The Certificate in Dog & Pet Grooming is designed to give you the skills needed to provide professional and tailored grooming services to all kinds of pets. So whether you're looking to start your own grooming…
The Certificate in Dog & Pet Grooming is designed to give you the skills needed to provide professional and tailored grooming services to all kinds of pets. So whether you're looking to start your own grooming…
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Topic 1Scope and Nature of Grooming AnimalsTopic 2Animal BiologyTopic 3Care of the Coat and SkinTopic 4Dog Grooming TechniquesTopic 5Grooming Other Types of AnimalsTopic 6Other Grooming TasksTopic 7Handling Animals During GroomingTopic 8Show GroomingTopic 9Grooming SafetyTopic 10The Business of GroomingThe Career Academy provides dedicated career services including job search assistance, resume writing, and interview preparation to help graduates find employment.
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The Career Academy is an online education provider helping 25,000+ students each year. They offer 100% online, self-paced courses with a 10-day money back guarantee, flexible payment plans (e.g. $25 per week), and unlimited 24/7 support via email and phone. Courses are industry-accredited and cover areas including psychology and counselling, medical reception, bookkeeping, dog grooming, and more. Student stories highlight career changers and upskilling across diverse industries.
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Become a Skilled Dog & Pet Groomer with Industry-Recognised Expertise
Are you passionate about animals and dream of providing expert grooming services to dogs and pets of all shapes and sizes? Want to start your career as a professional dog groomer but don’t know which skills you need to master? Or perhaps you’re already working with pets and want to take your grooming skills to the next level by mastering the techniques that will set you apart?
Well, here’s some good news, this course is the answer to your questions.
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Last updated: July 2026