Learning Outcomes

Animal Care and Health

First Aid and Nutrition for Animals

Feeding Management and Pet Sitting

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will be introduced to the principles of Animal care, and animal histories. You will learn relevant first-aid measures, and benefits of animal nutrition, and also feeding management for dogs and cats, and the factors to consider when choosing a pet-sitting service.

Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare - Course Assessment

Learn how to care for animals in this free online course that explains how to provide food, shelter, medicine and more.

Introduction to Animal Care and Welfare

This course sensitises you to your responsibilities in terms of providing appropriate care and treatment to animals. We explain how to provide animals with the necessary food and shelter while ensuring that their physical and mental needs are met. We show you how to administer medication and select a pet-sitting service to provide optimal animal health care in order to ensure good health and better lives for the living things in your care.

Introduction to Dog Agility

What to Know Before Starting

Understanding Dog's Behavior

Basic Physical Training

This module, covers the basics of the sporting event of Dog Agility. Here you will learn about the necessary steps to know before diving into the world of dog agility, such as the different breeds and proper age to begin training. You will also learn about understanding your dog and their signals before looking at the basic physical training steps.

Flatwork and Course Design

Obstacle Training - Contact Obstacles

Obstacle Training - Tunnels and Jumps

Agility and Health

About Competitions

This module, Advanced Techniques for Dog Training, covers the different obstacles and skills involved within Dog Agility. Here you will learn the foundational skill of flatwork and how to navigate technical obstacles. You will also learn about watching for health and other potential issues before finally learning all about Dog Agility competitions.

Introduction to Pet First Aid

Handling Fractures and Injuries

First Aid for Breathing Problems

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Tips for Handling Pets

This module, First Aid for Pets, teaches you important perspectives of treating your pets. This module will introduce you to pet first aid and how it differs from human first aid. In addition, you will learn about administering CPR to your pets in an emergency and how to deal with different breathing problems that might arise.

Introduction to Dog Agility and First Aid for Pets - Course Assessment

This free online course teaches you dog training, dog agility, and pet first aid techniques and skills.

Introduction to Dog Agility and First Aid for Pets

Have you ever wondered what dog agility is or considered learning how to train your dog to do fun tricks? Learning about dog agility and health is a great place to start! Dog agility is a sports activity for your dog. It is a fabulous way to exercise your dog and train them concurrently. This course is an excellent opportunity to start learning about dog agility, taking care of your pet from a health perspective, and preparing for emergencies.

Equine Behavior and Psychology

Equine Psychology - Horse and Human Relationships

In this module, you will be introduced to equine behaviour and psychology and how equines manage their social environment. You will be shown the series of behavior by which horses attempt to communicate, the behaviors of equines at different stages of reproduction and horse training techniques to tackle their behavioural problem.

Course Assessment - Basic Horse Care - Equine Psychology

Gain an understanding of the primary care of horses by learning about their psychology with this free online course.

Basic Horse Care - Equine Psychology

Are you new to owning or caring for a horse? Then get ready to go on a ride exploring effective horse care practices. This course explores the basic behavioural patterns of equine psychology and the effects of evolution and domestication. You'll learn about the behaviours of horses at different stages of reproduction and some of the common behavioural problems, their causes and the recommended precautions and treatments.

Introduction to Horse Care

Horse Health and Well-being

Practical Stable Management

This module will teach you how to provide the best care for your horses, maintain a clean and well-managed stable, and ensure their well-being. You’ll learn how to feed them a diet that meets their natural foraging instincts and keeps them happy, including how to nurse sick horses, tether and vet them and manage their manure.

Course Assessment - Horse Care and Stable Management

Learn how to care for horses in this free online horse care course that covers diet, grooming, tethering and more.

Horse Care and Stable Management

Horse care and stable management are two essential components of keeping horses healthy and happy, which makes them more likely to be productive and enjoyable equine partners. This animal care course lays out the essentials of horse care, such as maintaining a balanced diet, grooming, vetting, tethering, plant safety, emergency preparedness, manure management and more. Enrol to become a trusted and trained guardian of your horse's wellbeing.

