The Certificate of Achievement in NMC CBT Training is designed to prepare internationally educated nurses and midwives for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Computer-Based Test (CBT), an important component of the UK Test of Competence. The course provides learners with a structured understanding of the CBT, its purpose, assessment format, and the professional standards expected for safe and effective practice in the UK.
Participants will develop knowledge across key areas relevant to the examination, including professional values, communication, evidence-based practice, clinical care, patient safety, and decision-making. The training also introduces effective examination techniques, question interpretation, time management, and preparation strategies to build confidence.
By completing the programme, learners will be better prepared to approach the NMC CBT confidently and understand its role within the wider NMC registration pathway for internationally educated nursing and midwifery professionals.
This training is primarily designed for internationally educated nurses and midwives preparing for the NMC Computer-Based Test (CBT) as part of their UK registration journey. There are no separate formal academic entry requirements for the training course itself. Learners should have an appropriate nursing or midwifery background, adequate English language proficiency, basic digital literacy, and access to a computer and reliable internet connection for online learning and practice assessments.
Course Fee: £1500
The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.
Payment Options:
Please contact the admissions team for further information regarding payment arrangements.
Introduction to NMC CBT
This module introduces learners to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Computer-Based Test (CBT) and its role within the UK registration process. Learners explore the purpose, structure, question formats, assessment expectations, and key areas covered by the examination. Guidance on preparation strategies helps candidates understand what to expect and approach the CBT with greater confidence.
Clinical Practice and Nursing Care
This module develops understanding of safe, effective, and evidence-informed nursing practice within UK healthcare settings. Learners review essential areas including patient assessment, care planning, infection prevention, medication safety, clinical observations, risk management, and person-centred care. Emphasis is placed on applying professional knowledge to realistic clinical scenarios and making appropriate decisions that protect patient safety and promote quality care.
Professional Values and Ethics
Learners explore the professional values, ethical principles, and standards expected of nurses and midwives practising in the UK. The module addresses accountability, confidentiality, consent, dignity, safeguarding, equality, professional boundaries, and duty of care. Learners develop their ability to recognise ethical issues and apply professional judgement in accordance with the NMC Code and relevant standards of practice.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
This module examines effective communication with patients, families, carers, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams. Learners explore verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, documentation, confidentiality, cultural awareness, and communication barriers. The module develops skills for communicating sensitively and professionally while ensuring information is accurate, understandable, appropriately recorded, and supportive of safe, compassionate, person-centred nursing and midwifery practice.
Leadership and Management
Learners develop an understanding of leadership, teamwork, delegation, accountability, and effective management within healthcare environments. The module explores prioritising care, managing workloads, responding to risks, supporting colleagues, and contributing to quality improvement. Learners examine how effective leadership and professional responsibility support patient safety, efficient service delivery, collaborative working, and consistently high standards of nursing and midwifery practice.
Mock Tests and Exam Preparation
This module prepares learners for the CBT through structured practice questions, mock examinations, revision activities, and examination strategies. Learners identify strengths and areas requiring further development while improving question interpretation, time management, and decision-making. Feedback from practice assessments supports targeted revision, helping candidates consolidate their knowledge, become familiar with examination conditions, and approach the CBT with increased confidence.
Completion of the Certificate of Achievement in NMC CBT Training supports professional development rather than providing direct university progression. Learners may pursue further studies in nursing, healthcare management, public health, or specialist clinical practice.
Successful preparation for the NMC CBT also supports progression through the NMC registration pathway, helping internationally educated nurses and midwives work towards professional practice in the UK.
The Certificate of Achievement in NMC CBT Training is designed to prepare internationally educated nurses and midwives for the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Computer-Based Test (CBT), an important component of the UK Test of Competence. The course provides learners with a structured understanding of the CBT, its purpose, assessment format, and the professional standards expected for safe and effective practice in the UK.
Participants will develop knowledge across key areas relevant to the examination, including professional values, communication, evidence-based practice, clinical care, patient safety, and decision-making. The training also introduces effective examination techniques, question interpretation, time management, and preparation strategies to build confidence.
By completing the programme, learners will be better prepared to approach the NMC CBT confidently and understand its role within the wider NMC registration pathway for internationally educated nursing and midwifery professionals.
This training is primarily designed for internationally educated nurses and midwives preparing for the NMC Computer-Based Test (CBT) as part of their UK registration journey. There are no separate formal academic entry requirements for the training course itself. Learners should have an appropriate nursing or midwifery background, adequate English language proficiency, basic digital literacy, and access to a computer and reliable internet connection for online learning and practice assessments.
Course Fee: £1500
The course fee includes access to online learning materials, assessments, tutor support and the student learning portal.
Payment Options:
Please contact the admissions team for further information regarding payment arrangements.
Introduction to NMC CBT
This module introduces learners to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Computer-Based Test (CBT) and its role within the UK registration process. Learners explore the purpose, structure, question formats, assessment expectations, and key areas covered by the examination. Guidance on preparation strategies helps candidates understand what to expect and approach the CBT with greater confidence.
Clinical Practice and Nursing Care
This module develops understanding of safe, effective, and evidence-informed nursing practice within UK healthcare settings. Learners review essential areas including patient assessment, care planning, infection prevention, medication safety, clinical observations, risk management, and person-centred care. Emphasis is placed on applying professional knowledge to realistic clinical scenarios and making appropriate decisions that protect patient safety and promote quality care.
Professional Values and Ethics
Learners explore the professional values, ethical principles, and standards expected of nurses and midwives practising in the UK. The module addresses accountability, confidentiality, consent, dignity, safeguarding, equality, professional boundaries, and duty of care. Learners develop their ability to recognise ethical issues and apply professional judgement in accordance with the NMC Code and relevant standards of practice.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
This module examines effective communication with patients, families, carers, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams. Learners explore verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, documentation, confidentiality, cultural awareness, and communication barriers. The module develops skills for communicating sensitively and professionally while ensuring information is accurate, understandable, appropriately recorded, and supportive of safe, compassionate, person-centred nursing and midwifery practice.
Leadership and Management
Learners develop an understanding of leadership, teamwork, delegation, accountability, and effective management within healthcare environments. The module explores prioritising care, managing workloads, responding to risks, supporting colleagues, and contributing to quality improvement. Learners examine how effective leadership and professional responsibility support patient safety, efficient service delivery, collaborative working, and consistently high standards of nursing and midwifery practice.
Mock Tests and Exam Preparation
This module prepares learners for the CBT through structured practice questions, mock examinations, revision activities, and examination strategies. Learners identify strengths and areas requiring further development while improving question interpretation, time management, and decision-making. Feedback from practice assessments supports targeted revision, helping candidates consolidate their knowledge, become familiar with examination conditions, and approach the CBT with increased confidence.
Completion of the Certificate of Achievement in NMC CBT Training supports professional development rather than providing direct university progression. Learners may pursue further studies in nursing, healthcare management, public health, or specialist clinical practice.
Successful preparation for the NMC CBT also supports progression through the NMC registration pathway, helping internationally educated nurses and midwives work towards professional practice in the UK.
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