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The IGCS Nursing Certificate Program has received a significant update! Updated program now available on Education360!
We are pleased to announce that the IGCS Nursing Certificate Program has been updated for 2026. The refreshed curriculum reflects current evidence and practice in gynecologic oncology nursing, equipping nurses everywhere to provide evidence-based care to women with gynecologic cancers and to advocate for the best possible health outcomes.
Since its launch in 2023, the program has brought gynecologic oncology education to nurses around the world. This new edition builds on that foundation and incorporates the treatment advances of recent years. 

Modules 

The program consists of 13 educational modules that build a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of caring for women with gynecologic cancer.
  • Basics of Gynecologic Cancer 
  • Global Cancer Perspective and Gynecologic Cancer 
  • Cancer Treatment Planning: Patient and Clinician Factors 
  • Treatment 
  • Cervical Cancer 
  • Uterine/Endometrial Cancer 
  • Ovarian, Fallopian Tube and Peritoneal Cancer
  • Vulvar Cancer 
  • Uncommon Cancers 
  • Survivorship and Quality of Life 
  • Palliative Care 
  • Clinical Trials and Research 
  • Nurses' Health and Wellbeing 
The program is designed for nurses at every stage of their career, whether currently practicing or aspiring to specialize in gynecologic oncology. The modules are relevant for nurses in low-, middle- and high-income countries, in any practice setting.
Physicians and all health care providers looking to elevate their clinical expertise are also welcome to enroll in the program. We encourage physicians to invite their nursing and allied health team members to explore this learning opportunity. Free for IGCS Members, the program reflects our commitment to every member of the multidisciplinary gynecologic cancer care team.
  • Written curriculum, videos and slide presentations
  • Self-paced program allowing you to begin exactly where you left off
  • Multiple choice exam questions
  • Certificate of completion provided
  • Free for IGCS Members
Already completed the original program? Your certificate remains valid, and we encourage you to explore the updated content.
We would like to thank the authors who generously contributed their expertise to both the original program and this new edition. This update would not be possible without their commitment and involvement
Nursing Authors Sarah Belton, Ireland, Chair Chrissy Donovan-Kirklava, USA, Chair Anne Mellon, Australia, Chair Rozlyn Ali, New Zealand Dona Chakroborty, India (Version 1) Julie Eng, Singapore Andreia Fernandes, UK Noriko Fujiwara, Japan Bronwyn Jennings, Australia Kayla Kafka-Peterson, USA Claudia Main, New Zealand (Version 1) Kerene Payne, South Africa Raquel Ramos, Brazil Kasia Wydrzynska, USA
Physician Authors Robert Coleman, USA Raimundo Correa, Chile Lois Eva, New Zealand Keiichi Fujiwara, Japan (Version 1) Angela Lin, Australia Lisa Mackenzie, Australia Kris Maloney, Australia (Version 1) Christian Marth, Austria Anisa Mburu, Kenya Joe Ng, Singapore Joseph Noh, South Korea Michael Pearl, USA Michael Quinn, Australia

Sarah Belton Gynae Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioner Ireland

Chrissy Donovan-Kriklava Surgical Oncology Nurse Practitioner USA

Anne Mellon Gynaeoncology Clinical Nurse Consultant Australia