Irish Global Health Education Innovation

What Irish Global Health Education Innovation does

iheed Health Training Limited, trading as iheed and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is an online medical education provider that delivers fully online, part-time postgraduate qualifications — Professional Diplomas, Postgraduate Certificates/Diplomas, Master's degrees and a Postgraduate Award — validated by partner institutions including the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI, established 1654), the University of Warwick, London South Bank University and the Irish College of General Practitioners. The firm was founded by doctors and healthcare professionals, operates as a subsidiary of Cambridge Education Group (CEG, operating since 1952), and serves individual practising clinicians worldwide (doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, dentists, epidemiologists) as well as enterprise customers such as Ministries of Health (Malaysia), large provider groups (Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar) and pharmaceutical partners (Novo Nordisk Pharma Gulf). Curriculum spans clinical specialties (Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Dermatology, Infectious Diseases, Occupational Medicine, Diabetes Care), public and mental health, healthcare leadership, clinical research and a newly launched Postgraduate Award in AI in Healthcare validated by Warwick. As of mid-2026, iheed reports 42,000+ students and graduates across 92+ countries, with 10,000 cumulative graduates, and runs a 400+ global faculty drawn from top-100 universities.

The core product is a proprietary online learning platform delivered through Canvas LMS at learn.iheed.org, featuring interactive video, 2D and 3D animations, simulations, an integrated medical library (databases, journals, e-books, research papers and drug formulary), tutor-moderated synchronous tutorials scheduled across Europe/APAC/GCC time zones, and summative assessments proctored online via Examity. There is no public or partner-facing API or SDK; the platform is accessed through the Canvas login portal. Technology integration is otherwise light, with Canvas (Instructure) and Examity as the only named third-party technology dependencies. iheed's own source material explicitly states that the platform does not embed AI/ML features — the Postgraduate Award in AI in Healthcare is a course the firm delivers rather than an internal capability.

Revenue is generated across four streams: (1) per-programme tuition paid by individual learners (Diplomas at €3,600–€5,000 with flexible upfront, block or monthly instalments and early-payment discounts; MSc/PG programmes priced on application); (2) employer sponsorship and B2B group contracts with Ministries of Health, provider groups and pharma, including special group rates, centralised processing and bespoke design; (3) third-party scholarship and grant funding (e.g. IOMSC Occupational Medicine scholarships, NIHR-funded INSIGHT research students); and (4) an agent referral channel that extends geographic reach. Go-to-market is multi-motion: direct-to-consumer self-serve applications via iheed.org, an inside-sales Education Advisor team handling inbound enquiries, a Healthcare Partnership Manager-led enterprise B2B channel targeting Ministries of Health and provider groups, agent referral partners, and event-driven demand generation (e.g. RCN Congress 2026). Marketing is conducted through SEO-optimised programme pages, paid search and paid social (Google, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, X), content marketing (blog/news), email capture integrated with Zoho CRM, on-demand and live webinars, and earned media including public endorsements from named partners. The firm reports strong satisfaction signals — NPS 80+ on the RCPI Paediatrics Diploma, 4.8+ stars on Google across 240+ reviews — supporting premium positioning in a global postgraduate medical education market.

Name

Irish Global Health Education Innovation

Legal name

iheed Health Training Limited

Website

https://iheed.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

iheed is a Dublin-headquartered online medical education provider, subsidiary of Cambridge Education Group, delivering accredited postgraduate diplomas, certificates and MSc programmes in partnership with RCPI, the University of Warwick and LSBU to healthcare professionals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition fees from individual learners: Per-programme tuition paid by individual healthcare professionals (e.g. Professional Diplomas at €3,600–€5,000; MSc/Postgraduate programmes priced separately). Flexible payment options including upfront, by block, and monthly installments, plus early-payment discounts. Revenue is essentially one-time per programme, with periodic re-enrolment for higher qualifications (Certificate → Diploma → MSc).
2. Employer sponsorship and B2B group contracts: Group enrolment, sponsorship and centralised funding programmes sold to Ministries of Health, healthcare provider groups, NGOs, and industry partners (e.g. Hamad Medical Corporation, Novo Nordisk Pharma Gulf, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysian Medical Association). Includes special group rates, employer impact reporting, bespoke programme design, and co-marketing.
3. Third-party scholarship and grant funding (e.g. IOMSC, NIHR): Co-funded scholarship programmes (e.g. 2025 Occupational Medicine Scholarships with IOMSC; NIHR-funded INSIGHT research students) where external partners sponsor cohorts of learners on iheed programmes.
4. Agent referral channel: Registered iheed agents (formal application process) refer prospective students in target geographies in exchange for referral economics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

