New FREE Understanding FGM and Awareness of Forced Marriage courses now available
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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12th June 2026
Straight forward to book and straight…
Straight forward to book and straight forward to pass the training on to the appropriate person.
11th June 2026
Easy to access a very comprehensive…
Easy to access a very comprehensive safeguarding course
11th June 2026
Easy to follow
Easy to follow
11th June 2026
Easy and understandable no fuss
Easy and understandable no fuss
9th June 2026
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UNIQUE AND PROFESSIONAL
9th June 2026
Easy to use, accessible and affordable
The website is easy to use, and the course options are vast, so you have many CPD and compliance accreditations you can acquire, which is brilliant. Pricing is affordable, and courses are easily accessible from digital devices.
9th June 2026
Great course
Great course, very enlightening
9th June 2026
It was easy to book and the course was…
It was easy to book and the course was full of up todate information
8th June 2026
Simple and straightforward purchase.
Simple and straightforward purchase.
8th June 2026
Easy to use
After an initial hiccup, registering the staff, this was resolved quite quickly and the process for booking was very easy and straight forward.
Excellent
4.8 out of 5
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