Advanced Animal Behavior

Advanced Animal Behavior Professional Certificate

The University of New England Online College of Professional Studies is offering a comprehensive six-week, 100% online Advanced Animal Behavior certificate course designed to provide an in-depth exploration of how brain function, stress, and environment shape learning and behavior. This online course examines the neurological and emotional foundations of behavior, including how stress responses influence learning, why animals behave differently across contexts, and how routines and environmental patterns affect outcomes. Students will explore the distinction between control-based approaches and cooperative, voluntary participation models, gaining practical tools to create more stable and humane behavior change. The curriculum also highlights how structured pattern games can positively influence the stress response and support animals in navigating previously overwhelming situations. Emphasis is placed on practical, real-world application for veterinary professionals, trainers, and animal care providers. Secure your spot and register today.

Why Choose the University of New England Online?

Fully Online

Courses are delivered fully online, allowing the flexibility to complete coursework around your schedule.

Affordable

UNE Online offers some of the most affordable and competitive tuition rates, allowing you to complete your program for less.

Supportive

Students have consistent support throughout the program, beginning right at the application process.

Professional Advancement

With a professional certificate from UNE Online, you’ll find opportunities to sharpen your skill set and advance your career.

Outcomes for the Advanced Animal Behavior Professional Certificate

This Advanced Animal Behavior online six-week certificate course provides an in-depth exploration of how brain function, emotion, stress, and environment influence learning and behavior. After completing this course, you will be able to:

Analyze How Brain Function and Stress Shape Behavior

Develop a working understanding of how the nervous system and stress responses affect learning, behavior patterns, and an animal’s ability to cope in different situations.

Evaluate the Role of Context, Routine, and Environment

Recognize how animals learn through patterns and predictability, and assess how daily routines and environmental factors influence behavior outcomes.

Differentiate Between Control-Based and Cooperative Approaches

Examine the practical and welfare implications of traditional control-based methods versus approaches rooted in cooperation and voluntary participation.

Apply Cooperative, Welfare-Centered Strategies in Practice

Implement humane, practical strategies that prioritize clarity, choice, and long-term behavioral stability across professional settings.

Utilize Pattern Games to Support Emotional Regulation

Explore how structured pattern games can positively influence the stress response and help animals navigate previously overwhelming environments.

Integrate Concepts into Real-World Professional Settings

Apply course principles through weekly discussions and assignments designed to translate advanced behavioral concepts into practical application for veterinary, training, and animal care professionals.

FAQ

Participation

Our Advanced Animal Behavior program is designed for: vet tech, vets, animal trainers, animal sitters/walkers and others who interact with animals on a regular basis and want to learn more.

The Advanced Animal Behavior Program will be offered 3 times per year, and will run for 6-weeks.

We recommend you take the Introduction to Animal Behavior course first, but it is not required.

Course Set Up

This Advanced Animal Behavior program is delivered 100% online.

You will receive 6 CEUs and a certificate of completion.

You will be assessed on your comprehension of course material via quizzes and application of new concepts and skills when you complete assignments. You must submit all the assignments as defined in the course and grading rubrics in order to receive a Certificate of Completion. Discussions, facilitator support and feedback will be available to all participants. You will be encouraged to explore professional use of AI tools in the course of this training; all your submissions must be original work and any AI assistance must be fully disclosed.

Policies

There are no refunds, but, if you need to delay your start we are happy to help you to do that for up to one year.

Advanced Animal Behavior Professional Certificate

100% Online, 6-week Professional Certificate