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Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming

Learn advanced dog grooming techniques

This online dog grooming course comprises two certificates covering dog and pet grooming – and caring for dogs.

Learn to groom dogs, what equipment you might need to handle animals during grooming, various grooming techniques and how to care for the skin and coat of canines. Understand what it takes to start a dog grooming business, explore different breed groups, and study canine biology.

Enrol to achieve a dog grooming certificate as a first step towards starting your own dog grooming business or canine care facility.

Enrol from only $29 per week | 7-Day Money Back Guarantee

Duration

12 Months Access | ~200 hours

Learning Mode

100% online, study whenever suits you

Unlimited Support

Receive 24/7 support via email and phone

Qualification

Industry-accredited Advanced Certificate

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What You'll Learn In This Course

Potential Job Outcomes

Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?

GET THE ROLES YOU WANT
WHEN YOU WANT THEM

This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market.

Industry-Accredited Recognised

Industry-Accredited & Recognised

With courses accredited by leading organisations like the International Council for Online Education Standards (ICOES), CPD Standards Office, AAT and others, you don’t just gain knowledge; you position yourself as an outstanding candidate with a qualification you can trust. 

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24/7 Tutor Support & Career Coaching

Our tutors and career coaches are available 24/7 to support you throughout your learning journey. From improving your CV to interview coaching, we ensure you’re job-ready!

Path to Certified Technician

Chart Your Career in Animal Care

Our hands-on courses provide practical knowledge and experience, preparing you for careers such as Veterinary Assistant, Animal Behaviour Specialist, Dog Groomer, or Wildlife Conservationist, tailored to Australia’s animal care needs.

Personal Growth

Develop empathy and a deeper connection with animals, enriching your personal life and fostering a greater appreciation for all living creatures

Practical Knowledge

Practical Knowledge You Can Use

Learn practical skills in areas such as dog grooming, animal health, and marine studies, preparing you for roles in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, or even your own business in Australia.

Expand your Network

Connect with Industry Experts

Through partnerships with organisations like RSPCA Australia, gain insights and guidance from professionals, helping you stay connected within the Australian animal care industry.

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT OPTIONS

Whether you prefer to pay upfront, weekly, fortnightly, or even monthly, we’ve got you covered. With our flexible payment options, you’ll have the freedom to choose the payment frequency that works best for you. No matter your budget or schedule, we’re here to make education affordable and accessible for you.

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Unlock savings when you pay your course fees in full

$995 + GST

 

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Interest FREE Payment Plan

Weekly option for budget-conscious students

$29

PER WEEK

Budget friendly option with flexibility in payments

Pay weekly, fortnightly, or monthly

No deposit, no credit check

Total Cost: $1,399.00 + GST

We donate a portion of all course proceeds to the RSPCA

Earn an Industry-Accredited Certificate

Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.

Get Unlimited Support from Industry Experts

Our tutors are here to help you every step of the way. They’re not just knowledgeable, they’re passionate about your success. Whether it’s a quick question or detailed guidance, you’ll have unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email. We’re committed to ensuring you feel confident and supported throughout your learning journey.

What Could Your Future Look Like?

Our Pet & Animal Care courses prepare you for exciting roles with animals. Whether you want to work with a small business or a global corporation, we’ll equip you for roles such as:

Career Benefits

  • Learn crucial animal handling skills
  • Discover specialised grooming approaches for show dogs
  • Complete a certificate in dog grooming developed by grooming experts
  • Grow your knowledge around nutrition, hygiene, and preventative health care
  • Learn basic anatomy and discover tools, equipment & handling tips
  • Get your foot in the door of the booming grooming industry
  • Understand what is required to start your own canine care business

Land Your Dream Job Or Promotion

The Career Academy is committed to helping you upskill so you can get a new job or gain a promotion. Upon enrolment, you’ll receive instant access to our Career Centre and benefit from:

  • Latest job opportunities and other industry connections to gain the confidence and the networks you need to succeed
  • Access to CV Templates; freshen your current CV with one of our professional templates
  • A free personalised CV review – we’ll review and provide feedback on your CV to ensure it stands out from the crowd
  • Useful job tips and resources – we’ll outline a clear five step job success process for you to follow
  • Help getting ready for interviews – will give you tips & tricks on how to succeed

 

We also offer extra job and career support for those that want to upgrade to the Career Success Bundle. When you upgrade to this, you’ll receive these fantastic benefits:

  • Kickstart Your Career: Unlock your potential with expert advice and expert coaching designed to help you land your dream job
  • Personalised Career Plan: A tailored plan that guides you on your path to success
  • LinkedIn Upgrade: Get a professional profile review and enhance your online presence
  • Proven Strategies: Learn proven strategies for career and job success

Student Success Stories

Read through our student’s incredible journies with us at The Career Academy.

Free Student Resources

Once you enrol you will receive a Student ID card, allowing you to instantly prove your official status and access over 150,000 students discounts both in The Career Academy and around the world.

Key Benefits:

  • Receive a Virtual Student ID Card for you to use anywhere, anytime
  • Get discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more!
  • Enables you to prove your official student status

Enrol Today and Unlock These Exclusive Benefits:

HEAR FROM OUR SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES

83% of our graduates say their qualification improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.

MAKE YOUR BEST CAREER MOVE YET

FROM JUST $29 PER WEEK

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WHY THE CAREER ACADEMY?

At The Career Academy, we're more than an online course provider. With over 15 years of experience, we help more than 25,000 students find their path to success every year.

Here's why our students choose us:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course. You can enrol online directly by clicking “Enrol Now” and following the prompts. Alternatively, you can enrol over the phone with our friendly student advisors – call 1800 837 550 or email [email protected]

This course costs $995 + GST or only $29 per week on a no-deposit, interest-free payment plan. Click here to get started now.

This course takes approximately 200 hours, and you’ll have up to 12 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.

Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as a Dog Grooming Apprentice.

Contact a friendly student advisor on 1800 837 550 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

Watch this video to see how online learning works:  

Absolutely! You’ve got an 7-day cooling-off period (trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to review all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money-back guarantee*.

Complete an online dog grooming course, learn about nutrition, hygiene, and preventative health care and discover tools, equipment & handling tips. Complete an Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming to discover what it takes to enter the dog grooming business as an apprentice.

Absolutely! If you have prior experience or qualifications that cross over to some of the modules in this course, you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). This allows you to be recognised and credited to certain modules, meaning you can reduce the number of modules you need to study, whilst still getting the full qualification. Click here to find out more about RPL

READY TO GET QUALIFIED AND EARN MORE?

Enrol today and start building your career in accounting, finance or business. With flexible payment plans and 24/7 tutor support, we make it easy to fit learning into your life.

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