Professional Certificate in
Advanced Animal Behavior
Learning Style
100% Online Courses Fully OnlineRegister By
9/13/26 No Application RequiredEarn CEUs
Earn 6 CEUs Finish in Six WeeksSave Money
Get 25% Off Alumni DiscountAdvanced Animal Behavior Certificate Program Overview
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.
The program includes the following topics:
- Week 1: The Brain, stress, and behavioral threshold
- Week 2: Learning Through context and Environmental Patterns
- Week 3: Short-term and long-term control and cooperation
- Week 4: Voluntary Behavior, Consent, and Choice
- Week 5: Emotional Regulation and Stress Recovery
- Week 6: Predictability, Pattern Games, and Long-Term Behavior Change
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How Can I Register?
Ready to take the next step? Getting started is simple, just follow the registration process to reserve your place and complete your program payment. With limited availability in each cohort, we encourage you to secure your spot early to ensure access to this experience.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or build new skills, this is your opportunity to move forward with confidence.
What are the Learning Outcomes?
Understanding how brain function, stress, and environment shape behavior helps you move beyond surface-level training and build more thoughtful, welfare-centered approaches.
UNE Online’s Advanced Animal Behavior Professional Certificate strengthens your ability to apply science-based insights in real-world settings—supporting emotional regulation, reducing stress, and improving consistency in how you work with animals.
What you’ll gain:
- A deeper understanding of how stress and brain function influence behavior
- The ability to assess environment, routine, and context more effectively
- Practical approaches rooted in cooperation and humane practices
- Skills to apply advanced behavior strategies with confidence across settings
This certificate is designed to help you grow in your current role, refine your approach, and strengthen your professional practice over time.
Important Dates
Register By
9/13/26Registration Deadline
Courses Start
9/14/26Start Courses Soon
Next Registration Deadline
1/10/27Explore the Program
What is the Tuition?
The tuition for our Advanced Animal Behavior 6-week certificate program is $550. This competitive tuition covers the comprehensive curriculum, expert instruction, engaging coursework, 6 CEUs, and a Certificate of Completion provided upon completion of the program.
*Tuition is subject to change.
Alumni Discount Available
Contact ceonline@une.edu to claim your code for 25% off.
Why Choose UNE?
Flexible Online Formats
Flexible online formats designed for working professionals, career changers, and lifelong learners balancing goals, schedules, and responsibilities confidently.
Applied Learning
Applied, real-world learning focused on practical skills, clear outcomes, and immediate relevance across diverse professional contexts and industries.
Superior Faculty
Expert instructors, supportive advising, and intentional design ensure learners gain confidence, momentum, and meaningful progress through every program.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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