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Animal Care · Micro Certificate

Understand and Care for Your Cat
With Complete Confidence

Learn to read your cat's body language, manage common behaviour issues, and create a happy, healthy home. This course covers everything from nutrition to New Zealand-specific welfare guidelines, giving you practical skills you can use right away.

Free first lesson
Or enrol on the spot
Rated 5 by our students
From $25
Per Week
ICOES + CPD
Endorsed Certificate
14-Day
Money-Back Guarantee
100%
Online, Self-Paced
24/7
AI Tutor
Where this can take you

Upskill. Career or Business. Made for New Zealand.

And if you ever wanted to take it further, these are the kinds of roles it could lead to:

Cattery Attendant
SPCA Animal Attendant
Veterinary Clinic Assistant
Professional Cat Sitter
Animal Welfare Assistant
Pet Shop Assistant
Curriculum

What You’ll Learn.

3 modules · 24 lessons · Study at your own pace

01Welcome & IntroductionFree
02How Cats Are Wired: Instincts and Natural Behaviour
03Cat Body Language: Reading What Your Cat Is Telling You
04The Five Senses: How Cats Experience the World
05Life Stages: Kittens, Adults, and Senior Cats
06Nutrition Basics: What Cats Need to Eat and Why
07Indoor vs Outdoor Cats: Weighing the Options in a New Zealand Context
08Setting Up a Cat-Friendly Home: Space, Resources, and Enrichment
09Recognising Signs of Stress in Cats
10How Cats Learn: Reinforcement, Association, and Habit
11Positive Reinforcement in Practice: Training Without Force
Included with your course

Your 24/7 AI Tutor.

It knows where you are

Your tutor sees the lesson you are on and what you have covered, so every answer fits your progress.

Explains Until You Get It

Confused by a concept? Ask for a simpler take, a real-world example, or a quick quiz to test yourself.

There at 11pm

Study when it suits you. Your tutor is available around the clock, every day of your enrolment.

Inside this course · Your tutor
My cat loves being outside, but I live near a reserve in Wellington and I'm worried about native birds. What are the key things I need to consider?
That's a common concern for cat owners in New Zealand. The decision involves balancing your cat's enrichment with protecting local wildlife. We can look at the risks for both, like traffic for your cat and predation for birds. The course covers strategies for creating a stimulating indoor environment or using a catio as a safe compromise. Would you like to explore enrichment ideas for indoor cats first?
ModernEdu
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Charlotte Reeve
has successfully completed the
Cat Care & Behaviour NZ
Issued by Modern Education New Zealand
Certificate No. ME-2026-04871
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Your certificate

Proof of What You Know.

Endorsed

Endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards, and CPD-eligible.

Verifiable online

Every certificate carries a unique number an employer or client can verify on our site in seconds.

Made to share

A printed hard copy is included with upfront enrolment, and a digital version for LinkedIn and your CV.

Student reviews

What People Are Saying.

5 average rating

Set up a plant styling business, and maintain it too

The content was clear and practical — including the set-up of a plant styling business, and ongoing maintenance too.

Emily P. · Verified student

The financial part of the business

Learning about the financial part of the business.

Kristine S. · Verified student

The first weeks are the foundation, not a warm-up

The first weeks in the home are not a warm-up phase, they are the foundation. The guidance we give owners during this window can prevent months of remedial work later, making early intervention one of the most powerful tools we have as trainers.

Gaylene D. · Verified student
What you get

Everything Included.

In this course

24 lessons across 3 modules, read, listen, or watch every one
Your 24/7 AI tutor, built into every lesson
Assessments and your ICOES-endorsed, CPD-eligible certificate
12 months access, with extensions available on request

As a Modern Edu student

Student discount on any additional course
Printed hard-copy edition of your course
More student extras on the way
How it works

Four Steps to Your Certificate.

01

Try It Free

Start lesson 1 right now, free. See the course and meet your tutor before paying anything.

02

Enrol Easily

Pick the option that suits you. Every option is covered by the 14-day guarantee.

03

Make Real Progress

Read, listen, or watch each lesson. Go at your own pace with your tutor beside you.

04

Get Your Certificate

Pass your assessments and receive your endorsed, verifiable certificate.

Enrolment

Easy Ways to Get Started.

Try the first lesson free. When you are ready, split it into four with Afterpay or Klarna, save $60 upfront, or take the simple weekly plan.

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A second course free, your choice
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Continue With Afterpay or Klarna
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$239
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$25 /week
12 weekly payments · $300 total
Upfront bonuses not included.
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Before you enrol

Is It Right for You?

This course is for you if

First-time cat owners in New Zealand who want to start off on the right foot.
Experienced cat owners looking to understand challenging behaviours.
Anyone considering working with cats in a cattery, shelter, or pet-sitting business.
Cat foster carers who want to help animals feel safe and adjust to new homes.

It is probably not for you if

Anyone needing a formal qualification to become a vet nurse. For that, you should look at courses from a polytechnic or NZQA-registered provider.
People seeking specific veterinary advice to diagnose or treat a sick cat. This course provides health awareness, but you must always consult a qualified vet.
Cat behaviourists seeking advanced academic research. This course is focused on practical, everyday skills for carers.
Anyone looking for a course on breeding cats. Our focus is on care, welfare, and pet ownership.

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Try the full course for two weeks. If it is not for you, we refund you in full. No questions asked, no conditions.

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Tammie O. · Verified student

“Very informative, and I like the focus on clients. It's better to give advice in small segments — just as we do with our dogs. Small steps.”

John H. · Verified student

“Real world responses — wow. The laws, and what it means to run a facility, is an eye opener. Even the less-common-pets section was eye opening — rabbits are illegal to keep as pets here in Queensland!”

Lee P. · Verified student

Start With a Free Lesson.

Start with the free first lesson, or enrol on the spot from $25 a week.

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