General practice is one of the broadest and most demanding medical specialties. On any given day, a GP might be expected to manage everything from acute injuries to chronic disease, mental health, dermatology, children’s health, and more. With such a diverse caseload, meeting your professional development goals and annual CPD requirements can quickly become overwhelming, especially when traditional courses take a one-size-fits-all approach.
That’s where Micro-Courses are gaining traction.
Recent data shows that GPs prefer short, focused education modules that are directly relevant to the conditions they see in their practice. Between busy clinics, paperwork, and personal commitments, it’s often unrealistic to commit to an extended certificate program, especially if your immediate learning need is specific and narrow in scope.
Micro-Courses give GPs the flexibility to:
Target immediate learning gaps, whether it’s managing acne, interpreting ECGs, or initiating insulin in type 2 diabetes.
Learn on their own terms, with modules designed to be completed in under 10 hours.
Earn CPD hours without committing to a full program.
For example, if you’re seeing an increase in skin conditions or minor surgical procedures, you can efficiently upskill with a Micro-Course on dermoscopy or suturing techniques, without needing to enrol in a comprehensive skin cancer certificate which typically takes about 70 hours.
This modular approach is especially useful for early-career GPs and GP Registrars building confidence across a wide range of topics, or experienced practitioners wanting a refresher on a specific condition they haven’t seen in a while.
Micro-Courses are not just about convenience — they’re about precision learning! Rather than wading through hours of content you don’t immediately need, you can get straight to the point: current guidelines, practical tips, and case-based learning that you can apply the very next day in your clinic.
In a fast-evolving primary care environment, staying up to date isn’t just important — it’s essential. Micro-Courses are an easier, smarter, and more tailored way for GPs to earn CPD and improve their practice.
🎓 Learn exactly what you need — when you need it.
Micro-Courses are short CPD modules in specific topics, all drawn from our trusted certificate programs. Choose from 400+ modules across 20+ clinical fields. Complete in under 10 hours, from $95 — ideal for GPs looking for quick, targeted learning without committing to a full course.