Online Courses

Information about online courses (MOOCs), including the new (2024) Animal Welfare in the Clinic MOOC; The Truth About Cats and Dogs; the Animal Behaviour and Welfare, and Chicken Behaviour and Welfare MOOCs.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

We are delighted to offer FREE courses: 'The Truth About Cats and Dogs' and 'Animal Behaviour and Welfare',  through Coursera. The courses are 'On-Demand' and so you can sign up and begin studying at any point throughout the year. 

Animal Welfare in the Clinic

New - launches 22 April 2024

Are you a vet, vet nurse, student, or animal care assistant? On our online course, learn what you can do to ensure that the welfare of the animal is supported at every stage of the clinical visit (from transportation, waiting area, examination, operating room, and recovery). ​

Hear from leading experts as they provide insight into practical approaches and considerations for improving and maintaining animal welfare in the clinic. ​

By the end of this course, you will have gained a greater understanding of animal welfare in the clinic, practical applications for improving animal welfare, and an opportunity to share experiences and develop a community of practice.

Animal Welfare in the Clinic (course link)

Studies have shown that some owners avoid seeking veterinary care as their pets find attending the clinic so stressful. But it does not have to be like this – in this course methods to reduce patient fear, pain and anxiety, based on scientific evidence, are explained and easy-to-implement advice is given. This course is essential for everyone working in a professional veterinary environment to ensure that patient welfare is front and centre in all practices.

Cats and Dogs

The Truth About Cats and Dogs (course link)

Topics are covered on a week-by-week basis and include:

1. The appliance of science
2. Ethology
3. Sense and sensibility
4. Living with humans
5. Can we do better?

The majority of the videos on this course have translations in English, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and Greek. Other language transcripts have been kindly translated by volunteers which range from Italian to Arabic but it is varied for each video.

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Animla Behaviour and Welfare (course link)

1. What is Animal Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
2. The Truth About Cats and Dogs
3. Down on the Farm
4. Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

The majority of the videos on this course have translations in English, Chinese, Italian, French and Spanish. Other language transcripts have been kindly translated by volunteers which range from Japanese to Arabic but it is varied for each video.

Watch the MOOC videos (only) from our  video channel

The Animal and Welfare Behaviour MOOC is an accessible and engaging learning tool which supports the professional development of frontline teams

Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

Chicken Behaviour and Welfare MOOC

Topics are covered on a week-by-week basis and include:

1. Introduction to animal behaviour: domestication, behaviour development and learning, and senses
2. Behaviour patterns of chickens (part 1)
3. Behaviour patterns of chickens (part 2)
4. What is chicken welfare? Defining 'welfare', ethical obligations, and welfare standards

The majority of the videos on this course have translations in English, French and Spanish. Other language transcripts have been kindly translated by volunteers which range from Hungarian to Arabic but it is varied for each video.

Watch the MOOC videos (only) from our   video channel