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Animal Care · Advanced Certificate

Turn Your Passion for Dogs
Into a Grooming Career

Learn the practical skills to groom dogs safely and professionally in New Zealand. This course covers everything from handling anxious dogs and breed-specific cuts to setting up your own grooming business from home or a mobile van.

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
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Online, Self-Paced
24/7
AI Tutor
Where this can take you

Upskill. Career or Business. Made for New Zealand.

Whatever you are here for, these are the kinds of roles your new skills could lead to:

Dog Groomer
Grooming Salon Assistant
Mobile Dog Groomer
Pet Stylist
Grooming Salon Owner
Pet Spa Attendant
Curriculum

What You’ll Learn.

10 modules · 100 lessons · Study at your own pace

01Welcome & IntroductionFree
02What Professional Dog Groomers Actually Do All Day
03Pathways Into the Industry: Salon, Mobile, and Mixed Operations
04The Physical Side of Grooming: What Your Body Needs to Handle
05How Groomers Earn: Pricing Models, Commission, and Chair Rental
06Industry Standards and Expectations in New Zealand
07Animal Welfare in Grooming: Your Legal and Ethical Obligations
08Workplace Health and Safety for Groomers
09Tools of the Trade: A First Look at Grooming Equipment
10Reading the Industry: Where Grooming Sits in the Pet Economy
11Planning Your Starting Point: Employed, Apprentice, or Straight to Business
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
What's the real difference between a #10 blade and a #7F blade? When would I use each one?
Great question. A #10 blade leaves the fur very short, about 1.5mm. It's often used for sanitary trims and getting under matted coats. A #7F blade leaves the fur longer, around 3.2mm, and gives a smoother finish. It's a popular choice for a neat, low-maintenance clip on the body of many breeds. Would you like me to explain what the 'F' means on a finishing blade?
ModernEdu
This certifies that
Charlotte Reeve
has successfully completed the
Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming NZ
Issued by Modern Education New Zealand
Certificate No. ME-2026-04871
Verify at modernedu.co.nz/verify
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

100 lessons across 10 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 $200 upfront, or take the simple weekly plan.

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40 weekly payments · $1,000 total
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Before you enrol

Is It Right for You?

This course is for you if

Dog lovers in New Zealand wanting to turn their passion into a full-time or part-time career.
Anyone looking to start their own mobile grooming business or home-based salon.
People already working in the pet industry, like doggy daycare staff or vet assistants, who want to add grooming skills.
Career changers seeking a hands-on job that doesn't involve sitting behind a desk.
You want a structured course that covers practical skills and the NZ business basics.

It is probably not for you if

You need a formal, NZQA-accredited qualification. For that, you should look at courses offered by a New Zealand polytechnic.
You only want to learn how to groom your own pet. This is a comprehensive professional development course.
You are looking for in-person, hands-on work placement. Our course is delivered entirely online.
You want to become a veterinarian or vet nurse. Those careers require a university degree and formal registration.

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.

More from students

“I love that it has different ways to learn! I'll keep learning about each flower's conditioning needs — I feel I've learnt so much already.”

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
Good to know

Common Questions.

Do I need any prior grooming experience to enrol?+
No prior experience is needed. The course starts from the ground up, covering canine anatomy, coat types, and how to read a dog before you even pick up a tool. If you already have some experience, the later modules on business setup, pricing, and client retention will add real depth to what you already know.
What does the course cover?+
There are 100 lessons across 10 modules. You will learn coat types and breed-specific grooming, bathing and drying, clipper and scissor work, hand stripping, nail and ear care, and how to handle anxious or reactive dogs. The final modules cover setting up a grooming business in New Zealand, including NZBN registration, GST and KiwiSaver obligations, insurance, local council requirements, and how to market your services through social media and referrals.
How long will it take to complete?+
The course is built for around 234 hours of study at a steady pace. If you want to move faster, a 20-hour fast-track path is available. You have 12 months of access, so you can fit study around work, family, or other commitments.
Can I study on my phone or tablet?+
Yes. Every lesson works on mobile, tablet, or desktop. Each lesson also comes in five formats: written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat. You can switch between formats depending on where you are and how you like to learn.
What is the AI tutor and how does it work?+
Every lesson has a built-in AI tutor you can ask questions at any point. If something in a lesson is not clear, or you want to go deeper on a topic like poodle clip patterns or how to price your services in Christchurch or Tauranga, you can ask and get a specific answer. It responds to your question rather than sending you to a menu.
What certificate will I receive, and is it recognised?+
You will receive an Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming NZ, issued by Modern Education New Zealand. The course is accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards) and is CPD-eligible. It is not a nationally recognised qualification under the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. If you need a qualification registered with NZQA, a polytechnic or private training establishment would be the right path.

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