Dog Health, Vet Visits and Vaccination

Healthy Diet, Dog Neutering and Anatomy

Groups of Dog Breeds and Their Characteristics

In this module, you’ll be introduced to the frequency at which dogs should exercise. You’ll learn how to make dogs enjoy vet visits and also learn about dog vaccines. We’ll teach you about dogs’ feeding regimes. You’ll learn about the impact of the sources of foods on dogs’ health, dog neutering, dog anatomy, dog breeds and groups.

Dog Health: Dog Breeds and Basic Anatomy - Course Assessment

This free online course will teach you about various dog breeds, dog anatomy and how to keep your dog clean and healthy.

Dog Health: Dog Breeds and Basic Anatomy

Is your dog acting strangely? How often do you run a health check on your four-legged companion? Dogs exhibit unusual behaviour for a variety of reasons. We'll show you why your dog might be acting strangely and how to help them feel better and stay healthy. It's important to know what dog is suitable for you before adopting or buying one. Explore the many dog breeds, their characteristics, life expectancy, anatomy and more.

Basics of Animal Behavior

Animal Cognition and Intelligence

Comparative Animal Psychology

This module explores the fascinating world of animal behavior and the psychological processes underlying it. You will examine key concepts in ethology, cognition, and social behaviors across a variety of species. The module covers instinct, learning, communication, mating strategies, and survival mechanisms.

Animal Behaviour and Psychology - Course Assessment

Learn about animal behavior and psychology, from instincts to sophisticated intelligence, in this free online course.

Animal Behaviour and Psychology

Do you want to understand and care for animals? This course explores the fascinating world of animal behavior and psychology, revealing how they think, feel, and communicate. You'll learn to interpret their instincts and social cues, improving your ability to predict their actions and provide optimal care. Develop critical thinking, observation, and empathy, valuable in zoology, vet care, and conservation. Enroll to become an animal care expert!

Dog Coats and Parasites

Infections, Coat Clipping and Bath Session

Drying Dog Breeds and Grooming Sanitation

In this module, you will be introduced to the types of coats and coat textures in various dog breeds. We’ll teach you about the external parasites and the diseases they can cause as well as other disorders common in dogs. You’ll learn how to clip and cut dog coats as well as bathe, dry different dog breeds and trim dog nails

Dog Grooming and Parasite Control - Course Assessment

In this free online course, you will learn how to groom various breeds of dogs with different coats and coat textures.

Dog Grooming and Parasite Control

Dogs are loyal and therefore considered 'man's best friend'. But unfortunately, dogs can be messy and prone to many diseases because of their behaviour, such as rolling in a pile of dirt, sniffing at faeces or rummaging through garbage. So what measures should we take to ensure that dogs are clean and healthy? We'll teach you grooming techniques and parasite control measures that will help keep your dog clean, fluffy and feeling its best.

The History and Evolution of Beekeeping

The Anatomy and Different Species of Bees

Brood-Rearing Process

Queen, Worker, and Drone Bees

In this module, you will be introduced to honey bees, the various species of bees, their anatomy, the brood-rearing process, hive hierarchy, and the history and evolution of beekeeping.

Beekeeping Equipment

Hive Layout, Selection, and Location

Obtaining Bees, General Maintenance, and The Beekeeping Year

Foraging Plants and a Bee-Friendly Garden

In this module, you will be introduced to practical beekeeping based on topics from beekeeping equipment to hive layout, selection, and location to obtaining bees, general maintenance, and creating a bee-friendly garden.

Swarming: Causes, Control, and Hiving a Swarm

Harvesting the Honey Crop

Hive Treatment for Bee Disease and Mite Control

In this module, you will learn about bee swarming, honey harvesting, and other common beekeeping issues, such as diseases that can affect your hive(s).

Beekeeping: An Introduction – Course Assessment

Learn how to keep bees in this free online course that covers hive maintenance, bee anatomy, honey extraction and more.

