Examples of courses and e-learning
Examples of CPD activities
The list of links below is by no means exhaustive, but aims to give you some ideas and inspiration on where you might be able to find short courses, resources, events or online learning.
The ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ cannot verify the quality or content of courses or learning resources, so please use care and judgment when selecting them and research the providers carefully. The exception to this is where a resource has been officially accredited by the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ.
Course search websites
- Search UK universities with a school of nursing. You can browse by region or rating and enquire directly with each university for information about short courses, CPD, or learning modules for nurses. Alternatively you can browse and filter by region, course type (e.g. part time, distance, flexible, etc.)
- Search for health related courses.
- Search for courses, events, e-learning, workshops and seminars.
- Search for courses, e-learning and workshops
- Search and apply for distance learning courses
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ accredited events and resources - A list of events, resources, training, and CPD that has been accredited by the ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ
Free ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ courses
ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ Learning resources - Free online resources on nursing essentials to help with revalidation.
- A sample of free ÂÌñ»»ÆÞ accredited online learning modules.
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Free online courses
- E-learning resources. to see if you can get free access.
- A list of free health and social care training courses.
- Free online courses from top universities and specialist organisations.
- Free nursing courses online, looking at the latest research and advice on patient care.
- Free online courses. (Filter by 'health, sports and psychology.')
- Clinical e-learning resources, some of which are free.
are provided by Public Health England (PHE)
- Contains a selection of free online CPD courses, some of which are suitable for nurses.
- Over 750 free online courses in topics such as health, fitness, nutrition with the free option of downloading your "learner record."
- Offers free (Government-funded) online Level 2 courses on topics such as health, mental health, management, and IT skills.
- Free online courses on subjects such as health, leadership, project management, finance, and strategic management.
Medicines Management
: For both qualified and student nurses/midwives, this programme aims to improve education around medicines management and optimisation, and is aligned to NMC Standards for Medicines Management. Free with an NHS.uk or NHS.net address.
Leadership
: The two week introduction to the course (Course 0) is free. Those working or studying within healthcare in the UK may be eligible to complete further modules (Level 1 and 2) for free. Those outside the UK or who can't meet can pay for access to Level 1 & 2 through .
has a variety of programmes to help you grow as a leader.
Education
by Edx.org. This interactive course will introduce you to coaching skills for learner-centred conversations
by The University of Glasgow
Research
The NIHR (National Institute of Healthcare Research) has free courses such as, "Improving Healthcare through Clinical Research," "Good Clinical Practice," and, "What is Health Research." See the NIHR's for more details.
Health Charities
Health related charities offer all sorts of free online learning, training modules, grants, and even face to face learning.
Search for charities relevant to your field of interest and browse their websites or get in touch directly to see what they offer.
Here are just some examples:
Sexual Health Charity - Training courses and resources for healthcare professionals
- Training courses and events.
- Training courses, professional development resources, competency frameworks, workshops and more.
- Includes a free online training programme, designed to provide nurses with a deeper understanding of kidney cancer and its treatment.
- Clinical resources, CPD opportunities, learning and development, and more.
- Resources and details about courses and CPD modules. Includes free online learning resources.
- Face to face courses, online courses, funding and resources.
Events and conferences
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- Upcoming events and conferences across the UK
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