This online course teaches you how to select and train dogs for therapy and assistance roles in Australia. Learn the difference between dog types, how to train for public access, and how to work with organisations in this growing field.
This online course teaches you how to select and train dogs for therapy and assistance roles in Australia. Learn the difference between dog types, how to train for public access, and how to work with organisations in this growing field.
Certificate in Therapy & Assistance Dog Training
Demand for well-trained therapy and assistance dogs keeps growing.
Learn the principles behind training dogs to support people in real situations.
A foundation for working with therapy, assistance and support-dog programs.
Completing this course could open doors to roles across Australia. Here are some directions graduates may explore.
These are possible career directions only. No specific career outcome is guaranteed. Actual opportunities depend on your experience, location, and the current job market.
Certificate in Therapy & Assistance Dog Training
From first principles to professional practice.
All 50 lessons across 5 modules, available from day one.
An AI tutor trained on your course material, available 24/7 to answer your questions and check your understanding.
Every lesson as written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat. Learn the way that suits you.
Your certificate is endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards.
Earn CPD points that count toward your professional development and show employers you are keeping your skills current.
Content written specifically for Australia, covering the standards and conditions that apply here.
100% online on any device, with 24/7 access and self-paced study. No fixed schedule, no classrooms, no deadlines.
Start from scratch. No prior experience or qualifications required, and a full 12 months to finish at your own pace.
“I loved how I could move at my own pace. Learning about service dog training was a highlight. The course was great from start to finish.”
“Some well-presented information about different breeds and myth busting about the origin of the domesticated dog.”
“I enjoyed the slides, they were very helpful. First lesson was very good.”
“It was very clear and to the point. Clear information and easy to follow.”
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28 weekly payments · $700 total
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A different approach
Every lesson comes in five formats: written text, audio, video, slides, and an AI tutor. If you have a question, you can ask the tutor. It gives you a direct answer without making you search through lessons.
Video lessons, audio, and written content. Choose how you learn best
Phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
ICOES and CPD endorsed Certificate upon completion.
Unlike other online courses where you're left reading slides alone, every lesson comes with an AI tutor built in. It explains concepts in plain language, answers your follow-up questions, quizzes you to check understanding, and walks you through real scenarios.
No waiting for a cohort or start date. Pick your payment option and get instant access to all 50 lessons.
Work through lessons on your phone, tablet, or desktop, whenever suits you. Your AI tutor is there on every lesson to answer questions and check your understanding.
Complete the course and receive your ICOES-endorsed Certificate, plus the skills and confidence to start working.
“The different learning options has assisted me to retain information better.”
“I love the modules — it is explained in detail so it is easy to understand.”
“I acquired lots of new knowledge and gained new skills.”
“The ability to download material and read at my own pace.”
“The video clips were the best part of the course.”
“Informative and easy to understand.”
The Certificate in Therapy & Assistance Dog Training is a comprehensive online course built for adult learners in Australia. It gives you the foundational knowledge needed to work in the growing field of animal-assisted intervention. You will learn the important legal differences between therapy, emotional support, and assistance dogs. The course covers how to assess a dog's temperament, build a training plan for public access, and teach specific tasks for mobility, psychiatric, and medical alert work. It also covers the business side, including working with organisations, insurance, and running your own program.
Every lesson is available in text, audio, and video, and includes an AI tutor you can chat with anytime. This lets you learn in the way that works best for you. Please note, this professional development course is accredited by ICOES, an international body. Upon completion, you receive a Certificate of Completion from Modern Education Australia. This is not a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and we are not a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Enrol in Certificate in Therapy & Assistance Dog Training and join students across Australia who are building real skills, earning a real certificate, and starting careers they love.
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