Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Continuing Professional Development at The Christie Institute for Cancer Education

At The Christie Institute for Cancer Education, we know that learning never stops—and neither does progress in cancer care. Our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes are designed for healthcare professionals who are committed to staying ahead in their field, enhancing patient care, and growing their expertise in an ever-evolving oncology landscape.

Whether you’re looking to refine your clinical skills, develop leadership expertise, or explore cutting-edge advancements in cancer treatment, our CPD offering provides flexible, high-quality education tailored to your career journey. From immersive study days and interactive workshops to online learning and specialist masterclasses, we bring together leading experts, the latest research, and real-world clinical insights to ensure every learning experience is meaningful and impactful.

At The Christie, we believe in progress, excellence, and partnership—and we’re here to support your ongoing professional development every step of the way.

Choose your CPD

Study days and conferences

From 1/2 day virtual workshops through to 3-day conferences, we offer a full range of accredited and unaccredited CPD. Choose how you learn.

Maguire Communication and Leadership Academy

World class communication skills training from our expert Maguire trainers. Offering a variety of face to face, virtual and blended learning opportunities. Choose the training that's right for you.

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education

From UG placements to PG training and beyond. We're here to support you on your journey. Find out more.

Academic Education programmes and modules

Find out about our academic education programmes offered in collaboration with partnering academic institutions.

Clinical Skills

From patient handling to SACT training and beyond find out about the breadth of training provided by our expert clinical skills team.

GatewayC

GatewayC is the early cancer diagnosis resource for primary care professionals. Find out more and explore free CPD courses.

Primary care education

Our Primary Care education is focussed on providing education to directly improve early diagnosis. Find out more.

Surgical education

Our surgical education portfolio provides a comprehensive programme of academic, revision and preparation courses. Find out more.

Workforce education and professional development

From work placements, apprenticeships and community inclusion to training, cpd, and academic education support, our Workforce Development team provide expert advice and professional education to our incredible colleagues across The Trust. Find out more.

The Christie Integrative Therapies Training Unit

As a world renowned ITTU, we are delighted to offer a range of educational events including standalone workshops, diplomas and conferences for integrative therapists, complementary therapists, Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and researchers. Find out more.

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Work experience

At The Christie, we believe in creating opportunities that help shape brighter futures. That’s why we offer a variety of work experience placements for students and young people across Greater Manchester.

Elective placement requests

Find out how you can apply for an elective placement at The Christie, whether you are a medical student or a non-medical student.

Education events sponsorship opportunities

Sponsoring an event with The Christie Education Events Team will provide you with the opportunity to support the development of cancer education and patient care.