Short Course in Animal Behaviour and Psychology

Learn to decode animal behaviour and improve your animal management skills!
How do horses show fear? What’s the difference in horse perception and dog perception? Why are some animals so keyed to changes in smell?

In this course, you’ll study the biological foundations of how animals think and act. Learning the differences between innate, native, and conditioned behaviours, you’ll build a solid understanding of how to work with your animals rather than against them. Understanding animal communication — and the differences between communication and language — will also help you interpret emotional responses, needs, and more. Excellent for wildlife workers and rehabilitators, trainers, agriculturalists, vet assistants, pet care workers, and more.

How does it work?

At the end of each lesson, you will be given a short interactive test to undertake, which will provide an indication of how your learning is progressing. Upon completing the very last lesson, you will be offered a more thorough automated test or examination. This final assessment can be undertaken at any time of day or night; and any day of the week; and if you achieve an overall pass (60% or more); you will be able to obtain a “certificate of completion” with your name and completion date on it.

Note: these short courses are self-guided online courses and are not to be confused with tutor-supported online courses.