Beekeeping: An Introduction

This basic beekeeping course describes the characteristics of a colony and explains how the habits and traits of its inhabitants support its ability to survive and thrive. You can put this knowledge to practical use as you hone your apiarist skills by managing your hives. We explore various beekeeping basics, including swarming, bee diseases, purchasing bees and hive hierarchy. Sign up to learn how to keep bees and harvest your own honey at home.

Introduction to Sharon Bolt and Good Dogs!

Preparing for the Walk

How to Stop Pulling on the Leash During the Walk

Recall Training

In this module you will learn easy techniques to do before you leave the house that make a remarkable difference to your walk and proven dog training methods you can do during the walk that will get your dog to walk by your side. You will also learn how to do recall training so that your dog comes back to you, on command, when off leash.

Dog Training Methods for Pulling on the Leash and Recall Training - Course Assessment

This free online course teaches you how to stop your dog from pulling on the leash and how to provide recall training.

Dog Training Methods for Pulling on the Leash and Recall Training

Throughout this dog training course, you will learn how to communicate with your dog in a language they understand. Did you know that there are simple techniques that you can employ before leaving the house that can make a remarkable difference to your walk? Learn proven dog training methods that will get your dog to walk by your side and discover recall training techniques that ensure that your off leash pet comes back to you on command.

Introduction to Animal Welfare

Care of Common Pets

Care of Other Animals

This module will teach you about the fundamentals of animal care. You will discover the various nutritional needs of animals like cats, dogs, horses, and other uncommon pets and how to meet them. Tips and techniques to understand behavioural changes and the various causes that can lead to a change in the behaviour of animals will also be addressed.

Basics of Animal Care and Psychology - Course Assessment

This free online course explores animal psychology and behaviour to help you provide better pet and animal care.

Basics of Animal Care and Psychology

Every animal has its own care guidelines and needs. This animal psychology course thus provides an overview of various approaches to animal care that promote their health and wellbeing. We discuss effective ways to care for common pets, including horses, cats, dogs and even ornamental fish and reptiles. We explain how to assess the mental and physical health of animals to provide adequate care for them. Sign up to understand animal behaviour.

Understanding Feline According to Origin

Understanding Feline Behaviour

Understanding Feline Psychology

This module will introduce you to the basics of domestic cats, including their physical needs and various daily activities. You'll learn about various aspects of cat psychology, such as the range of emotions they feel and their intelligence level. We'll show you the common feline behaviours and how they communicate messages through body language.

Why Do Cats Do Things? - Part 1

Why Do Cats Do Things? - Part 2

Cat Care Training - Part 1

Cat Care Training - Part 2

This module will introduce you to various behaviours of cats, including rubbing, scratching and making different sounds. You'll learn about the instinctive acts of cats, such as hunting. We'll show you what makes a cat anxious and how they socialise. You'll learn how to ensure the well-being of cats and fulfil your responsibilities as a cat owner.

Understanding Feline Behaviour and Psychology - Course assessment

Study your cat’s behaviour and psychology and learn how to ensure their wellbeing in this free online pet care course.

Understanding Feline Behaviour and Psychology

Have you ever wondered why your adorable kitty does what it does? Are you curious about what's really going on inside your cat's mind? This pet care course explores various aspects of feline psychology and examines the behaviours commonly exhibited by domestic cats, such as purring, growling and scratching. We explain how to decode a cat's body language to effectively respond to its various messages and meet its physical and psychological needs.

Introduction to Canine Evolution

Canine Intelligence and Socialization

Canine Communication

In this module, you will be introduced to canine evolution, and you will learn about the species of the canine family. Learn the benefits of socializing your dog and also how to nurture your dog's cognitive abilities. Discover the various forms of canine communication including their body language, types of stances, and vocal language

Canine Psychology and Body Language

Communication Between Dogs and Human

Roles and Required Skills of Dog Owners

In this module, you will learn how dogs think, the alpha dog mentality, and canine calming signals. It also covers human-dog communication and interaction,  the signs of a suffering dog, and also the roles of a dog owner as well as essential skills for working with dogs.

