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: Sample Size Determination, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Quantitative Research, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Software, Statistical Inference, Sampling (Statistics), Data Analysis, Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Analytical Skills, Regression Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Research
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Triage, Crisis Intervention, Active Listening, Rapport Building, Emergency Response, First Aid, Psychiatric Assessments, Interpersonal Communications, Mental Health, Stress Management, Rehabilitation, Patient Referral, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Community Development
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Building, Performance Analysis, Leadership, People Development, Human Resources, Team Motivation, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Employee Engagement, Stress First Aid
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 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 Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence, Smart Goals, Personal Development, Overcoming Obstacles, Productivity, Positive Behavior Support, Optimism, Self-Awareness, Self-Motivation, Growth Mindedness, Cognitive flexibility, Psychology, Creativity, Curiosity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Qualitative Research, Interviewing Skills, Case Studies, Research, Research Methodologies, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Social Sciences, Research Design, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Analytical Skills, Anthropology
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Relationship Building, Personal Development, Psychology, Relationship Management, Self-Motivation, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Diversity, Behavior Management, Human Relations Movement, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Sociology, Social Sciences, Interpersonal Communications, Cognitive flexibility, Critical Thinking, Mindfulness, Research, Case Studies
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Trauma Care, Mental Health, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Mental and Behavioral Health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Stress Management, Cultural Sensitivity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Toronto
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Human Development, Mental Health, Social Sciences, Scientific Methods, Neurology, Experimentation, Cultural Diversity
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Statistical Software, Data Visualization, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Histogram, Data Analysis, Box Plots, Exploratory Data Analysis, Graphing, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Probability & Statistics, Quantitative Research, Variance Analysis, Statistical Visualization, Statistics, Social Sciences
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Skills you'll gain: Positivity, Optimism, Resilience, Compassion, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Adaptability, Relationship Building, Creativity, Mindfulness, Community Health
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Johns Hopkins University
Skills you'll gain: Marketing Psychology, Case Studies, Persuasive Communication, Advertising, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Marketing Effectiveness, Neurology, Behavioral Economics, Marketing, Psychology, Anatomy
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months