Build practical grooming skills online in around 80 hours. Earn an ICOES-accredited certificate and CPD credits at your own pace.
Build practical grooming skills online in around 80 hours. Earn an ICOES-accredited certificate and CPD credits at your own pace.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
Scope and Nature of Grooming Animals
Animal Biology
Care of the Coat and Skin
Dog Grooming Techniques
Grooming Other Types of Animals
Other Grooming Tasks
Handling Animals During Grooming
Grooming Safety
The Business of Grooming
Specialised grooming approaches for show dogs
Nutrition, hygiene and preventative health care
Basic anatomy and tools, equipment and handling tips
What you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Courses are accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council (IARC), giving students a recognised qualification.
Unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours from industry expert tutors.
Instant access to the Career Centre upon enrolment, including CV templates, free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and access to latest job opportunities and industry connections.
Optional upgrade includes expert career coaching, personalised career plan, LinkedIn profile review, and proven strategies for career and job success.
FREE Virtual Student ID Card providing access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more in New Zealand and around the world.
Access to over 50 titles to enhance learning and knowledge upon enrolment.
Upon completion, verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass to share on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
FREE Virtual Student ID Card providing access to over 150,000 discounts on food…
FREE access to over 50 titles to enhance learning and knowledge.
The Career Academy offers an online Career Centre providing career coaching, CV reviews, interview preparation, job search resources, and LinkedIn profile reviews. Students have access to a Career Success Hub, Business Hub, and Self Service Resource Hub. The centre includes one-to-one coaching from dedicated career support staff and is available to all students during and after their studies.
A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.
“Hiromi found the perfect work-life balance after enrolling in The Career Academy's Certificate in Bookkeeping. As a busy mum, the flexibility of online study allowed her to pursue her dream career while caring for her family. Upon completing her course, she secured a role with The Back Office Company and began her journey in a new profession.”
“Cameron transformed his passion for dogs into a successful mobile dog grooming service. With everything from a full grooming table to a hydro-bath, he brings the salon directly to his client's homes. Cameron's journey started with The Career Academy's Diploma in Dog Grooming, which equipped him with the skills and confidence to launch his business.”
“Janet followed her passion for dogs and landed her dream role in a grooming salon, thanks to the Advanced Certificate in Dog Grooming from The Career Academy. Her studies gave her the knowledge to expand her expertise, and she's already planning to launch her own mobile grooming service.”
This certificate covers the core skills of dog and pet grooming: coat types and breed requirements, bathing and drying techniques, clipping and scissoring, skin and health checks, and safe animal handling. Students work through around 80 hours of study with 6 months access and no set exam schedule.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course suits people looking to enter the pet care industry or add grooming skills to an existing animal care role. It also works well for anyone considering running their own mobile or salon-based grooming business. Study is 100% online and fully self-paced, with unlimited tutor support available by phone and email during business hours.
On completion, students earn an ICOES-accredited certificate, CPD credits, and a SEEK Pass verified credential to share with potential employers. A Career Centre with CV templates, interview preparation, and job listings is available from day one of enrolment.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from The Career Academy NZ will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Last updated: July 2026