Ready to learn about animals? Our online animal courses cover animal care, dog training, veterinary support, cat care, horse care and more. Choose from over 60 courses, learn at your own pace with flexible online learning and accredited certificates.
Choose from the most popular courses in animal behaviour, psychology, equine nutrition and animal care.
Study animal care online, from Level 2 to Level 4, and build skills in welfare, emergencies, management and therapy.:
Study specialist animal courses in veterinary support, dog grooming and wildlife rehabilitation. Develop your knowledge through flexible online study and build skills relevant to your interests.
Choose an area that interests you and find learning options for pet care, personal interests or professional development.
Our animal courses help you develop knowledge for caring for animals, exploring career interests or continuing your professional development.
Choose from subjects including animal care, behaviour, welfare and veterinary support, with options for beginners and learners building on existing knowledge.
Study at your own pace with flexible online learning and 12 months of access to your course. Fit learning around work and family commitments, with tutor support available when you need guidance.
On successful completion, receive a course certificate to add to your CV and demonstrate your continued learning.
Our online animal courses welcome learners with a wide range of interests, from caring for their own pets to developing knowledge for animal related work.
Whether you’re exploring a new career, building on existing experience or running an animal business, choose a course that supports your learning goals.
Practical advice for beginners, pet owners, career changers and anyone who works with animals, from first steps to your next course.
Find answers to common questions about our online animal courses, study access, tutor support and careers.
Online animal courses are self-paced study programmes in subjects such as animal care, dog training, grooming, behaviour and veterinary support. You study on any device and receive a CPD certificate on successful completion.
We offer courses in animal care, dog training, dog grooming, animal behaviour, cats, horses, nutrition, first aid, zoology and veterinary support. Start with our animal care courses, dog training courses or veterinary support courses.
Yes. Our courses are CPD Accredited and each one follows CPD guidelines. The individual course accreditation details appear on every course page.
Yes. Our courses welcome beginners, pet owners and career changers, and our animal care courses need no prior experience.
Level 2 builds the foundations, Level 3 adds depth in welfare and management, and Level 4 extends your knowledge further. Our bundles combine several levels in one purchase.
Guided study hours are listed on every course page. You set your own pace and study when it suits you.
You start any day, with no set enrolment dates. You get 24/7 access for 12 months from the date you join, and you study at your own pace within that time.
Yes. You receive unlimited online tutor support by email. Our student support team also helps by live chat and telephone.
Each course ends with an online assessment, and the format appears on each course page. You then receive a CPD certificate as a PDF, with an optional hard copy by post.
Our courses build skills for roles such as animal care assistant, dog groomer, dog trainer, animal welfare worker and veterinary receptionist. Explore our dog grooming courses or animal behaviour courses to match the role you want.
They suit pet owners and professionals alike. Pet owners build confidence in everyday care, while career changers and professionals build skills for work with animals.
Entry level roles such as animal care assistant often welcome beginners, and a CPD certificate gives employers evidence of your training. A CPD certificate showcases your knowledge, shows employers your commitment to learning in the animal industry and gives you a stepping stone towards further study. Requirements differ by employer and role, so check each job advert.
