Certificates and Diplomas
International Animal Care College
These specialized in-depth Certificates or Diplomas will take from 3 months up to 2-3 years and include a number of courses and units designed to train students to become a specialised animal care professional within a specialist animal care industry field.
E-Training for Dogs, Inc, is excited to announce the following Diploma/certificate programs accredited by the IACC. The IACC provides a quality assurance/accreditation of animal care professionals and businesses. For more information on the IACC mission, code of conduct and membership, please click HERE.
These Certificates encompass the key areas of study for current canine/pet professionals who desire to enhance their knowledge of animal care or for those individuals who intend to make animal care or training a career.
These Diplomas are accredited through the IACC, made available through the web-hosting services of ETD: IACC and ETD together, are the premiere educational source for animal care and training professionals.
Dog Trainer/Canine Professional Certificates
Level I. Associate Dog Trainer (ADT)
Level II. Professional Dog Trainer (PDT)
Level III. Professional Canine Training Specialist (PCTS)
Professional Canine Specialists Diplomas (IACC-PCS):
Canine Massage Therapy Diploma
Veterinary Clinic Puppy Socialization Instructor
Toy Dog Care and Training
Diploma in Dog Health and Nutrition
Diploma in Dog Behavioral Issues-Positive Reinforcement
Pet Dog Trainer and Behavioral Consultant
Service Dog Training Specialist
Animal Actor Diploma
Pet Care Professional
Shelter and Rescue Professional
Kennel Management Diploma
Doggy Daycare Diploma
Why a Certificate/Diploma?
Certificates/Diplomas are increasingly recognized by employers and clients as validation of special skills and knowledge. Certificates offer the possibility to study a concentrated area without the expense or time commitment of seeking an entire degree.
About Certificates/Diplomas
Earning a certificate or diploma demonstrates your willingness to make the time commitment necessary for professional and career development and success. A certificate is only as good as the knowledge and skills gained by the student. In other words, its quality is dependent on the Instructor, the Content and the Student. We stand behind you with our name on your Certificate or Diploma. This is not something we take lightly.
Validity of an Internet Program for a Dog Trainer
To be a dog trainer, one's training MUST consist of a large proportion of hands-on experience. Dogs are live creatures and you can not learn how to be a dog trainer without training dogs. Our internet-based courses are mainly "applied." This means you will be expected to take what you learn, apply it and prove (demonstrate) that you have applied it. How can this be done over the internet? Through the rich capability of the medium of course delivery used at E-Training for Dogs, Inc., we rely heavily on in-class discussion, presentation and VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS. This means YOU will have to video your progress working with the dog in whatever homework you are given and send it to your instructor who will often share it in class. You will have to demonstrate your progress working with a dog. We are not a mail order school.
Accreditation:
- At E-Training for Dogs, Inc. we are seeking “specialized” accreditation wherever and whenever we can find a legitimate accrediting body. Unfortunately, there are not many legitimate specialized accrediting agencies in the canine professions. For example, our Therapy Dog I course is recognized by the Council of Certified Pet Dog Trainers. It counts for 5 CEU's if you are a CPDT. We have several other examples, dependent on the specialization area. Another is the Canine Massage Therapy Certification through Treetops in Canada. Watch for the accreditations on various Diplomas.
- “Instititional” accreditation at E-Training for Dogs, Inc. We currently provide web-hosting services for the International Animal Care College (IACC) in the UK. The IACC does accredit and provide Certification or Diplomas using both internal and external reviewers to oversee course and instructor quality. This review process assures the student of quality education.
About the IACC: The college works on behalf of its members to raise the profile of their professionalism and commitment to the animal care industry, by offering a range of qualifications to help them further their career development. We also provide information to the public about training and qualifications available and accrediting graduates and their businesses to promote trained and professional services in the industry internationally and the opportunity to take Continuing Education classes.
The college provides a quality assurance/accreditation of animal care professionals and businesses. All members agree to adhere to best practice and guidelines for their specialist field in the animal care industry when joining the College. All members will receive a Membership Certificate.
For more information on the IACC mission, code of conduct and membership, please click HERE.
