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Key dates for this course are:
- Wednesday 9 July 2025 - Booking and payment deadline
- W/C 14 July 2025 - Self led content becomes available
- 22 - 26 September 2025 - Live online sessions (over five afternoons 1330-1645)
- 14 January 2026 - Access to content closes
*Delegates signing up for a blended course are expected to take study leave for the designated week of live online workshops/expert Q&A and must be able to attend and actively participate in all 5 afternoons. Delegates must commit to being available for the designated live online sessions - it will not be possible to switch to the live online session week of a different cohort.
This version of the course is required to apply for the Foundation Certificate in IPC
Delegate fees:
- HIS members: £600
- Non-members: £750
You will still save money if you become a member and then book this course.
To be eligible for the member delegate fee, Non-members must join the Society and be approved as a member, before completing the course booking form. 
See payment details for more information.
Expected learning hours:
 Self-led-learning via eLearning platform: approximately 30 - 35 hours (over 6 months)
 Self-led-learning via eLearning platform: approximately 30 - 35 hours (over 6 months)
 Live online workshops and expert Q&A: 15 hours (over one week)
 Live online workshops and expert Q&A: 15 hours (over one week)
CPD:
 This course has been approved for 49 CPD points.
 This course has been approved for 49 CPD points.

 Very helpful in understanding IPC strategies. Would be useful from exam point of view as well
Very helpful in understanding IPC strategies. Would be useful from exam point of view as well
Speciality Trainee in Microbiology
 
        