Diploma in Animal Shelter Management
R2525,00 every month for 30 months
Course Details
Course Type
Advanced Course
Course Format
Online
Course Duration
24 months
Requirements
English speaking and access to a computer with stable internet.
Important Information
Please Note
This course is online and requires you to be computer literate.
Required Software
To successfully do this course you must have access to Microsoft Word.
Important Information
Please note that your course notes are included in the course fee, however any prescribed books need to be purchased and paid for on top of this.
Learning Outcomes
Effective Shelter Operations: Designing daily workflows that improve welfare, reduce stress, and enhance efficiency.
Behaviour & Welfare Insights: Practical, science-based understanding to support assessment, enrichment, and rehabilitation.
Leadership & Community Impact: Skills to lead teams, engage communities, and implement long-term welfare initiatives.
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Description
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The Get a Pet Diploma in Animal Shelter Management is a comprehensive, modern qualification for anyone dedicated to improving welfare standards within animal shelters, rescue organisations, and community outreach programmes. Blending evidence-based behavioural science with practical management skills, the diploma equips students to build safer, more efficient, and more compassionate shelter environments. Whether you already work in animal welfare or plan to enter the sector, this course provides you with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to create meaningful, sustainable change for animals, staff, and communities.
This is a demanding course, consisting of ±30 hours of pre-recorded lectures and 8 assignments. As one of the highest qualifications of its kind, it requires commitment—all prescribed books must be read, and additional research is essential for achieving strong results.
A solid understanding and application of motivational, reward-based training techniques is required. If you are unsure whether you meet this requirement, please contact us so we can discuss support options.
Course Options
- Standard 24-month course: Modules release on set dates with corresponding assignment deadlines. This option allows you to progress through your course with the support of your fellow students.
- Do It In Your Own Time (DIIYOT): No fixed due dates; each module is released once the previous assignment is submitted. Maximum duration: 36 months.
The diploma starts every March and September (enrolments close 2 weeks prior).
DIIYOT students may begin at any time.
Certificates are awarded upon successful completion.
Additional information
| Course type | Standard, Do It In Your Own Time (DIIYOT) |
|---|---|
| Payment options | Pay full fee upfront (5% discount), Deposit plus remaining amount in 30 days (2.5% discount), Deposit plus monthly payments (Incl. 10% compound interest), NO deposit, just monthly payments (Incl. 10% compound interest) |
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