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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Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar)

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, Dr Robin Simpson and Dr Jim Bartlett. 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

    10 July 2025
  • Start time

    19:00
  • Places left

    1612
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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 Dr Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.


  • Date

    14 July 2025
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    0

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AKT preparation course

This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.


  • Date

    15 July 2025
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    64
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Telephone consulting and triage skills

This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practiced effectively. This day will give you tools and techniques to best handle remote telephone consultations.


  • Date

    16 July 2025
  • Start time

    09:15
  • Places left

    -1

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SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar)

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, Dr Robin Simpson, and Dr Jim Bartlett. 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

    17 July 2025
  • Start time

    19:00
  • Places left

    1672

Zoom

Telephone consulting and triage skills

This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practiced effectively. This day will give you tools and techniques to best handle remote telephone consultations.


  • Date

    29 July 2025
  • Start time

    09:15
  • Places left

    13

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The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course | 31 July 2025

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

    31 July 2025
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    12

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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

    14 August 2025
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    36
Sold out

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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 Dr Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.


  • Date

    18 August 2025
  • Start time

    09:00
  • Places left

    0