68 Online Short courses offered by universities in United Kingdom

Unlike our canine friends, who are forever seeking human companionship, the felines are quite independent. This is not to say that cats don’t like human contact – but it is on their terms. To learn more, join the Domestic Cat Care course from Warnborough College.

Routine disease investigations are based on clinical, pathological and epidemiological evidence. To learn more, join this Animal Diseases course from Warnborough College.

Keeping your dog looking (and smelling) great is the ultimate gift any pet parent can give to their furry friend. Whether you are interested in becoming a dog-groomer, or just want to save money and time by tending to your pet’s hygiene and cosmetic needs yourself, we have the ultimate course for you. International Open Academy offers the Guide to Dog Grooming programme.

In this Animal Behaviour and Psychology course at Warwickshire College, you'll study the biological foundations of how animals think and act.

Join this Calf Rearing course from Warnborough College and learn to select calves for specific purposes (eg. dairy, beef, breeding) and rear them to that end, identifying and dealing with health and other problems that may occur along the way.

This online Poultry course from Warnborough College is a sound introduction to the care and management of poultry; this includes animals such as chickens, turkeys and much more. 

This Natural Health Care for Animals course from Warnborough College is perfect for people who want to work in the field of animal health care, but who wish to work more holistically in treating aliments and maintaining animal health.

This online Dog Care course from Warnborough College will help you understand how to properly and appropriately take care of dogs. 

Join the Animal Behaviour and Psychology course from Warnborough College and learn to decode animal behaviour and improve your animal management skills!

Learn to plan implementation of an animal breeding program using genetic theory, practical applications to daily husbandry practice, and management of animal breeding programs. Join the Animal Breeding course from Warnborough College.

This The Truth About Cats and Dogs course from The University of Edinburgh is for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of what makes their pet tick, and how we can improve our relationship with them and quality of life while they’re in our care. 

Pet sitting and dog walking allow you to get paid to work, play, and take care of animals. Pet owners are prepared to pay top dollar for someone who really loves animals and has been trained to look after them in the way they deserve. International Open Academy offers the Animal Training and Pet Sitting programme.

This Animal Behaviour and Welfare Short Course from The University of Edinburgh is ideal for anyone interested in understanding more about animal welfare and behaviour.

Whether you need to train your new puppy or you own an older dog with problem behaviors, then this video course, filmed with real dogs, is for you. Less than 5% of dog owners take their canine friends to a training center. International Open Academy offers the Dog Training Essentials programme.

This online Goat Husbandry course from Warnborough College will teach you about the ins and outs of goat husbandry – including the products they produce; like milk, wool and meat. 

This Horse Care Part 2 course from Warnborough College follows on from Horse Care Part 1 but can be taken as a standalone course.

This online Cat Psychology and Training course from Warnborough College will teach you all about the psychology and training of domestic cats. 

This Beekeeping course from Warnborough College can benefit both people who already keep bees, as well as people who aspire to keep bees.

The Pet Care course from Warnborough College is a course for pet owners or anyone working with pets. Develop an understanding of how to care for a wide variety of different pets including dogs, cats, fish, birds, rabbits, rodents, reptiles and amphibians.

This Animal Welfare course from Warnborough College provides a solid foundation of learning that will help you to put into action your dedication to upholding the rights of all animals to be protected.