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Animal Courses

Animal courses can help you learn animal behavior, anatomy, conservation strategies, and veterinary practices. You can build skills in species identification, animal welfare assessment, and ecological research methods. Many courses introduce tools like wildlife tracking software, veterinary diagnostic equipment, and data analysis programs that support research and practical applications in animal care and conservation efforts.


Popular Animal Courses and Certifications


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    University of Florida

    The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Care Management, Behavior Management, Anatomy, Vital Signs, Physiology, Infectious Diseases, Pharmacology, First Aid, Psychology

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    Duke University

    Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

    Skills you'll gain: Child Development, Advocacy, Research, Research Methodologies, Social Sciences, Data Collection, Social Network Analysis, Anthropology, Human Development, Nutrition and Diet, Environmental Issue, Biology

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Animals and Institutions

    Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Culture, Laboratory Research, Research, Sociology, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care, Food and Beverage, Biology, Nutrition and Diet, Sports Medicine

    4.7
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    The University of Edinburgh

    Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

    Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Learning Theory, Human Learning, Psychology, Psychological Evaluations, Non-Verbal Communication

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    University of Alberta

    Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Biology, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Taxonomy, Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Environmental Science, Spatial Data Analysis

    4.9
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    Duke University

    Introduction to Genetics and Evolution

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Biostatistics, Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

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    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success

    Skills you'll gain: Nutritional Assessment, Predictive Analytics, Maternal Health, Machine Learning, Diagnostic Tests, Food and Beverage, Health Systems, Operating Cost, Nutrition and Diet, Market Dynamics, Water Resources, Food Safety and Sanitation, Manufacturing and Production, Behavioral Economics, Business Economics, Environment, Molecular Biology, Production Management, Consumer Behaviour, Molecular, Cellular, and Microbiology

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    American Museum of Natural History

    Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology

    Skills you'll gain: Life Sciences, Biology, Environment, Taxonomy, Laboratory Research, Science and Research, Scientific Methods, Timelines, Estimation, Research, Scientific Visualization, Research Methodologies, Laboratory Experience, Environmental Science

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    University of Florida

    The Meat We Eat

    Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Food Quality Assurance And Control, Cooking, Food Safety and Sanitation, Sustainability Standards, Nutrition and Diet, Manufacturing and Production, Environment and Resource Management, Manufacturing Processes, Ethical Standards And Conduct

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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, First Aid, Environment Health And Safety, Medical Emergency, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Emergency Medicine, Emergency and Intensive Care, Accident Prevention, Injury Prevention, Triage, Patient Treatment, Patient Evaluation, Clinical Assessment

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    The Pennsylvania State University

    Dairy Production and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Sustainability Standards, Manufacturing and Production, Market Dynamics, Water Resource Management, Business Economics, Biotechnology, Production Management, Environmental Management Systems, Climate Change Mitigation

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    University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Athletic Training, Physiology, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular animal courses

  • The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management: University of Florida
  • Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation: Duke University
  • Animals and Institutions: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Chicken Behaviour and Welfare: The University of Edinburgh
  • Dino 101: Dinosaur Paleobiology: University of Alberta
  • Introduction to Genetics and Evolution: Duke University
  • Dairy Nutrition for Udder Success: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Dinosaurs: Evolution, Extinction, and Paleobiology: American Museum of Natural History
  • The Meat We Eat: University of Florida
  • Wilderness First Aid - Environmental Emergencies: University of Colorado System

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