How Dogs Communicate - Assessment

Learn how dogs use body language to express their emotions in this free online dog training and petcare course.

How Dogs Communicate

Dogs use body language to communicate their emotions. Simple actions like tail wagging are meant to express dogs’ feelings about their immediate environments. This course was designed for dog owners and canine experts and boosts your understanding of canine emotions and communication. Learning how dogs communicate improves their behaviour and relationships with their owners, trainers and anyone else they meet. Sign up to connect with your dog!

Introduction to The Care And Animal Welfare of All Species

Basic Animal Health & Nutrition

Hygiene And First Aid for Animals

Getting to Know The Dogs & Puppies

Getting to Know The Kittens And Cats

Learning about Horses

In this module, we will go through the basic animal welfare principles and elements. We will examine aspects relevant to animal nutrition, hygiene and first aid treatments. We will also be delving into the behavioural factors of dogs, kittens and horses along with the ways in which we can effectively communicate with these species.

Learning about Birds

Specific Information on Rabbits & Guinea Pigs

Specific Information on Ornamental Fish

Specific Information on Reptiles

What is Animal Psychology

In this module, we will be learning about a range of various species along with their behavioural and healthcare needs. Animals like birds, rabbits, fish and reptiles will be examined in detail as well as their welfare needs. Some important aspects concerned with animal psychology will be discussed in order to properly understand their needs.

Basics of Pet Care - Course assessment

Explore animal psychology in this free online course and learn how to provide the best care and environment for pets.

Basics of Pet Care

This pet care course lays out the principles and techniques used to improve the health and wellbeing of the animals in your care. We describe various animal species along with their health, hygiene and nutritional needs to help you create the best environment for them. Mastering these animal care skills is vital to pet owners and anyone who works with living creatures, from veterinarians to dog walkers. Sign up to learn how to care for pets.

BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) for Dogs

RMB (Raw Meaty Bones) or Prey Model Feeding for Dogs

Ready Made BARF for Dogs

In this module, you will learn how to describe three different raw feeding methods for dogs, which are BARF, Raw Meaty Bones and ready-made BARF. You will be able to explain how to switch from conventional feeding to raw feeding, what to feed your dog, how much to feed them and where to get your supplies.

Course Assessment - How to Feed Your Dog a Raw Diet Using BARF or RMB Methods

This free online course shows you how to feed your dog a raw, natural diet that leaves them lean, fit and healthy.

How to Feed Your Dog a Raw Diet Using BARF or RMB Methods

During this dog care course, you will learn how to feed your dog a raw diet that contains no preservatives, colourants, additives or low-quality ingredients. You'll learn a natural feeding method that is easy for dogs to digest and gives them vibrant health - regardless of their age, current health or weight. Additionally, raw feeding is a great way to reduce your dog food bills and will save you a fortune at the vet’s office.

Ten Powerful Herbs for Dogs

Homeopathic and Aromatherapy Remedies for Dogs

Bach Flowers and Other Natural Remedies for Dogs

In this module you'll learn how to naturally treat common complaints in dogs such as diarrhoea, skin conditions, ear infections & joint problems. You'll discover which herbs, homeopathic remedies, aromatherapy oils & Bach Flowers have miraculous healing effects on dogs, as well as what natural remedies are great for resolving unwanted behaviours.

Course Assessment - Natural Remedies for Dog Illnesses & Dog Training

This free online course shows you how to use natural remedies to treat your dog's illnesses and unwanted behaviours.

Natural Remedies for Dog Illnesses and Dog Training

Discover the information you need to naturally treat common complaints in dogs such as diarrhoea, skin conditions, ear infections and joint problems. You'll discover which herbs, homoeopathic remedies, aromatherapy oils and Bach Flowers have miraculous healing effects on dogs as well as what natural remedies are great to use for resolving common unwanted dog behaviours.