Online Courses
Animal Academy provide the following online courses. More courses coming soon.
Pet CPR
Pet First Aid Course (Certified)
Professional Pet Sitting Diploma (Certified)
Pet Business Certificate (Certified)
Pet Sitting Certificate (Certified)
This is a basic introduction to the most important aspect of Pet First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. It includes a video lecture and demonstration video explaining the process and technique of how to administer CPR to a pet animal.
This course is not certified and is designed as an informative guide to the essential life-saving skills of Pet CPR, delivered by our qualified lecturer and pet paramedic.
What’s Included?
2 videos
1 quiz
1 text document
approx. 30 minutes of learning!
This online course will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of Pet First Aid, enabling you to deal with any pet emergency confidently and effectively. This course is suitable for pet owners and pet professionals. The information included in this course is in line with UK Legislation and contains the latest veterinary guidance.
What’s Included?
21 videos
14 quizzes
2 surveys
3 text documents
17 downloadable PDF documents
approx. 4 hours of learning!
There are 16 Chapters to work through. Each chapter contains an Audio Presentation, a Summary Quiz and a downloadable PDF version of the lesson. Some chapters also include Video Demonstrations! In order to complete each chapter, you need to watch and listen to the Audio Presentation, watch the Video Demonstration (if present) and complete the Summary Quiz to test your knowledge and understanding. The downloadable PDF version of the lesson is for you to keep and refer to in the future.
The length of each chapter differs and therefore the time to complete each one will vary.
Once you have completed the course you will receive an official Certificate of Completion (valid for 3 years) by email.
All this is usually £40 but for a limited time you will only pay £20!
Click here to sign up
This course is perfect for anyone wanting to become a Professional Pet Sitter. It includes information on running your own business as well as essential information on pet care and welfare. This course combines the content of the Pet Business Certificate and the Pet Sitting Certificate.
What’s Included?
20 videos
21 downloadable PDF documents
11 quizzes
approx. 6 hours of learning!
The downloadable PDF documents are for you to keep and refer to in the future.
Module 1 consists of 9 chapters covering everything you need to know to set up and run your own business, including information on business planning, insurance, UK legislation and legal aspects, marketing and documentation. Module 1 can be studied separately by signing up to our Pet Business Certificate course.
Module 2 consists of 10 chapters covering everything you need to know about the realities of being a pet sitter and care and welfare guidance for a range of pet species, including dogs, cats , small mammals and reptiles. This module also includes a brief introduction to Pet First Aid. Module 2 can be studied separately by signing up to our Pet Sitting Certificate course.
The length of each chapter differs and therefore the time to complete each one
will vary.
Once you have completed the course you will receive an official Certificate of
Completion by email.
All this is usually £40 but for a limited time you will only pay £20!
Click here to sign up
This online course is certified and perfect for anyone wanting to set up and run their own professional pet business in the UK. The types of business this course is suited for are dog walker, pet sitter, pet taxi and other pet services.
Learn about the realities and practicalities of owning and running your own pet business. The topics include legal aspects and legislation, marketing, pricing, client management, record keeping and so much more!
What’s Included?
9 videos
10 downloadable PDF documents
1 quiz
approx. 2.5 hours of learning!
There are 9 Chapters to work through. Each chapter contains an Audio Presentation and a downloadable PDF version of the lesson which is for you to keep and refer to in the future. There is a 25-question quiz at the end to check your understanding and test your knowledge.
The length of each chapter differs and therefore the time to complete each one will vary.
Once you have completed the course you will receive an official Certificate of Completion by email.
All this is usually £25 but for a limited time you will only pay £12!
Click here to sign up
This course is certified and perfect for anyone wanting to enhance their knowledge and skills as a pet sitter. Learn about the realities of being a pet sitter, and become competent in the care, health and welfare of a variety of pet species.
This course comprises of Module 2 of the Professional Pet Sitting Diploma.
What’s Included?
10 videos
11 downloadable PDF documents
10 quizzes
approx. 3 hours of learning!
There are 10 Chapters to work through. Each chapter contains an Audio Presentation and a downloadable PDF version of the lesson which is for you to keep and refer to in the future. There is a quiz at the end of each chapter to check your understanding and test your knowledge.
The length of each chapter differs and therefore the time to complete each one will vary.
Once you have completed the course you will receive an official Certificate of Completion by email.
All this is usually £25 but for a limited time you will only pay £12!
Click here to sign up