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.

Wesleyan University
Skills you'll gain: Social Sciences, Psychology, Persuasive Communication, Sociology, Behavior Management, Conflict Management, Interpersonal Communications, Research, Diversity Awareness, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Experimentation
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

American Psychological Association
Skills you'll gain: Diversity Awareness, Sociology, Psychology, Cultural Diversity, Human Development, Social Sciences, Learning Theory, Biology, Research
Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Optimism, Personal Development, Resilience, Positive Behavior Support, Psychology, Working With Children, Education and Training, Research, Visionary, Human Development, Creativity
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Laboratory, Laboratory Techniques, Diagnostic Tests, Clinical Laboratory Science, Patient Evaluation, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Assays, Urinalysis, Specimen Collection, Hematology, Patient Treatment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Minnesota
Skills you'll gain: Mental and Behavioral Health, Social Studies, Psychology, Psychiatry, Medical Science and Research, Molecular Biology, Research Methodologies, Biology, Statistical Analysis, Case Studies
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Psychological Evaluations, Psychiatry, Community Mental Health Services, First Aid, Emergency Response, Mental Health, Preventative Care, Stress Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Ethics, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Non-Verbal Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

Universidad de Palermo
Skills you'll gain: Psychology, Anatomy, Human Learning, Neurology, Experimentation, Physics, Scientific Methods, Mental and Behavioral Health
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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
University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Research Design, Qualitative Research, Critical Thinking, Persistence, Program Evaluation, Case Studies, Tenacity, Psychological Evaluations, Surveys, Data Collection, Reliability, Descriptive Statistics, Interviewing Skills
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Fractal Analytics
Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Decision Making, Human Learning, Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavior Management, Behavioral Economics, Human Development, Psychology, Critical Thinking, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Communication
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks