FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Payments can be made by credit card or bank transfer, depending on the course you will be attending. For all one and two-day courses, payment is due upon registration.
We offer flexible payment options for our modular programs.
See individual programs for more information.

Typically, a course will run from 9 am to 5 pm with two coffee breaks and lunch.

Our short practical courses are aimed to help all veterinary professionals that are looking to become proficient in the described techniques and gain more confidence while becoming better in their field of expertise. The E-learning CE programs that can lead to the GPCert /VTCert are designed for professionals that want to increase and broaden their knowledge in specific areas of veterinary medicine and want to gain an internationally recognized certification.

Improve International was established in 1998 by a group of veterinarians from across the UK, including a number of recognized experts. We provide the highest quality CE in a format that allows you to develop your skills and knowledge logically and progressively, under the supervision of dedicated Course Directors, each of whom have the highest qualifications in their field.
Our courses are run in venues across the United Kingdom and also in a number of other countries including the United States, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Cyprus, Norway, Finland, Australia, Japan, Mexico, Korea and China.

Improve International partners with some of the best and most highly recognized organizations in the veterinary market in order to further enhance the quality of our training.

All applicants must hold a veterinary qualification.

Module content is hosted on a Moodle platform:

Access to the Moodle platform will be provided for a period of one year after the last day of the program.

You will spend on average 3-4 hours per week. Preparation of assessments and revising for the final exam is additional, depending on your program.

No, there are no live sessions or any obligation to be online at a defined day/hour. You will have support from the Module Tutor during the month the module is live, so we advise you to complete the learning activities within that time (one month) and to take the opportunity to upload questions on the Forum.

Once a module has gone live, all the content will remain available and you can continue to access it whenever you want, at your own pace, on your mobile phone, computer, or tablet.

No, the program has an order that must be followed. You can always review the lessons you have already completed but it is not possible to access lessons before the month when they are planned to be live.

The GPCert is a middle-tier qualification awarded to veterinarians who successfully complete a dedicated modular training program accredited by ISVPS and the associated ISVPS assessments. Only registered veterinarians who have been qualified for a minimum of one year can apply to undertake a General Practitioner Certificate.

To achieve a GPCert you must:

The PgC is a university qualification positioned at Masters Level 7 within the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) framework for higher and further education. The PgC is a recognized academic qualification which will demonstrate that you have achieved a certain standard in that subject.

In addition to the assessment criteria for the GPCert you will need to:

Harper Adams University (HAU) is responsible for the assessment of the case diary and reflective essay.

The PgC is worth 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits but delegates are advised to check with their local governing body for the relevance of these credits in their country.

Yes, there are additional assessment criteria. Contact your Program Tutor for further information.

For up to date exam dates please visit www.isvps.org

Besides the exam fee being included in the course price, registration is required and must be done directly to ISVPS – you will be provided with contact details allowing you to complete their registration forms

All the assessments are online. ISVPS is responsible for invigilation of the exam using an independent invigilation company. More details can be found here.

All ISVPS assessments are uploaded to the candidates’ area via the ISVPS website. You will be given a login to the candidates’ area when you register with ISVPS.

At the beginning of the month, the content for weeks 1 and 2 will be released. At the beginning of the 3rd week of the month, the remaining content will be released. All content will be available for one year after the course ends. You can subsequently renew your access to the platform by paying an annual fee (price available upon request).

You will spend on average 3-4 hours per week. Preparation of assessments and revising for the final exam is additional depending on your route.

We have been closely following the WHO updates and recommendations regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and are taking all the necessary measures to ensure the safety of our staff, speakers and delegates. Personal protective equipment will be provided to all participants on our on-site courses.

If the situation persists, we will have no alternative but to postpone our programs. Any alteration will be communicated in good time to minimize any inconvenience.