Animal psychology courses can help you learn animal behavior analysis, cognitive processes in animals, and the impact of environment on behavior. You can build skills in observational techniques, behavioral assessment, and understanding species-specific communication. Many courses introduce tools like behavioral observation software and data analysis methods to help you interpret findings and apply them in real-world settings, whether in research, animal training, or wildlife conservation.

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Research Design, Social Sciences, Interviewing Skills, Psychology, Analytical Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidades Anáhuac
Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Resilience, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Psychology, Mindfulness, Positive Behavior Support, Human Development, Stress Management, Emotional Intelligence, Mental Concentration
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Research, Research Design, Consumer Behaviour, Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Psychology, Behavioral Economics, Biomedical Technology, Experimentation, Neurology, Marketing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, First Aid, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

O.P. Jindal Global University
Skills you'll gain: Cognitive flexibility, Hospice, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health, Prenatal Care, Critical Thinking
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Anesthesiology, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Pre-Anesthetic Assessment, Pain Management, Patient Education And Counseling, Stress Management, Preventative Care, Perioperative Care, Operating Room (OR), Clinical Practices, Patient Positioning, Clinical Nutrition, Behavioral Health, Patient Observation, Behavior Management, Long Term Care
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Mental and Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Advocacy, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Data Collection, Reliability, Descriptive Statistics, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Mindfulness, Active Listening, Stress Management, Empowerment, De-escalation Techniques, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Biology, Social Skills, Resilience, Physiology, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
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
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Ethical Standards And Conduct, Behavioral Health, Behavior Management, Environmental Regulations, Human Learning, Nutrition and Diet, Non-Verbal Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks