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This qualification will open doors in your professional pursuits, and equip you to better manage and treat the patients with obesity you interact with.</p> <p><strong>SCOPE Certification offers:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Credible and up-to-date obesity education materials developed by leading experts in the field </li> <li>A qualification to add to your CV that is recognised worldwide</li> <li>CPD and CME points to support your professional development requirements</li> <li>Access to an international community of obesity experts </li> <li>Faster and more flexible than a degree or diploma</li> </ul> <p>SCOPE Certification is the <strong>only </strong>internationally-recognised certification in obesity management.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <img class="scope_after_effect" src="/images/templates/SCOPE_Website_Imagery_AW_Slash.png" alt=""/> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fluid fluid-text-and-image fifty-fifty-l colour-coral remove-gap remove-top-gap" data-aos="fade" data-aos-offset="100" data-aos-delay="0"> <div class="container-fluid container-no-gutter"> <div class="row row-no-gutter "> <div class="col-12 col-md-6 mx-auto content_col"> <div class="justify-content-center inner-col"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-8 col-md-8 col-lg-7 d-flex align-items-center"> <div class="ff-inset"> <span class="badge badge-secondary"></span> <h3 class="title"></h3> <h2 style="color:#EB5B5C; margin-top: 0px;">Who is eligible?</h2> <p>SCOPE Certification is open to all healthcare professionals* with at least 6 months' practical experience related to obesity management within a medical or allied healthcare professional setting. 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You may choose to accumulate the remaining 8 points through e-learning or combine e-learning with: <ul> <li>SCOPE Schools</li> <li>Other SCOPE Accredited courses</li> </ul> </li> <li style="color: rgb(42, 55, 100); margin-top: 0px;">Completion of the SCOPE Examination. From 1st April 2023, candidates must pass the core exam and one supplementary exam of their choice to qualify. <a href="https://www.worldobesity.org/training-and-events/scope/e-learning/scope-e-learning-examination/">Click here to learn more</a>.</li> </ul> <p style="color: rgb(42, 55, 100); margin-top: 0px;">Questions about your eligibility? Contact <a href="mailto:scope@worldobesity.org">scope@worldobesity.org</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fluid fluid-text" data-aos="fade" data-aos-offset="100" data-aos-delay="0" id="video-container"> <div class="container"> <div class="row justify-content-center"> <div class="col-12 col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-lg-8"> <hr /> <h3 style="color:#00B2BB;margin-top:0px"><br /> SCOPE Certification Renewal</h3> <p style="color: rgb(42, 55, 100); margin-top: 0px;"><strong>Keep your SCOPE Certification up to date! </strong>Certification is renewable annually by completing two additional SCOPE modules, and submitting a renewal fee.</p> <p style="color: rgb(42, 55, 100); margin-top: 0px;">From 1st April 2023, you will also need to pass the SCOPE Examination to renew your certification. <a href="https://www.worldobesity.org/training-and-events/scope/e-learning/scope-e-learning-examination/">Click here to learn more</a>.</p> <p style="color: rgb(42, 55, 100); margin-top: 0px;">Still have questions? 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