This online course gives you the foundation skills for pet grooming in New Zealand. Learn how to handle dogs and cats safely, use grooming tools correctly, and get started as a professional groomer.
This online course gives you the foundation skills for pet grooming in New Zealand. Learn how to handle dogs and cats safely, use grooming tools correctly, and get started as a professional groomer.
Pet Grooming Basics NZ
Worried about using clippers or trimming nails? Learn to handle animals calmly and use tools safely, without causing them stress.
Starting a business in NZ seems hard. Get a clear guide on setting up as a sole trader, finding clients, and pricing your services.
Not sure which brush, shampoo, or technique to use? Understand different coat types and what they need to stay healthy and clean.
A different approach
Every lesson comes in five formats. You can watch a video, listen to audio, read text, or review slides. Plus, our AI tutor is always there to answer your specific questions.
Video lessons, audio, and written content. Choose how you learn best
Phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
ICOES and CPD endorsed Micro 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.
Pet Grooming Basics NZ
From first principles to professional practice.
| Modern Edu | Traditional Provider | Other Online | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $239 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 | 24 | 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 24 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 Micro Certificate, plus the skills and confidence to start working.
All 24 lessons across 3 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 micro 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
12 weekly payments · $300 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 animals & pets across New Zealand. 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.
“Informative and easy to understand.”
“Very detailed and thorough.”
“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.”
The Pet Grooming Basics NZ course is for anyone in New Zealand who loves animals and wants to learn professional grooming skills. It’s a great starting point for a new career or a small business. You will learn the fundamentals, from understanding animal behaviour to handling dogs and cats with confidence. The course covers how to use grooming tools safely, and essential techniques like bathing, brushing, and basic clipping. It also guides you through the practical steps of starting a small business in New Zealand, including how to price your services and find your first clients. Each lesson is delivered in multiple formats to suit how you learn, including video, audio, and text. An AI tutor is available in every lesson to answer your questions as you go. On completion, you will receive an ICOES-endorsed Micro Certificate from Modern Education New Zealand to show the skills you have developed.
Join students across New Zealand who are building real skills, earning a real certificate, and starting careers they actually love.
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