Finding the right CPD course for you and your career
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an essential part of veterinary practice, but it can be daunting to choose from the many options available. Below is a summary of courses we offer, from programmes that offer an ISVPS or Harper Adams University qualification, to short, practical, hands-on courses in our UK-based wet labs.
We also offer varied learning options to fit around busy working practice, including face to face, online and blended (a mixture of the two) – find out more below.
By choosing our veterinary CPD courses, you can rest assured that you’ll get the best possible learning experience, built from over 25 years’ experience and 40,000+ alumni!

Advanced Postgraduate Programmes
ISVPS General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert)
For experienced professionals seeking to expand their knowledge, skills, and academic qualifications by studying a particular subject in-depth. Our advanced postgraduate programmes enable you to manage increasingly complex cases and procedures, progressing your career as a respected, accomplished veterinary professional.
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Postgraduate Programmes
ISVPS General Practitioner Certificate (GPCert)
Harper Adams University Postgraduate Certificate (PgC)
Our popular veterinary postgraduate training programmes are the perfect fit for vets who want to focus on a particular field, as they build on skills and confidence to manage more complicated cases. Expand your expertise and learn in the way that suits you, whether that’s online, face-to-face or a mixture of the two. Many of our PgC Programmes are also recognised for application to the RCVS Advanced Practitioner Status.
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Focus 20 Programmes
ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)
Focus 20 courses provide relevant and accessible CPD for vets, keeping you at the forefront of the latest industry topics and discussions. Focus 20 are shorter than our postgraduate programmes but still provide key skills and knowledge, diving into critical areas needed for everyday clinical practice. They suit vets with a postgraduate certificate who want to study an area in more detail, or vets who want an introduction to postgraduate training before considering a postgraduate certificate.
Find out moreAccelerated Programmes
ISVPS Foundation Certificate (FCert)
A convenient and efficient way to improve your skills and expand your knowledge in a specific area of clinical practice. With 100% online delivery and 24/7 access, you can join anytime to fast-track your CPD. Our Emergency and Critical Care programme was built in collaboration with Animal Emergency Service (AES) veterinarians, including Members and Fellows of the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
Find out moreAcademy Series
12 CPD hours per course
Designed in partnership with the University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine, these online CPD courses offer immersive lecture-style learning experiences split into five semesters. Each course is specifically designed to enhance your expertise in a particular subject area, giving you the tools to excel in your field – no matter what stage of your career.
Find out moreShort Practical Courses
6 CPD hours per day
Maximise your skills in your chosen topic with our short practical vet courses. Over one to four days in our wet labs, you’ll benefit from an exceptional learning experience that focuses on specific clinical topics and techniques, including practical sessions from world-class speakers, that ensure you get the latest knowledge and skills within a real-life practice environment.
Find out moreFlexible ways to learn, you choose
How you choose to learn will depend on multiple factors including work/life balance and your preferred learning style. Over the years, following customer feedback and the latest technology, we’ve expanded learning options to suit busy veterinary professionals!
Progress through learning – choose Improve Veterinary Education
World-leaders in postgraduate veterinary CPD, with over 25 years of experience
Globally recognised qualifications from the International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ISVPS) and Harper Adams University
The first veterinary CPD provider globally to provide a bespoke career pathway for veterinary professionals wanting to achieve lifelong learning
Wide range of veterinary topics including small animal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging and more
Different learning options available including face to face, online and blended courses to suit individual needs
World-renowned speakers and experts who deliver an exceptional learning experience and ongoing support