Assessor Training 2026

Attending one of the training sessions is a College requirement and we believe that it has many benefits for you. The training is for both new and current assessors, and bookings are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please email our College Events team at events@college-optometrists.org if you have any queries.

You are required to book only ONE option from the following: 

1. Manchester: Thursday 19 March 2026

Format: Face-to-face training 
Venue: Central location in Manchester (venue TBC)
Start time: Please arrive at 9.30am for 10am start
End time: 4pm

2. London: Wednesday 25 March 2026

Format: Face-to-face training 
Venue: Central location in London (venue TBC)
Start time: Please arrive at 9.30am for 10am start
End time: 4pm

3. Birmingham: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Format: Face-to-face training 
Venue: Central location in Birmingham (venue TBC)
Start time: Please arrive at 9.30am for 10am start
End time: 4pm

4. London: Friday 17 April 2026

Format: Face-to-face training 
Venue: Central location in London (venue TBC)
Start time: Please arrive at 9.30am for 10am start
End time: 4pm

5. Glasgow: Tuesday 21 April 2026

Format: Face-to-face training 
Venue: Central location in Glasgow (venue TBC)
Start time: Please arrive at 9.30am for 10am start
End time: 4pm

Please note, this information will be made available closer to the training dates.