New · Self-paced online course

Get Into Pharmacy

Your first step towards a career in pharmacy. A friendly, self-paced course that builds your confidence and gets you ready for a Level 2 or Level 3 pharmacy qualification, a placement, or your first pharmacy job.

Built around UK pharmacy standards Interactive scenarios & quizzes Branded certificate
Get Into Pharmacy certificate of completion ⭐ Earn a verifiable certificate
10Bite-size modules
5Interactive scenarios
11Knowledge-check quizzes
13hSelf-paced learning
Who it's for

Made for anyone curious about pharmacy

No experience needed. If you're wondering whether pharmacy is for you, this is the perfect place to start.

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School leavers

Explore a real career path and arrive at college or an apprenticeship already ahead.

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Career changers

Thinking of a fresh start? See what working in pharmacy really involves before you commit.

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Aspiring assistants

Get ready for the Level 2 Pharmacy Assistant qualification and life on the medicines counter.

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Returning to work

Rebuild your confidence and refresh the essentials before stepping back into the workplace.

What you'll learn

Ten modules that cover the essentials

Each module mixes clear lessons, an in-depth study guide, interactive activities and a knowledge-check quiz.

1

Welcome to Pharmacy

What pharmacy is, where pharmacists and their teams work, and how it all fits together.

2

Pharmacy Career Pathways

Roles and routes — from Level 2 pharmacy assistant to Level 3 pharmacy technician and the pharmacist's Master's degree.

3

Introduction to Medicines

POM, P and GSL medicines, plus the key UK laws: the Medicines Act 1968 and Human Medicines Regulations 2012.

4

Communication & Customer Service

Listening, empathy and person-centred care — with interactive counter scenarios to practise.

5

Professionalism & Confidentiality

UK GDPR, the Equality Act 2010 and the Responsible Pharmacist — what professionalism looks like day to day.

6

Health, Safety & Safeguarding

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, infection control and spotting safeguarding concerns.

7

Pharmacy Services & the Patient Journey

Everyday NHS services, signposting and knowing your limits — including Pharmacy First.

8

Preparing for a Placement

How to find, request and make the most of a pharmacy work placement.

9

CV, Applications & Interviews

Build a standout pharmacy CV and walk into interviews feeling prepared.

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Next Steps Into Pharmacy

Your route map for what comes next — plus a final quiz and your certificate.

How it works

Learn by doing, not just reading

Designed to keep you engaged from the first lesson to your certificate.

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Branching scenarios

Step into real pharmacy situations and make decisions, with instant feedback and the chance to try again.

Knowledge checks

A quiz at the end of every module (70% to pass) so you always know what's sinking in.

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Interactive games

Drag-and-drop and quick-fire activities make the key facts stick — and make learning fun.

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Badges & progress

Earn achievement badges and watch your progress bar fill as you work through the course.

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Fully self-paced

Around 13 hours of learning, on any device, whenever suits you — pause and pick up any time.

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Verifiable certificate

Finish the course and download a branded, QR-verifiable PPets Certificate of Completion.

PPets Get Into Pharmacy certificate
Your certificate

Finish with proof of your effort

Complete every module and the final quiz to unlock your personalised PPets Certificate of Completion — something real to show employers, colleges and training providers.

  • Branded with your name and completion date
  • QR code so anyone can verify it's genuine
  • Downloadable PDF, ready to print or attach to applications
  • A confidence boost — and a great talking point at interview
Choose your package

Simple, one-off pricing

Pay once. Start whenever you're ready. Choose the level of support that's right for you.

Get Into Pharmacy Course

The complete self-paced course
£49
  • All 10 course modules
  • 13 hours of guided learning
  • Interactive scenarios, games & quizzes
  • Downloadable workbook
  • Verifiable certificate of completion
Register interest

Mentoring Package

Course + 1-to-1 mentoring
£249
  • Everything in the Course
  • Three 1:1 coaching sessions
  • Personal CV review
  • Interview preparation
Register interest

All prices in GBP. This is a non-accredited introductory course. Places are opening soon — register your interest below and we'll be in touch with enrolment details.

Honest about what this is. Get Into Pharmacy is a non-accredited introductory course designed to build your awareness and confidence. It doesn't qualify you to work unsupervised in a pharmacy, but it gives you a genuine head start towards accredited Level 2 and Level 3 training, placements and employment. Content is written to reflect UK pharmacy practice, GPhC standards and current legislation.
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Daniel Dicker
MaPharmT · Founder, PPets
Who's behind it

Created by a pharmacy professional

Get Into Pharmacy is built by PPets — PharmProfessionals Education & Training Specialists Ltd — and its founder Daniel Dicker, a UK-registered pharmacy technician with 20+ years of work in a variety of pharmacy settings and delivering pharmacy programmes. Every module reflects what really matters on the job.

Free 1-to-1 coaching with Daniel →
FAQ

Good questions, straight answers

Do I need any experience or qualifications?

None at all. The course starts from the very beginning and is pitched at an introductory, awareness level — perfect if you're brand new to pharmacy.

Is this an accredited qualification?

No — it's a non-accredited introductory course. It prepares and builds your confidence for accredited Level 2 and Level 3 pharmacy training, but it isn't a substitute for them and doesn't let you work unsupervised in a pharmacy.

How long does it take?

Around 13 hours in total, and it's completely self-paced. Most learners spread it over a couple of weeks, doing a module or two at a time on whatever device suits them.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes. Complete all the modules and the final quiz and you'll earn a branded, QR-verifiable PPets Certificate of Completion to download and share.

What's the difference between the packages?

The Course (£49) is the full self-paced course. Premium (£99) adds a CV review, an interview guide and a live Q&A. Mentoring (£249) adds three 1-to-1 coaching sessions plus CV review and interview preparation.

Is the content UK-specific?

Completely. It's written for UK pharmacy, referencing GPhC standards, UK medicines law and NHS services such as Pharmacy First.

Get started

Register your interest

Tell us which package suits you and we'll send you enrolment details as soon as places open.

We'll only use your details to reply with enrolment information — no marketing lists, no spam.