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.
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Resilience, Positivity, Optimism, Cognitive flexibility, Relationship Building, Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Nutrition and Diet, Preventative Care, Injury Prevention, Public Health, Vital Signs, Safety Assurance, Athletic Training, Physiology, Health Assessment, Behavior Management, Emergency Response, Psychology
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Plot (Graphics), Data Literacy, Graphing, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Probability & Statistics, Statistical Inference, Quantitative Research, Statistics, Statistical Analysis, Sample Size Determination, Data Analysis, Sampling (Statistics), Exploratory Data Analysis, Scatter Plots, Correlation Analysis, Psychology, Research Design, Scientific Methods
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Goal Setting
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Media and Communications, Cultural Diversity, Environment and Resource Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Job Analysis, Talent Management, Team Building, Leadership, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Occupational Safety And Health, Employee Performance Management, Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Stress First Aid, Performance Management, Research, Social Justice, Scientific Methods, Employee Training, Psychological Evaluations, Cultural Diversity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Laboratory Techniques, Diagnostic Tests, Endocrinology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biochemistry, Nephrology, Specimen Collection, Urinalysis, Specimen Preparation, Physiology, Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 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

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Human Learning, Creativity, Human Development, Self-Awareness, Culture, Language Disorders, Cognitive flexibility, Personal Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Stress Management, Diversity Awareness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

The University of Edinburgh
Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Vital Signs, Cardiology, Basic Patient Care, Physiology, Patient Observation, Biology, Clinical Assessment, Patient Communication
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months