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Master Certificate in Medical Education

Four certificates in this programme

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Foundation) Foundation certificate
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Intermediate) Intermediate certificate
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Higher) Higher certificate
  • Master Certificate in Medical Education Awarded on completing all three stages
Specialized program for healthcare professionals to develop teaching skills, curriculum design, assessment methods, and educational leadership in medical education
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Programme structure

1 Stage 1 · Foundation Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Foundation) 10 units

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2 Stage 2 · Intermediate Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Intermediate) 15 units

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3 Stage 3 · Higher Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Higher) 20 units

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4 certificates in one programme. Earn a certificate for each completed stage — and on finishing all three, receive the overarching Master Certificate, exclusive to this programme.

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  • A good command of English language
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Assessment is done through:

  • Multiple-choice questions at the end of each unit
  • You need to score at least 60% to pass each unit
  • You can retake quizzes if needed
  • All assessments are online

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

  • A digital certificate from London School of Planning and Management
  • Option to request a physical certificate
  • Transcript of completed units
  • Certification is included in the course fee
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Oliver Hughes
GB · Course completed

I’m thrilled to say this course exceeded every expectation! From the moment I started, the vibrant discussion forums and interactive quizzes kept me motivated. The module on digital learning platforms gave me hands‑on experience with creating virtual patient simulations, which I’ve already rolled out in my university’s medical school. The reading list was spot‑on – cutting‑edge research paired with practical guides. My overall learning journey was exhilarating, and I can’t recommend it enough to anyone looking to modernise their medical teaching toolkit.

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Michael Carter
US · Course completed

The Master Certificate in Medical Education delivered exactly the depth I needed to meet my professional development goals. The curriculum’s focus on curriculum design and assessment strategies enabled me to revamp our residency program’s learning objectives within weeks. I particularly appreciated the case‑based modules on simulation‑based teaching, which I have already applied to develop a new skills lab. The course materials were up‑to‑date, peer‑reviewed, and included downloadable templates that saved me hours of preparation. Overall, the experience was rigorous yet supportive, and I feel fully equipped to lead educational initiatives at my institution.

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Sophie Laurent
CA · Course completed

Honestly, this course was a game‑changer for my teaching practice. I signed up hoping to learn a few new tricks, but ended up mastering the whole process of creating competency‑based learning pathways. The video lectures on feedback loops were super clear, and the downloadable worksheets helped me build a new assessment rubric for my nursing students. The materials felt current – they even referenced the latest Canadian health education standards. I left the program feeling confident and ready to put all this into action back at my college.

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Rahul Kapoor
IN · Course completed

The Master Certificate in Medical Education offered a meticulously detailed exploration of contemporary teaching methodologies. Each week’s syllabus broke down complex concepts—such as outcome‑based education and interprofessional collaboration—into manageable segments, complete with real‑world examples from Indian teaching hospitals. I especially valued the hands‑on assignments that required designing a mini‑curriculum, which I later adapted for my own department. The course resources—textbook excerpts, scholarly articles, and interactive simulations—were all highly relevant and well‑curated. My overall experience was thorough and satisfying, leaving me confident in applying these skills to improve our local medical training programs.





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