You don't need to be a safeguarding professional to help protect someone at risk. If you work in the community — in a shop, salon, taxi, café, or anywhere people talk — you could be the person who notices something isn't right. This free online course gives you the knowledge to recognise the warning signs of FGM, understand where to get help, and feel confident taking action.
RegisterThis short, accessible course is designed for anyone who wants to understand FGM and feel prepared if they ever encounter someone at risk. You’ll learn:
Free. Online. Takes under an hour.
Made for everyday community roles
You don’t need a formal safeguarding role to make a difference. This course is for anyone whose day-to-day work puts them in contact with the public, including:
People in roles like these are often trusted by the communities they serve. That trust means you may be one of the first to notice a concern — and this course helps you know what to do
Virtual College is a leading expert in safeguarding training, that’s why we deliver free training in FGM, Forced Marriage and many more courses.
We also offer a paid extended FGM course designed for professionals who want a deeper understanding of safeguarding, cultural context, and legislation.
This CPD-certified course builds on the free introduction and covers:
Ideal for: Professionals who require a more comprehensive, in-depth training.
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2nd November 2026
Easy to read , compleat.
It was easy to understand and very informative...the price is ok.
2nd November 2026
Excellent service
the whole process from viewing & choosing the courses, through to allocating watching them has been easy. We did have one small self inflicted problem, and the team at Virtual College resolved in within an hour for us. Cannot fault our experience
2nd November 2026
Level 2 food hygiene
Good to facts regarding food hygiene and safety knowledge Excellent
31st October 2026
Nice easy and vet understandable…
Nice easy and vet understandable learning
30th October 2026
Straight forwars.booking and a good…
Straight forwars.booking and a good range of courses
30th October 2026
An easy platform to use
An easy platform to use
29th October 2026
Availability of support at the end of a…
Availability of support at the end of a telephone.
27th October 2026
The usual excellent Virtual College Service
The usual excellent Virtual College Service. Easy to find, book and pay for courses and send a link to the person taking it by email. My 'go to' online training provider.
27th October 2026
Everything was simple and easy to…
Everything was simple and easy to understand.
25th October 2026
In my own space and at a pace I can…
In my own space and at a pace I can work at.
Excellent
4.8 out of 5
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