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.
University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Growth Mindedness, digital literacy, Mental Concentration, Personal Development, Compassion, Goal Setting, Empowerment, Health And Wellness Coaching, Self-Awareness, Behavioral Economics, Self-Discipline, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Resilience, Creativity, Productivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Growth Mindedness, Lifelong Learning, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Social Sciences, Cultural Diversity, Sociology, Goal Setting, Physiology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Conflict Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Intercultural Competence, Cultural Diversity, De-escalation Techniques, Active Listening, Communication Strategies, Interpersonal Communications, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Case Studies, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Cooperation, Teamwork, Verbal Communication Skills, Strategic Communication, Leadership, Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Amazon Web Services
Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Large Language Modeling, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon DynamoDB, Software Development Life Cycle, CI/CD, Amazon Web Services, Professional Networking, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, Extract, Transform, Load, Software Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Management, Data Management, Problem Solving, Teamwork
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Personal Development, Resilience, Decision Making, Self-Awareness, Problem Solving, Emotional Intelligence, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Stress Management, Leadership, Neurology, Human Learning, Learning Strategies, Psychology, Life Sciences, Anatomy, Business, Physiology
Build toward a degree
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Problem Solving, Presentations, Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis, Interpersonal Communications, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Communication, Social Skills, Virtual Teams, Collaborative Software, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Persuasive Communication, Professional Development, Professionalism, Workflow Management, Accountability
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
Rice University
Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Risk, Financial Market, Investments, Securities (Finance), Financial Systems, Securities Trading, Asset Management, Behavioral Economics, Capital Markets, Investment Management, Equities, Performance Measurement, Finance, Financial Services, Performance Analysis, Risk Management, Return On Investment, Market Liquidity, Derivatives
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Color Theory, Typography, Creative Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Anthropology, World History, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Media and Communications, Economics, Political Sciences, Psychology
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Personal Development, Human Development, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Adaptability, Social Sciences, Sociology, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Empowerment, Coaching, Personal Development, Optimism, Accountability, Journals, Positivity, Mentorship, Lifelong Learning, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Resilience, Goal Setting, Relationship Building, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Microsoft Excel, Data Visualization, Spreadsheet Software, Data Management, Excel Macros, Data Cleansing, Excel Formulas, Data Validation, Productivity Software, Data Sharing, Microsoft Word, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months