Animal Behavior Courses and Certifications

Society for Neuroscience

Animal Spirits: How Human Behavior Drives the Economy

Explore how psychological factors and group dynamics influence economic decision-making and financial markets, featuring insights from renowned economist Robert J. Shiller and leading neuroscientists.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Les animaux Existent-ils vraiment ? - Repenser l'Existence Animale

Remise en question de notre perception des animaux : découvertes scientifiques sur leur existence, conscience et intelligence, invitant à élargir notre empathie et à repenser notre relation avec eux.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Living psychology: animal minds

12 ratings at OpenLearn

Does your pet cat or dog experience emotions the same way you do? Can non-human animals solve complex problems? To what extent do other species have minds that are like human minds? This free ...

• OpenLearn
• 12 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

TED

Moral Behavior in Animals

Explore surprising evidence of empathy, cooperation, and fairness in primates and mammals, challenging our understanding of moral traits as uniquely human.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

World Science Festival

Rethinking Thinking - How Intelligent Are Other Animals

Explore animal intelligence beyond humans, examining cognitive abilities in chimps, dolphins, crows, parrots, octopuses, and swarm species. Scientists discuss the nature of intelligence and its evolution across species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

What Animals Are Thinking and Feeling, and Why It Should Matter

Explore animal cognition and emotions, and their significance for conservation. Safina's insights challenge our perception of animals and emphasize the urgency of protecting Earth's diverse species.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

From Democratic Consensus to Cannibalistic Hordes - The Principles of Collective Animal Behavior

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Explore collective behavior in nature, from ant raids to bird flocks. Discover how individual actions create group dynamics and the concept of "collective mind" in various species, including humans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor

7 ratings at OpenLearn

Hibernation is an ingenious adaptation that some animals employ to survive difficult conditions in winter. This free course, Animals at the extremes: hibernation and torpor, examines the ...

• OpenLearn
• 14 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Studying mammals: Life in the trees

3 ratings at OpenLearn

David Attenborough looks at life in the trees: examining how species have evolved to cope with arboreal living. In this free course, Studying mammals: Life in the trees, you will learn how lemurs, ...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Studying mammals: The social climbers

2 ratings at OpenLearn

Monkeys have long fascinated us because of their similarities to the human race. In this free course, Studying mammals: The social climbers, you will find out about some of the characteristics that...

• OpenLearn
• 10 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Dog Training 101

266 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

<p><span>Learn how to train “in” the good and train “out” the bad behaviors with guidance and insights from an award-winning trainer of dog trainers.</span></p>

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

165 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Let an internationally celebrated birding expert and National Geographic introduce you to the joys of birding across the North American continent.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Zoology: Understanding the Animal World

53 ratings at The Great Courses Plus

Join a zoologist at the Smithsonian's National Zoo for 24 lectures that reveal the scientific marvels of animal life on our planet.

• The Great Courses Plus
• 12 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Introduction to Companion Dog Care

Master essential dog care skills - from breed selection and nutrition to grooming, training, and healthcare. Perfect for pet owners, aspiring trainers, and anyone interested in companion dog well-being.

• XuetangX
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Photographing Wildlife

Take incredible wildlife photographs with pro techniques.

• Craftsy
• 2 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• $39.00