Course Information

SNOMED CT E-Learning

• SNOMED International provides a range of E-Learning products to extend your knowledge and understanding of SNOMED CT, including online courses, learning pathways and certification exams.

• Online Courses

  SNOMED International's online courses provide a structured learning program for beginners through to advanced users of SNOMED CT. Online courses currently available include:

  • SNOMED CT Foundation Course - This course provides an introduction to a broad range of SNOMED CT related topics, including the why, what and how of SNOMED CT.
  • SNOMED CT Implementation Course - This course provides an in depth understanding of the stages in implementing a SNOMED CT enabled system - from the decision to adopt SNOMED CT, through to design, procurement, development and use.
  • SNOMED CT Authoring Level 1 Course - This course teaches you the knowledge and skills needed to perform basic SNOMED CT authoring tasks. It also prepares you for the SNOMED CT Authoring Level 1 certification exam.

  For more information about SNOMED CT E-Learning Courses please refer to the SNOMED CT E-Learning Course Guide.

• Learning Pathways

  SNOMED International's learning pathways contain a collection of E-Learning resources designed to teach a specific SNOMED CT skill set in a flexible way. Learning pathways currently available include:

  • SNOMED CT for Developers - The goal of this learning pathway is to teach you enough about SNOMED CT in as short as possible a time to enable you to develop software applications that leverage its capabilities.
  • SNOMED CT for Data Analysts - The goal of this learning pathway is to provide a solid understanding of how SNOMED CT can be used to support your clinical data analytics requirements.

• Certification Exams

  SNOMED International's certification exams allow individuals to be recognized for their capabilities in specific skill areas. The following certification will be available from September 2019:

  • SNOMED CT Authoring Level 1 Certification - This certification recognizes your competence in performing basic SNOMED CT authoring tasks.

  SNOMED International plans to offer the SNOMED CT Authoring Level 2 Certification from 2020.