Animal Behavior Courses and Certifications

The Royal Institution

The Languages of Animals: Beware! - Lecture 1

Explore animal defense mechanisms, from warning signals to territorial marking, in this captivating lecture by Sir David Attenborough. Discover how creatures communicate danger and assert dominance without physical confrontation.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

GBatNet

Echolocation and Bioacoustics in Bats: From Basic Principles to Field Research

Discover the fascinating world of bat echolocation, from basic principles to advanced bioacoustics techniques, including species identification, behavioral studies, and field research methods.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Life History, Foraging Behavior, and Mating and Breeding Behavior

Explore fundamental aspects of animal behavior, including life history patterns, foraging strategies, and reproductive behaviors through expert insights and scientific analysis.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

Order Chiroptera: Bats - Importance, Adaptations, and Diversity - Lecture 6.3

Explore the fascinating world of bats, from their unique adaptations like echolocation to diverse species and conservation challenges like White Nose Syndrome.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

Mammalian Social Behavior and Communication - Lecture 3.1

Explore mammalian social behavior, from eusociality to communication, examining benefits, costs, and evolutionary mechanisms of group living across sensory channels.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Bionic Bat - Echolocation and Man-Made Technology - Lecture 3

Explore echolocation principles and their applications in radar, sonar, and bionic technology through experimental demonstrations and comparisons with bat navigation systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jane Goodall Teaches Conservation

Dr. Jane Goodall teaches how you can conserve the environment. She also shares her research on the behavioral patterns of chimpanzees and what they taught her about conservation.

• MasterClass
• 5 hours 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Trial Available

CrashCourse

Zoology

10 ratings

Welcome to Crash Course Zoology! In this fourteen-episode series made in partnership with PBS and Nature, Crash Course Zoology will take a rapid deep dive into the weird and wonderful biology of animals.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Horse Course: Introduction to Basic Care and Management

997 ratings at Coursera

Learn to care for horses and donkeys: hoof anatomy and laminitis, equine behavior and gaits, feeding and colic, vital signs and first aid, and breeding management.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Zoologia

18 ratings

Comprendere gli animali e i sistemi naturali, attraverso il filo conduttore dell’evoluzione. Un viaggio da percorrere con l’entusiasmo di un bambino e la professionalità di uno studioso.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Chimpanzee Behavior and Conservation

286 ratings at Coursera

Explore chimpanzee life at Gombe: field research methods, infant development, foraging and hunting, dominance hierarchies and mating strategies, and the case for chimpanzee conservation.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Inside Your Dog's Mind with Victoria Stilwell

2685 ratings at Udemy

Understanding canine behavior and how dogs think, feel and learn to make dog training easier & more effective.

• Udemy
• 2 hours 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Bird Talk: Crows - The Avian Einsteins (Live Online)

15 ratings at CourseHorse

Explore the fascinating world of crows and their intelligent behaviors, from recognizing human faces to using tools and collaborating for protection, as you uncover the complex lives of these remarkable members of the corvid family.

• CourseHorse
• 1 hour 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• $25.00

Sex from Molecules to Elephants

Explore how sexual reproduction works across life: heredity and evolution, meiosis and germ cells, sex determination, mating and social behavior, embryonic development, and flowering plants.

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The Art of Photographing Birds (Self-Paced)

Learn about the beauty and personality of birds through expert guidance from a seasoned wildlife photographer.

• CourseHorse
• Self-Paced
• $49.00