Dog Grooming Course

Build your knowledge of dog grooming with this comprehensive Dog Grooming Course.

This course covers the groomer’s craft in working order. It begins with preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing, bathing and cleaning dogs, and cleaning and maintaining dogs. It moves through drying dogs and preparing their coats for styling, carrying out basic trimming, and cleaning and maintaining teeth and ears, then eyes and other parts. Controlling and restraining animals, styling and finishing for a variety of breeds, and promoting health and wellbeing complete the picture, building a rounded understanding of the subject from start to finish.

Ideal for aspiring groomers and dog care workers, this course provides practical knowledge and clear guidance to help you succeed.

• Preparation and the Bath — Learn pre-bath grooming, bathing and cleaning.
• Coat Craft — Understand drying, coat preparation and basic trimming.
• The Detail Work — Explore teeth, ears, eyes and the careful parts of the groom.
• Style, Safety and Wellbeing — Develop control and restraint, breed styling, and health promotion.

As part of the Dog Grooming Course students will learn:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Prepare and groom dogs prior to bathing
• Bathe and clean dogs
• Clean and maintain dogs
• Dry dogs and prepare coats for styling
• Carry out basic trimming
• Clean and maintain teeth and ears
• Clean and maintain eyes and other parts
• Control and restrain animals appropriately
• Style and finish for a variety of breeds
• Promote health and wellbeing through grooming

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a professional CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited certificate to demonstrate your achievement.

Level 3 CPD Award in Dog Grooming

Your certificate is:

• Instantly downloadable — Receive your digital certificate immediately after passing the final assessment
• Professionally recognised — CPD certification is valued by grooming salons, kennels, day cares and dog care businesses as evidence of professional development
• Career enhancing — Add it to your CV, LinkedIn profile and job applications to show your commitment to your development
• Employer trusted — They show employers you’ve completed quality-assured professional training
• Indefinitely valid — Your certificate doesn’t expire, providing permanent evidence of your achievement

Your certificate strengthens your CV and supports your applications and professional development across the UK.

This course is CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited. CPD accreditation is widely recognised by UK employers as evidence of quality professional development.

What does CPD accreditation mean?

CPD accreditation means this course:

• Follows recognised professional development standards
• Delivers structured, quality-assured educational content
• Contributes to your ongoing professional development record
• Is valued by employers as evidence of commitment to learning

Industry recognition

Your CPD certificate is respected by grooming salons and dog care businesses, kennels, catteries and day cares, and animal welfare organisations across the UK as evidence of quality-assured professional training and commitment to continuous learning.

Grooming is booming: millions of dogs, coats that never stop growing, and owners who book every six weeks for years. The groomers who thrive know the craft in proper order, preparation to finish.

This course gives you a structured understanding of dog grooming, from the bath through the detail work to breed styling and wellbeing. That knowledge is the theory beneath a hands-on career.

Investing in your development demonstrates grooming commitment and strengthens your path into the trade.

• Aspiring dog groomers
• Dog care workers adding grooming knowledge
• Kennel and day care staff maintaining coats
• Owners of high-maintenance breeds
• Anyone building towards a grooming business

Study 100% online, with the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere.

You’ll have 24/7 access to all course materials and learn entirely at your own pace around your existing commitments.

The course combines engaging content, interactive resources and guides to suit different learning styles.

With no fixed deadlines, you have 12 months to complete the course. Study intensively or spread it over the year, the choice is yours. Our expert tutors are available via email and discussion forums to provide guidance whenever you need support.

The course concludes with a final online assessment (50 questions, 60 minutes) which you take at a time to suit you. You have unlimited retakes, so you keep studying until you feel confident.

Throughout the course, you’ll complete interactive quizzes and assessments to test your knowledge and understanding of each module.

The course ends with a final online examination containing 50 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Questions cover all modules and topics from the course, and your results count 100% towards your final grade.

You’ll receive your results instantly, so you’ll know immediately how you’ve performed. If you don’t pass first time, no problem, as you have unlimited exam retakes.

Our dedicated team of expert tutors are here to support you throughout your studies. Whether you have questions about course content, need clarification on a topic, or require technical assistance, our tutors provide prompt and professional support.

We offer multiple ways to connect with our tutors, including email support and discussion forums. Our goal is to give you the best possible learning experience so you feel confident in your studies.

There are no formal qualifications required to enrol. Everyone is welcome.

You will need:

• A computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. Study on any device, as our courses are fully mobile-optimised.
• Basic computer skills, such as using websites, watching videos and sending emails.
• Enthusiasm to learn and the groomer’s craft in proper order.

The course is designed for beginners through to dog care workers who want to formalise their knowledge. If grooming is your goal, this course maps the craft before the practice. If you maintain coats already, it structures the work.

This certification provides a strong foundation and stepping stone for pursuing rewarding career pathways. With grooming knowledge, you’ll be better positioned across grooming and dog care work.

Dog Groomer (building). Take the craft’s theory into hands-on practice.

Grooming Salon Assistant. Support groomers with proper preparation knowledge.

Dog Care / Kennel Worker. Maintain resident dogs’ coats and condition.

Grooming Business Founder (building). Plan a grooming venture on solid craft.

Progression. Professional grooming is a hands-on craft, developed through practice with real coats, breeds and clients. This course builds underpinning knowledge that supports your journey towards grooming work and a grooming business.

Work through everything at your own pace. Your course, your timeline.

You will have 12 months of full access to all course materials, modules, videos and resources.

This course includes 10 modules plus a final assessment. Whether you choose to study intensively or spread it over the year, you have the flexibility to learn when it suits you best. Learn around your own schedule with no deadlines.