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Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

iheed is an online medical education provider that delivers fully online, part-time, university- and royal college-accredited postgraduate programmes — Professional Diplomas (RCPI), Postgraduate Diplomas/Certificates and Master's degrees (University of Warwick, London South Bank University) — to practising healthcare professionals and employer-sponsored cohorts worldwide. Programmes are delivered through a proprietary Canvas-based learning platform featuring interactive video, 2D/3D animations, simulations, integrated medical libraries, tutor-led synchronous tutorials and online proctored examinations.

Product overview

iheed (iheed Health Training Limited) is an online medical education provider offering a portfolio of accredited postgraduate programmes delivered through a single cloud-based learning platform. The architecture is platform-plus-modules: the underlying iheed learning environment (delivered through Canvas LMS and using 2D/3D animation, interactive video, simulations, medical imagery and tutor-led synchronous tutorials) hosts a catalogue of named programmes. These programmes fall into four categories — Professional Diplomas (RCPI-validated: Geriatric Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Infectious Diseases, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Occupational Medicine, plus the LFOM Preparatory Course), Postgraduate Awards (AI in Healthcare, validated by the University of Warwick), Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates (Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals, validated by the University of Warwick / University of Wolverhampton pathway), and full Master's degrees (Medical Education, Healthcare Leadership, Public Health, Diabetes Care, Clinical Research, Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health, Mental Health Nursing). Together these products target individual clinicians (doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, dentists, physiotherapists), employer partners (Ministries of Health, healthcare provider groups) and global faculty of 400+ medical educators. All programmes are taught fully online, with cohorts drawn from 80–120+ nationalities and assessment combining tutor-led tutorials, MCQ and key-feature-problem exams, and skills assessments (the latter proctored via Examity).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (RCPI) A 9-month part-time online professional diploma developed in partnership with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) for healthcare professionals holding a clinical bachelor qualification (or nursing diploma) who want advanced skills in the care of older patients. Delivered fully online via iheed's learning platform, with fee €4,000 and flexible payment options.
• Professional Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCPI) A 9-month online professional diploma delivered with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, aimed at GPs, family physicians, early-stage specialty trainees, nurses and midwives. Irish learners with a PPSN may opt for a QQI-accredited Level 9 NFQ Certificate; international learners receive the Professional Diploma; both are valid for entry to MRCPI Part II exams.
• Professional Diploma in Infectious Diseases (RCPI) A 9-month online professional diploma delivered with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland for qualified doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists, pharmacists, epidemiologists and clinical microbiologists who manage patients with infectious diseases such as HIV, malaria, TB, COVID-19 and antimicrobial resistance. Programme fee €4,000 with flexible payment plans.
• Professional Diploma in Paediatrics (RCPI) A 9-month RCPI diploma for fully qualified doctors, with 600+ students per annum and an NPS of 80+. Delivered via three 2-month blocks with MCQ and key feature problem exams plus three short skills assessments, ideal for GPs, family physicians and those at the beginning of specialty training.
• Professional Diploma in Dermatology (RCPI) A 9-month online professional diploma delivered with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland for qualified nurses, pharmacists, dentists and physicians wishing to develop a special interest in dermatology. 600+ students per annum; programme fee €3,600 with flexible payment options and rolling intakes.
• Professional Diploma in Occupational Medicine (RCPI) An online RCPI diploma covering workplace safety, fitness for work, immunisation, rehabilitation of workers with disabilities and advising business and government on employee health.
• Professional Diploma in Occupational Medicine LFOM Preparatory Course (RCPI) A preparatory course for the LFOM (Licentiate of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine) qualification, delivered online with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Programme fee €5,000.
• Postgraduate Award in AI in Healthcare (University of Warwick) A postgraduate award validated by the University of Warwick, designed to give healthcare professionals postgraduate-level grounding in the application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Applications opened for the August 2025 intake.
• Master of Science in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals (University of Warwick) A University of Warwick MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate pathway for doctors, nurses and pharmacists who teach in clinical environments. Delivered fully online with tutor-led small group tutorials and a final dissertation.
• MSc in Healthcare Leadership (University of Warwick) A University of Warwick MSc for clinical and non-clinical professionals pursuing leadership in healthcare, with curriculum tailored to modern healthcare realities.
• Master of Public Health (MPH) (University of Warwick) A Master of Public Health from the University of Warwick for professionals working with government and voluntary agencies on population health.
• MSc / Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes Care (University of Warwick) A University of Warwick programme for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare workers to upskill in diabetes care, addressing the global burden of diabetes (537 million adults).
• Master of Science in Clinical Research (University of Warwick) An online MSc in Clinical Research helping learners gain insights into clinical trials, drug safety and effectiveness, and therapy research.
• MSc Neuroscience and Psychology of Mental Health An online MSc covering the neuroscience and psychology underpinning mental health disorders, assessment and treatments.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals (University of Warwick) A standalone Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals, offered alongside the MSc pathway for clinicians seeking a teaching qualification.
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals A Postgraduate Certificate from the University of Warwick for clinicians who want to lead healthcare practitioner education, covering skills required to teach and learn in the healthcare space.
• MSc in Nursing: Mental Health Care (Mental Health Nursing, Post Reg) (London South Bank University) A post-registration Master of Science in Mental Health Nursing delivered with London South Bank University for registered nurses wanting to specialise in mental health disorders including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42,000+ students and graduates supported across 92+ countries
• +7 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, flagship and supporting.

