RCSI short courses

Advance your healthcare career with flexible, high-impact short courses at RCSI. Our courses, including CPD and micro-credentials, are designed to fit your professional schedule, allowing you to upskill at your own pace.

Delivered through online and hybrid formats, our programmes provide you with up-to-date, in-depth knowledge and skills that can be directly applied in your field. Learn from leading healthcare experts and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.

Elevate your career

Our programmes are designed to deliver engaging, interactive learning experiences that are flexible, user-friendly, and supported by expert faculty.

Expert faculty

Learn from healthcare leaders and academics who bring cutting-edge expertise and insights into the classroom.

Learner-centered design

Our courses are thoughtfully designed to provide an intuitive, user-friendly experience that supports your success.

Interactive learning

Engage in dynamic, interactive learning that enhances your understanding through real-world examples and expert insights.

Career advancement

Gain industry-relevant insights that enhance your employability and support your professional growth in the healthcare industry.

About RCSI short courses

RCSI’s short courses are designed to empower healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their fields. Whether you are looking to earn CPD points, explore micro-credential programmes, or expand your expertise, our flexible courses fit around your busy schedule. Our learning environments support innovative, evidence-based courses, providing you with up-to-date knowledge and skills that you can apply immediately in your professional life.


Flexible learning options

Our courses are delivered through online and hybrid formats, allowing you to learn at your own pace while balancing professional commitments.

Practical skills focus

Our programmes emphasise real-world applications, providing you with actionable skills that you can apply immediately in your healthcare role.

Peer-to-peer learning

Engage with fellow healthcare professionals, exchanging knowledge and experiences that enhance your learning journey.

CPD-SS

RCSI offers a Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS) to help doctors not in training meet Irish Medical Council requirements. Eligible non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) can access a range of programmes, including full and half-day courses in both technical and non-technical skills.

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Hospital doctors

Leading healthcare education

Healthcare focus

Ranked number five in the world for ‘Good Health and Well-being’ in THE Impact Rankings 2024.

Global outlook

Ranked in the Top 200 of the Times Higher Education (THE) Clinical and Health 2024.

International recognition

Accredited by National University of Ireland and internationally recognised.

Worldwide network

International alumni base of 32,000 healthcare professionals and leaders.