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Dog Grooming Certificate

Learn professional dog grooming from breed basics to full grooms — at your own pace, with 1-on-1 mentor support and a grooming kit included with your enrolment.
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100% Online

Study flexibly from anywhere.

200 Hours of Study

Build comprehensive grooming knowledge.

Health & Hygiene

Learn essential canine health checks.

Grooming Techniques

Master bathing, drying, clipping and styling.

Breed-Specific Grooming

Explore grooming techniques for different breeds.

Earn Your Certificate

Complete your studies and gain certification.

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INDUSTRY RECOGNITION

Recognised by the International Approval and Registration Centre

The IARC is a globally recognised non-profit organisation committed to quality in education –
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IARC recognition upon completion.

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REFUND POLICY

3-day cooling-off period

What You'll Learn

Career & Salary Outcomes

Dog Groomer

Provide professional grooming and styling services for dogs.

Mobile Pet Groomer

Deliver convenient grooming services directly to pet owners.

Dog Shelter Worker

Support the grooming, hygiene and wellbeing of dogs in shelter environments.

Your package price x jobs per month = your monthly revenue
Build practical knowledge and grooming skills to explore opportunities across pet care, grooming salons, animal services and independent grooming businesses.
Understanding the Role of a Dog Groomer 1

Everything You Need to Get Started

Select enrolment plans include a Professional Dog Grooming Starter Kit valued at $350 — everything you need to start practising your skills from day one. Speak to our team to find out which plans include the kit.

ASSESSMENT & CREDENTIAL

How you are assessed

Assessment is competency-based and completed progressively throughout the course. Each module concludes with a short knowledge quiz designed to assess your understanding of canine anatomy, grooming techniques, coat care, health and safety, and professional grooming practices.
Throughout the course, students complete practical and scenario-based assignments that demonstrate their ability to apply grooming principles, select appropriate techniques, and promote the health and wellbeing of dogs. Assessments are reviewed by an experienced tutor, who provides detailed written feedback and guidance where further improvement is required.
Upon successful completion of all course assessments, students are awarded the Dog Grooming Certificate issued by Careers Collective, together with a comprehensive unit transcript. The certificate is endorsed by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC), recognising that the course meets internationally recognised vocational education standards.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Open to all students

No specific entry requirements are needed to enrol in the Dog Grooming Certificate. This course is ideal for aspiring dog groomers, pet owners, animal care professionals, and anyone interested in developing practical grooming skills and canine care knowledge. No previous qualifications or grooming experience are required to begin.
Students should be at least 16 years of age and have a working level of English language proficiency sufficient to complete written coursework and communicate with their tutor. A reliable computer and internet connection is required to access the online learning platform. The course is delivered entirely online, allowing students to study at their own pace.

Course Modules

6 modules. A skilled groomer by the end.

01

Camera fundamentals & exposure triangle

Master the essentials of canine health — from ear, eye and dental checks to identifying skin conditions and knowing when to refer to a vet.

02

Bathing and cleaning

Learn professional bathing techniques across different coat types, ear cleaning, nail clipping and minimising stress for the dog throughout.

03

Coat drying, scissoring and styling

Develop your scissor techniques, drying methods and personalised styling skills to meet breed standards and owner expectations.

04

Poodle and curly coat styling

Master the unique challenges of curly and poodle coats — from puppy cuts to full scissor work, cord transformation and shaping.

05

Terrier grooming

Learn breed-specific techniques for terriers including head shaping, leg and feet styling, tail grooming and working with crosses.

06

Exploring breed diversity

Build confidence across all major breed groups — toy breeds, gundogs, snow breeds, spaniels and more — with coat-specific techniques for each.

Modules

Specialist Learning Areas

The Dog Grooming Certificate provides students with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely groom and care for dogs of different breeds and coat types. Throughout the course, students will explore the following specialist learning areas:

Canine Anatomy & Coat Types

Learn the basics of canine anatomy, skin health, coat structures, and how different breeds require specific grooming techniques.

Grooming Tools & Equipment

Become familiar with professional grooming tools, including brushes, combs, clippers, scissors, dryers, and maintenance of grooming equipment.

Bathing & Drying Techniques

Develop an understanding of proper bathing procedures, coat conditioning, drying methods, and selecting suitable grooming products for different coat types.

Clipping, Trimming & Styling

Learn essential clipping, trimming, and styling techniques while understanding breed-specific grooming standards and safe handling practices.

Health, Hygiene & Safety

Recognise common skin conditions, parasites, ear and eye care needs, nail trimming procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements.

Dog Behaviour & Handling

Understand canine behaviour, body language, stress management, and safe restraint techniques to ensure a positive grooming experience.

Getting Started

How it works

01

Enrol & Get Started

Join the course and access your online learning materials.

02

Learn & Practise

Work through the modules and develop your grooming knowledge and techniques.

03

Earn Your Certificate

Complete your studies and receive your Dog Grooming Certificate.

Testimonials

Real Students. Real Career Changes.

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Magali
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“I went from doing my friends’ nails at home to running a fully booked nail studio. The kit had everything I needed to start taking clients straight away.”

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SA

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Course overview

Payment options

This course can be paid off through an interest free payment plan for $25 per week. It also qualifies for a discount for upfront payments.

Course duration

This course is made up of 6 in-depth modules. The amount of study time required to complete this course is approximately 200 hours of study. There is an option to add on additional modules from this program to suit your needs.

Tutor support

You are studying online – but you are not studying alone. Our tutor support service comes with all of our courses and is available to you 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Certification

A Certificate of attainment will be issued upon completion of your course.

Your Investment

Pay Upfront

$1,560

One-time payment. Save $390.
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From $25/week

Interest-free. Total cost $1,950.

3-day cooling-off period

Enrol, get inside and look around properly. If it isn't the right fit in the first week, switch to another Careers Collectiv course or request a refund under our refund policy. No pressure and no argument.

FAQS

The things people ask us

Yes. The course is 100% online, allowing you to study flexibly from anywhere.
You’ll learn about canine health checks, bathing, cleaning, coat drying, scissoring, styling and breed-specific grooming techniques.
The course includes 6 modules and approximately 200 hours of study.
No. The course is suitable for animal lovers and beginners, including those without previous grooming experience.
A professional dog grooming kit is available as an optional addition, giving students the opportunity to access equipment for their grooming studies.

Still deciding?

Talk to a Course Advisor first

Nobody enrols in a course like this on a whim and we
don’t expect you to. Ask us anything – including whether
it’s the wrong fit. We’ll give you a straight answer either way 

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Mon-Fri 9am-6pm AEST . NZ +64 98 886 451
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