• International Occupational Medicine Society Collaborative (IOMSC)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 August 2025On 25 August 2025 iheed and IOMSC announced 2025 Occupational Medicine Scholarships, co-funding scholarships on iheed's Occupational Medicine diploma programmes.
• Hokkaido Centre for Family Medicine / Japan Primary Care AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019iheed is a trusted online medical education delivery partner for the Hokkaido Centre for Family Medicine and has a strong partnership with the Japan Primary Care Association. Through this collaboration, 9 Japanese Family Doctors were sponsored to complete an online Diabetes Diploma with iheed in 2019. Quoted spokesperson: Dr Tesshu Kusaba, President, Japan Primary Care Association.
• Malaysian Medical Association (MMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2018iheed and MMA have been working together since December 2018 to enhance postgraduate medical education in Malaysia. The MMA is described as 'a premier organisation for the medical profession in Malaysia' and recognises the importance of postgraduate medical education for healthcare professionals. Quoted spokesperson: Dr Koh Kar Chai, President, Malaysian Medical Association.
• Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), QatarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016iheed has been a trusted online medical education and training partner for Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in Qatar since 2016. They have designed online medical content to support HMC's 25,000-strong workforce across a range of courses. Quoted spokesperson: Dr Khalid Abdulnoor Saifeldeen, Director, HITC, Hamad Medical Corporation.
• Novo Nordisk Pharma GulfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Novo Nordisk Pharma Gulf has a strong partnership with iheed and supported primary care physicians to undertake a high-quality postgraduate diploma in diabetes care across cohorts in 2016, 2018 and 2019 across Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and UAE. Quoted spokesperson: Akın Aksekili, VP and GM, Gulf Emerging Markets, Novo Nordisk.
• Ministry of Health MalaysiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partneriheed is a trusted online medical education delivery partner for the Ministry of Health in Malaysia. They have been supporting local capacity development on a national Family Medicine Training Programme over the last three years, in collaboration with other local and international partners. Quoted spokesperson: Tan Sri Dato' Seri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Director-General of the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
• Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCPI, established in 1654, is the largest postgraduate medical college in Ireland and a 'world-leading postgraduate medical training college'. Together with iheed it co-delivers and accredits multiple Professional Diplomas — Geriatric Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Infectious Diseases, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Occupational Medicine — issuing certificates bearing the College's logo, seal and President's signature.
• University of WarwickflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Warwick co-develops and validates iheed's flagship Masters and Postgraduate programmes including Medical Education for Healthcare Professionals, Public Health (MPH), Diabetes Care, Healthcare Leadership, and Clinical Research, plus the new Postgraduate Award in AI in Healthcare. Warwick is described as a 'world-leading Russell Group University'.
• London South Bank University (LSBU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSBU co-delivers and validates the Master of Science in Nursing: Mental Health Care (post-registration) and other health-related programmes through iheed's online platform. The partnership was the subject of a dedicated 2025 news article ('Innovating Together: LSBU and iheed Partnership in Focus').
• Irish College of General PractitionersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed among iheed's prestigious education partners on the 'Why Us' page alongside the University of Warwick, RCPI and LSBU. Specific programme deliverables not detailed in the source.
• Cambridge Education GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partneriheed is part of Cambridge Education Group. Since 1952, Cambridge Education Group has been delivering the highest quality academic programmes, providing a valuable stepping-stone for thousands of students to progress onto the world's leading universities. CEG provides infrastructure, recruitment and HR support for the iheed team.
• ExamitysupportingTechnology or IntegrationExamity is iheed's third-party online exam invigilator, enabling all three Paediatrics block exams (and other programme exams) to be taken from anywhere in the world within a two-day window.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Learna (Diploma MSc): Learna (formerly Diploma MSc) delivers fully online, university-validated postgraduate diplomas and MSc programmes to healthcare professionals worldwide — the closest head-to-head competitor to iheed on platform, price band and target learner.

