Animal Care and Psychology Diploma
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Animal Care and Psychology Diploma develops understanding of behaviour, welfare, and responsible handling, helping learners build knowledge to support animals ethically, confidently, and with informed psychological insight across environments professionally.
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Introduction
Are you a pet lover? Want to know more about the jobs available that are perfect for individuals with a love of animals?
Animal psychology is an engaging topic, and it is the study of the entire animal synergies on Earth. It also involves a comprehensive study of social organisation, individual approach and decision making.
Description
The Animal Care and Psychology Diploma course is intended to equip you with training in recovering, examining and assessing information and knowledge related to animal behaviour in the most caring manner.
In this course, you’ll study the behaviour and psychology of pets – cats, rabbits, and dogs. The course teaches you to interpret the behaviour, sound and body language of the pet for understanding its message and respond according to it.
The course was audited and updated on: 13th January, 2026
Course design
The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.
You are taught through a combination of
- Video lessons
- Online study materials
- Mock exams
- Multiple-choice assessment
How is the course assessed?
To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.
Certification
After completing this course's assessment, you will be eligible for:
- A CPD QS accredited Certificate from One Education.
The CPD QS accredited certificate is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.
Why study this course
Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.
The Animal Care and Psychology Diploma is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.
Course Curriculum
| Introduction | |||
| AP Promo Video | 00:01:00 | ||
| About the Course | 00:03:00 | ||
| Introduction to Animal Psychology | 00:05:00 | ||
| The Evolution of Pets | 00:07:00 | ||
| Exercise Lesson 1 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Psychology of Dog Behaviour | |||
| Dealing with Dogs | 00:07:00 | ||
| Behaviour in Dogs | 00:08:00 | ||
| Psychology of Dogs | 00:07:00 | ||
| Aggression in Dogs | 00:10:00 | ||
| Exercise Lesson 2 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Psychology of Cat Behaviour | |||
| Dealing with Cats | 00:06:00 | ||
| Behaviour in Cats | 00:07:00 | ||
| Aggression and Cats | 00:07:00 | ||
| Psychology of Cats | 00:06:00 | ||
| Exercise Lesson 3 | 00:03:00 | ||
| Psychology of Rabbit Behaviour | |||
| About Rabbits | 00:06:00 | ||
| Behaviour of Rabbits | 00:06:00 | ||
| Exercise Lesson 4 | 00:02:00 | ||
| Final Test Preparation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Thank you and Good bye | 00:04:00 | ||
| Resources | |||
| Resources – Animal Care and Psychology Diploma | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam- Animal Care and Psychology Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam- Animal Care and Psychology Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Certificate and Transcript | |||
| We Appreciate Your Feedback | 00:00:00 | ||
| Collect your Certificate and Transcript | 00:00:00 | ||
| Order your Accredited Certificate directly from CPDQS | 00:00:00 | ||
Animal Care and Psychology Diploma