Micro Learning
Start free. Earn a CPD certificate. Then step up.
Bite-sized, high-quality micro-learning in our flagship clinical topics — a genuine taster of the full programme. Complete a micro-course and its synoptic assessment and download a personalised CPD certificate.
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Last editorial review: 6 June 2026 · Next scheduled refresh: 1 September 2026.
A personalised CPD certificate — free
Real, recordable continuing professional development you can take straight to your appraisal.
Each certificate records your name, the topic completed, your assessment score and your short written reflection — formatted to the continuing-professional-development expectations of the UK professional bodies, so it slots straight into your appraisal portfolio.
From free taster to a living postgraduate qualification
Micro Learning is Step 1 of a deliberate ladder. It stands on its own — and it builds toward the awarded CAS.
Two steps of increasing depth, credit and recognition — both contributing to your professional evidence.
Micro-course + Synoptic → CPD certificate
The NVU-awarded CAS
Pick how you want to learn
Micro-courses
Short, topic-specific online lessons in DCRM, menopause & andropause and headache — the taster for each flagship CAS.
Browse micro-coursesSynoptic assessments
Aligned self-assessment question sets that, with the matching micro-course, earn your personalised CPD certificate.
Take an assessmentMasterclasses
Face-to-face UK masterclasses — practical, peer-led sessions carrying 6 CPD credits.
See masterclassesChoose your topic
Each pairs a micro-course with its synoptic assessment — finish both for your free CPD certificate.
Integrated DCRM
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic staging and organ-protective therapy, in a single taster.
Start freeMenopause & Andropause
Safe, individualised hormone prescribing across the menopause transition and male hypogonadism.
Start freeHeadache & Migraine
Safe red-flag triage and modern, CGRP-era migraine management, in a focused taster.
Start freeWhat these qualifications do — and do not — confer
Both Micro Learning (Step 1) and the CAS (Step 2) provide evidence of advanced, university master's-level knowledge training in a defined clinical topic, and contribute to a submission to your regulator or ICB for working at the level of an extended-scope practitioner or in an extended role. They do not, on their own, confer extended-scope or extended-role practice. To practise at that level you must also satisfy your registration college (RCGP, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Royal College of Nursing), your ICB, and your local governance and audit requirements. See the credential explained and Legal & Regulatory.
Ready for the full award?
Your micro-learning is a genuine first step. When you're ready, step up to the NVU-awarded CAS.
CAS Programmes · The CAS explained · Legal & Regulatory · enquiry@mdacumen.com