Liverpool, 9.30am

You are invited to join our CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Liverpool. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on basic life support, including a certificate for both adult and children, in accordance with UK resuscitation guidelines 2025, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £30 non members. Practice staff welcome. Other venues and dates available to book.

  • Date

    05 July 2027

  • Start time

    09:30

  • Places left

    16

Learn and Connect: CPR Update, Liverpool, 11.30am

You are invited to join our CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Liverpool. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on basic life support, including a certificate for both adult and children, in accordance with UK resuscitation guidelines 2025, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £30 non members. Practice staff welcome. Other locations and dates available to book.

  • Date

    05 July 2027

  • Start time

    11:30

  • Places left

    16

Learn and Connect: CPR Update, Liverpool, 1.30pm

You are invited to join our CPR Update/Refresher course taking place in Liverpool. A Learn and Connect event that will provide you with an update on basic life support, including a certificate for both adult and children, in accordance with UK resuscitation guidelines 2025, while also offering the opportunity to meet other local GPs. Free/refundable for RCGP members. £30 non members. Practice staff welcome. Other locations and dates available to book.

  • Date

    05 July 2027

  • Start time

    13:30

  • Places left

    16

SCA Exam: FULL Day Preparation course, July 2027

Pass the SCA exam by improving your consulting skills. Role-played cases supplement practical advice in this one day course run by SCA examiners

  • Date

    16 July 2027

  • Start time

    09:15

  • Places left

    18

A trainer's guide to the SCA: an introduction - part one

In the first part of this two-part series, the panel will cover what trainers need to know about the exam, including its regulations, practical arrangements, curriculum, case mix, marking system, examiners expectations and common misunderstandings. It will also describe how trainers can help trainees develop consultation structure and skills most likely to prove successful in the exam. The SCA component of the MRCGP exam is a significant and challenging milestone in a trainee's career, and the support of their trainer is crucial for their success.

  • Date

    11 November 2027

  • Start time

    19:00

  • Places left

    2000