The New Zealand equine industry needs people with practical, wide-ranging skills. This advanced course covers everything from daily horse care and health to business operations and industry pathways, all specific to NZ conditions.
The New Zealand equine industry needs people with practical, wide-ranging skills. This advanced course covers everything from daily horse care and health to business operations and industry pathways, all specific to NZ conditions.
Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies NZ
You want a career with horses but lack the structured knowledge to get started in the New Zealand industry.
Online advice is often scattered, confusing, and not relevant to NZ pastures, breeds, or regulations.
You want to work confidently with vets, owners, and farriers, but feel like you're missing the key skills and language.
A different approach
Every lesson comes in five formats. You can read the text, listen to the audio, watch the video, or review the slides. Best of all, you can chat with your AI tutor to ask questions and get personal help anytime.
Video lessons, audio, and written content. Choose how you learn best
Phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
ICOES and CPD endorsed Advanced Certificate upon completion.
Unlike other online courses where you're left reading slides alone, every lesson comes with an AI tutor built in. It explains concepts in plain language, answers your follow-up questions, quizzes you to check understanding, and walks you through real scenarios.
Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies NZ
From first principles to professional practice.
| Modern Edu | Traditional Provider | Other Online | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 upfront | $1,500 - $3,000+ | $500 - $2,000 |
| Payment plan | $25/week | VET loan or upfront | Varies |
| Duration | Self-paced | 6 - 12 months fixed | Self-paced |
| Lessons | 100 | Varies | 10 - 30 |
| AI tutor | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Study format | Video + audio + text | In-person or blended | Video or text only |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ 14 days | ✗ | Varies |
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No waiting for a cohort or start date. Pick your payment option and get instant access to all 100 lessons.
Work through lessons on your phone, tablet, or desktop, whenever suits you. Your AI tutor is there on every lesson to answer questions and check your understanding.
Complete the course and receive your ICOES-endorsed Advanced Certificate, plus the skills and confidence to start working.
All 100 lessons across 10 modules, available from day one.
An AI tutor trained on your course material, available 24/7 to answer questions and test your understanding.
Every lesson as written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat.
Access your course on phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
Earn your professionally endorsed advanced certificate upon completion.
Study at your own pace over a full 12 months. Extensions available on request if you need more time.
Everything you need to get started
40 weekly payments · $1,000 total
🛡️ 14-day money-back guarantee
Try the course, explore the AI tutor, work through the first lessons. If it's not for you within 14 days, we'll refund you in full.*
Completing this course could open doors to roles in animal care across Australia. Here are some directions graduates may explore.
These are possible career directions only. No specific career outcome is guaranteed. Actual opportunities depend on your experience, location, and the current job market.
“It was easy and well written.”
“Easy to understand and interesting.”
“The videos give you a break from reading.”
“Such a great course, the video slides are explained so well. I love the fast track videos. Very simple and easy to follow — the audio for each module made learning easy.”
“I like the fact it was presented in language you can understand. You can download the lesson or listen to the video — I have found both to be helpful. With the download option you can keep for future reference.”
“Very clear, explanatory, and easy to work through in your own time. It is very good with different learning styles — reading, watching, or listening. All of the materials are given at first and you are able to go at your own pace.”
“First lesson was fantastic, very insightful and easy to follow. Excellent modules to follow along with — really enjoying the course.”
“It was an amazing refresher for me. And I am so happy to be able to keep going with my studying.”
“Easy to understand, yet well detailed. The subject matter is spot on — not too much, but still very in depth.”
“I enjoyed the slides, they were very helpful. First lesson was very good.”
The Advanced Certificate in Equine Studies NZ is designed for people in New Zealand who want to build a rewarding career working with horses. It goes far beyond basic care, giving you a deep understanding of equine health, behaviour, and management within the New Zealand context. You will learn practical skills for daily care, stable management, and feeding for local conditions. The course explores important topics like hoof care, first aid awareness, and safe horse handling.
Created by Modern Education New Zealand, this course also covers the business side of the industry. You will explore career paths, learn about dealing with clients, and understand how key organisations like Racing NZ and Equestrian Sports NZ work. Each lesson is delivered in multiple formats, including video, audio, and text, and features an AI tutor you can chat with anytime. This helps you build the skills and confidence to take the next step in your equine career, whether it is on a stud farm in the Waikato, a sport horse stable near Christchurch, or in your own backyard.
Join students across Australia who are building real skills, earning a real certificate, and starting careers they actually love.
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