ABTC Recognised courses
ABTC recognises courses which cover the Knowledge and Understanding for the various role standards.
Below is a list of the courses that are recognised.
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
The below courses are no longer taking applications, but were recognised as covering Knowledge and Understanding for the Animal Trainer role:
BSc (Hons) Animal Training and Performance – Hartpury University
BSc (Hons) Canine Training and Performance – Hartpury University
DipHE Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP]– ARU Writtle click here for link
DipHE Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP] – ARU Writtle click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP] – ARU Writtle click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP] – ARU Writtle click here for link
FdSc Canine Behaviour and Training [MP]– University Centre Reaseheath click here for link
[MP] Indicates there is a module pathway within this course that meets the Knowledge and Understanding for the role
Dog Training Instructors course – APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) click here for link
BSc Applied Animal Behaviour & Training – University Centre Bishop Burton click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
The below courses are no longer taking applications, but were recognised as covering Knowledge and Understanding for the Animal Training Instructor role:
BSc (Hons) Animal Training and Performance – Hartpury University
BSc (Hons) Canine Training and Performance – Hartpury University
Equine Training Instructor Diploma level 4 [DL] – Natural Animal Centre click here for link
Canine Training Instructor Course level 4 [H] – PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers) click here for link
DipHE Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP] – ARU Writtle click here for link
FdSc Canine Behaviour and Training [MP]– University Centre Reaseheath click here for link
[MP] Indicates there is a module pathway within this course that meets the Knowledge and Understanding for the role
[H] This course is part distance learning, part in-person
[DL] This is a distance learning course
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour [MP] – University of Bristol Veterinary School click here for link
Advanced Diploma Applied Animal Behaviour level 5 [DL] – Compass Education Ltd click here for link
Advanced Diploma Applied Animal Behaviour level 5 (Canine) [DL] – Compass Education Ltd click here for link
Advanced Diploma Applied Animal Behaviour level 5 (Feline) [DL] – Compass Education Ltd click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
Canine Behaviour Technician Course level 5 [DLW] – PACT (Professional Association of Canine Trainers) click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP] – ARU Writtle click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP] – ARU Writtle click here for link
[MP] Indicates there is a module pathway within this course that meets the Knowledge and Understanding for the role
[DL] This is a distance learning course
[DLW] This is a distance learning and work-based course
BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour [MP] – University of Bristol Veterinary School click here for link
MSc or PGDip* Clinical Animal Behaviour [DL] – University of Edinburgh click here for link
*PGDip is the successful completion of the taught modules of the course.
Advanced Diploma Applied Animal Behaviour level 6 [DL] – Compass Education Ltd click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Clinical) – Harper Adams University click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) Hartpury University click here for link
MSc or PGDip* Clinical Animal Behaviour – University of Lincoln click here for link
*PGDip is the successful completion of the taught modules of the course.
BSc (Hons) Animal Management (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP] – ARU Writtle click here for link
BSc (Hons) Animal Science (Pet Behaviour and Welfare) [MP] – ARU Writtle click here for link
[MP] Indicates there is a module pathway within this course that meets the Knowledge and Understanding for the role
[DL] This is a distance learning course
Course providers
If you are a course provider wanting to have your course recognised by ABTC for one of the role standards, please click here
For details of the role standards please click here
