Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming
Learn Advanced Dog Grooming Skills You Can Use with Confidence
This Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming is a practical online course made up of two certificates. You will build a strong foundation in caring for dogs, then move into dog and pet grooming skills you can apply in real grooming situations.
- ✓ Learn safe handling and grooming basics to support calm, controlled grooming sessions
- ✓ Build practical skills in coat and skin care, grooming tools, and grooming techniques
- ✓ Understand breed groups, canine health basics, and what is involved in running a grooming service
Study 100% online at your own pace and start applying what you learn straight away.
Investment: $1,399 + GST, or only $29 per week on a flexible payment plan
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Duration
12 Months Access | ~200 hours
Learning Mode
100% online, study whenever suits you
Unlimited Support
Unlimited support during business hours
Qualification
Industry-accredited Advanced Certificate
No Exams
No exams, ever
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This Advanced Certificate is a good fit if:
✓ You want to build practical dog grooming skills in a clear and structured way.
✓ You want to understand dog care, canine biology, behaviour, safe handling, and grooming techniques together.
✓ You are exploring dog grooming as a future direction for work, side income, or personal development.
✓ You want to build confidence in grooming practice while also learning the basics of grooming as a business.
✓ You need flexible online study that fits around work, family, or daily life.
This Advanced Certificate is best suited to learners who want to build strong foundations in dog grooming and dog care.
It is ideal for those who want to develop practical understanding across grooming techniques, coat and skin care, safe animal handling, canine wellbeing, and grooming business basics in a clear and structured way.
This Advanced Certificate is designed to help you build practical skills and confidence step by step.
What You'll Learn In This Course
Certificate in Caring for Dogs
Certificate in Dog and Pet Grooming
Potential Job Outcomes
Senior Dog Groomer
Grooming Salon Trainer
Breed-Specific Grooming Specialist
Canine Cosmetic Technician
Mobile Grooming Supervisor
Grooming Quality Assurance Lead
Dog Spa Manager (Assistant)
Pet Styling Consultant
Grooming Business Development Officer
Animal Handling and Grooming Coach
Curious about how this course could expand your understanding?
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Certificate in Caring for Dogs
Certificate in Dog and Pet Grooming
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WHEN YOU WANT THEM
This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market
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More than 14,000 animals came through the doors at RSPCA Victoria each year; that’s almost 40 every single day. Whether they are neglected, abandoned, homeless, RSPCA Victoria’s goal is to get as many animals as possible rehabilitated and into loving forever homes.
The Career Academy donates a portion of all course proceeds to the RSPCA Victoria, with the funds going toward their rehabilitation and adoption programs.
Earn an Industry-Accredited Certificate
Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.
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You're Ready to Start If...
If this sounds like you, you're ready to get started today.
You're Ready to Start if...
You want to learn dog grooming techniques in a clear, practical way you can build on
You want to understand coat and skin care, grooming safety, and how to handle animals during grooming
You want practical knowledge of grooming tools, common techniques, and everyday grooming tasks
You want a stronger understanding of dog care basics, including breeds, behaviour, and health foundations
You want flexible online study with clear structure and realistic expectations, so you can build skills steadily
You Don't Need...
Grooming experience to begin learning
A full grooming salon setup before you start
To be confident handling every dog from day one
To already know breed groups, biology, or coat types
Fixed class times or pressure to rush
From only $29 per week | 10-day money back guarantee
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