Professional Dog Grooming Diploma

• On your own dogs
• Asking friends and families to groom their dogs
• Advertising for free models (online e.g Facebook)
• Volunteering at local animal shelters
• Organising to shadow a local groomer

Read Sandi's story to see how she secured practical experience or Learn more about how the practical works >

Yes, our dog grooming courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES).

Our Professional Dog Grooming Diploma is internationally accredited by ICOES.

Pet Courses went through a rigorous evaluation and audit of these courses to gain accreditation. Having ICOES accreditation guarantees you will receive a high standard of content that has undergone evaluation by an independent organisation, ensuring it's quality and credibility.

It's important to note that the field of dog grooming is currently unregulated, meaning there is no government-mandated certificate required to qualify you as a dog groomer. While formal certification may not be a legal prerequisite, we strongly believe in the value of professional training for anyone offering grooming services.

Our dog grooming courses have been meticulously developed by a professional grooming educator with extensive experience running her own salon for many years. To ensure the highest standards, all our courses are mentored by practicing dog groomers. This unique approach allows us to provide both current and professional guidance throughout your learning journey.

While you may not need a formal certificate to work as a groomer, our commitment is to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship needed to excel in this unregulated but highly rewarding industry.

We include resources that will help you build your business after graduating;

• Blade Size Chart
• Equipment Checklist
• Five Freedoms Poster
• Muscle Groups Poster
• Canine Disease Chart
• Dog Health Assessment Template
• Income Projection Template
• Business Plan Template

Yes!

Upon successful completion of your assessments you'll receive separate Certificates for each course you complete. 

There is no obligation to purchase any equipment in order to complete the course.

The course includes practical tasks to be completed on your own or friends dogs.  They are optional and can be completed at your own pace, so there is no commitment to purchase anything if you choose not to.  To complete them you will only require a basic grooming kit.

We don’t recommend buying anything before enrolling as the first module covers equipment and tools in detail.  You'll start thinking about what you might want to invest in dependant on the type of business you are planning (if that’s what you’re planning).  You’ll watch videos from Lisa who runs a home grooming salon, she’ll show you all of her tools and equipment and talk you through what she finds helpful and also where she purchased it all.  You’ll also be able to download an equipment checklist at the end of the module.

Pet Courses students receive a discount with online retailer Artemis Grooming Supplies as well.

Absolutely not!

We appreciate that learning online can be daunting for some.  Our student focused approach means that you're never far away from feeling supported, whether that be from your mentor, our friendly support staff or your fellow students.

After enrolling you'll be invited to join our students only private Facebook group.  You'll find this group will play an active role in your studies.  Not only will you have like-minded people to learn alongside, but you'll feel motivated and inspired as you share your learning journey with us.