Broad incumbents

• BMJ Learning: BMJ's online medical education arm provides accredited CPD and modular learning for clinicians globally; larger brand and publisher ecosystem than iheed, overlapping on the 'accredited online clinical learning' category but not focused on full postgraduate diplomas.
• Medscape Education: Medscape's education platform delivers free and accredited CME/CPD content to one of the largest practising-clinician audiences globally; competing for clinician learning time, though predominantly short-form CME rather than full postgraduate qualifications.
• Coursera: Coursera hosts a large catalogue of online medical and health science courses and degrees from top universities (e.g. Imperial, Johns Hopkins); competes for the same self-funding clinician learner but as a broad MOOC marketplace rather than a specialty medical school.
• edX: edX (2U) partners with universities and institutions worldwide to deliver online master's degrees, micromasters and short courses, including health programmes; comparable on the university-validated online degree model but not specialist in clinical diplomas.
• FutureLearn: FutureLearn, owned by Global University Systems, runs online short courses, microcredentials and online degrees including health programmes from UK and international universities; comparable on the online postgraduate healthcare learner but a wider portfolio player.

Emerging players

• Osmosis (Elsevier): Osmosis, now part of Elsevier, provides visual, online medical and health-professions education to learners and institutions; overlaps with iheed on the technology-rich online learning experience for healthcare students, with deeper US footprint.

Others

• Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI): RCPI is iheed's flagship accreditation partner (since at least 2016, co-delivering six Professional Diplomas). It is not a competitor but a strategic upstream/downstream relationship; changes to this partnership would directly affect iheed's catalogue value.
• University of Warwick (Warwick Medical School): Warwick is iheed's principal UK university partner for MSc, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate and the new AI in Healthcare award. As an enabling partner rather than competitor, it is the most strategically comparable institution to monitor for partnership risk.
• Cambridge Education Group (CEG): CEG is iheed's parent company and a diversified international education group operating since 1952; it is the structural sponsor and potential acquirer/roll-up vehicle that determines iheed's capital allocation, scope and exit optionality.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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