APDT

Asset 7@4x

Better training
through education

Better
training
through
education.

Better
training
through
education.

Better
training
through
education.

No matter where you are on your professional journey, APDT International offers flexible courses designed to fit your schedule, ambitions, and budget. Our diverse range of educational programs, including 60-90 minute webinars and in-depth online courses, will help you earn the CEUs needed to stay ahead in the field. Study at your own pace and on your own time—everything you need to elevate your skills is right here.

No matter where you are on your professional journey, APDT International offers flexible courses designed to fit your schedule, ambitions, and budget. Our diverse range of educational programs, including 60-90 minute webinars and in-depth online courses, will help you earn the CEUs needed to stay ahead in the field. Study at your own pace and on your own time—everything you need to elevate your skills is right here.

Certificate Courses

APDT Certificate Courses are designed to provide in-depth, online education on specific topics.
Our online certificate courses do not result in certification.
They do provide a certificate that proves you successfully completed a course of in-depth study on a particular topic. Students will attend weekly lectures, participate in online discussions with fellow classmates, and work on homework assignments. Courses are designed to be challenging and thought provoking, and students who successfully complete the course will walk away with real, tangible, applicable materials and resources that can immediately be applied to their businesses.

Articles

Review our extensive library of 60-90 minute APDT webinar courses to learn various aspects of the dog training profession including learning, behavior, health and nutrition, laws and regulations, business, and general industry topics. Enjoy presentations by a wide variety of professionals from around the world while earning CEU. APDT even offers 20+ Free Articles sponsored by Train Your Dog Month.

Certificate Courses

APDT Certificate Courses are designed to provide in-depth, online education on specific topics.
Our online certificate courses do not result in certification.
They do provide a certificate that proves you successfully completed a course of in-depth study on a particular topic. Students will attend weekly lectures, participate in online discussions with fellow classmates, and work on homework assignments. Courses are designed to be challenging and thought provoking, and students who successfully complete the course will walk away with real, tangible, applicable materials and resources that can immediately be applied to their businesses.

Articles

Review our extensive library of 60-90 minute APDT webinar courses to learn various aspects of the dog training profession including learning, behavior, health and nutrition, laws and regulations, business, and general industry topics. Enjoy presentations by a wide variety of professionals from around the world while earning CEU. APDT even offers 20+ Free Articles sponsored by Train Your Dog Month.

Explore our Learning Management System

Explore our Learning Management System

Explore our Learning Management System

Education FAQs

APDT Multi-Week Online Courses are designed to provide in-depth education on specific topics. Students will attend weekly lectures, participate in online discussions with fellow classmates, and work on homework assignments. Courses are designed to be challenging and thought provoking, and students who successfully complete the course will walk away with real, tangible, applicable materials and resources that can immediately be applied to their businesses.

APDT is a membership organization dedicated to professionalism and education – we do not certify trainers. Our online certificate courses do not result in certification. They do provide a certificate that proves you successfully completed a course of in-depth study on a particular topic.

Please review the difference between certificates and certification.

It takes years of education and practice to become a dog trainer. APDT Certificate Courses are designed to provide a variety of levels of education, on a variety of topics, to a variety of students. Some courses are designed for beginners, while others are aimed at veteran trainers.

Read our Resource Center article Tips on how to become a trainer.

The APDT is pleased to offer the option to “audit” our eLearning courses. Think of this as an opportunity to “hang out” in the course, chat with the students, receive all of the educational content….but not be a full student.

This option is ideal for students who:

  • Wish to receive the educational content, but are unable to afford full registration.
  • Want to participate, but are unable to complete assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Are not interested in receiving CEUs.

Students who choose to audit will:

  • Receive full access to the live, recorded, and PDF handout of each weekly lecture.
  • Enjoy full access to and participation in the online student discussion forum.
  • All homework assignments, handouts, and course activities.

So why wouldn’t EVERYONE audit?
Auditing students will NOT receive the following, which full students DO receive:

  • CEUs.
  • The opportunity to submit homework assignments for review by course instructor(s).
  • Personalized feedback and graded homework assignments.
  • A certificate of completion, after successful completion of the course.

Claim CEUs for a 90min recording you’ve already registered for:

Claim CEUs for a certificate course:
Full students who successful complete a certificate course must request CEUs from education@apdt.com.

For 90 Min Courses you’ve already registered for . . .

Available recording archives
Past events have been recorded and archived, for viewing at your convenience.

Online education courses are not available for download to save on your computer. APDT is committed to protecting the copy-written material that was created by eLearning course presenters, AND unrestricted downloadability allows unlimited sharing of protected information.

To watch a recording:

Your web browser must have Flash installed. iPhones and iPads do not support flash, and therefore cannot play the recordings. Almost all other computer platforms, devices, and web browsers worldwide support Flash and will be able to play the recording.

To watch a live Certificate Course recording?

DOWNLOAD: Ready Talk Requirements

Absolutely! All course lectures are recorded for you to watch at your convenience. The listed date and time are only provided if you wish to and are able to join us live. However, it is not required.
Absolutely! APDT eLearning courses occur over the internet. If you can view a YouTube video, you can view our archives – regardless of where you live.

Education FAQs

APDT Multi-Week Online Courses are designed to provide in-depth education on specific topics. Students will attend weekly lectures, participate in online discussions with fellow classmates, and work on homework assignments. Courses are designed to be challenging and thought provoking, and students who successfully complete the course will walk away with real, tangible, applicable materials and resources that can immediately be applied to their businesses.

APDT is a membership organization dedicated to professionalism and education – we do not certify trainers. Our online certificate courses do not result in certification. They do provide a certificate that proves you successfully completed a course of in-depth study on a particular topic.

Please review the difference between certificates and certification.

It takes years of education and practice to become a dog trainer. APDT Certificate Courses are designed to provide a variety of levels of education, on a variety of topics, to a variety of students. Some courses are designed for beginners, while others are aimed at veteran trainers.

Read our Resource Center article Tips on how to become a trainer.

The APDT is pleased to offer the option to “audit” our eLearning courses. Think of this as an opportunity to “hang out” in the course, chat with the students, receive all of the educational content….but not be a full student.

This option is ideal for students who:

  • Wish to receive the educational content, but are unable to afford full registration.
  • Want to participate, but are unable to complete assignments and meet deadlines.
  • Are not interested in receiving CEUs.

Students who choose to audit will:

  • Receive full access to the live, recorded, and PDF handout of each weekly lecture.
  • Enjoy full access to and participation in the online student discussion forum.
  • All homework assignments, handouts, and course activities.

So why wouldn’t EVERYONE audit?
Auditing students will NOT receive the following, which full students DO receive:

  • CEUs.
  • The opportunity to submit homework assignments for review by course instructor(s).
  • Personalized feedback and graded homework assignments.
  • A certificate of completion, after successful completion of the course.

Claim CEUs for a 90min recording you’ve already registered for:

Claim CEUs for a certificate course:
Full students who successful complete a certificate course must request CEUs from education@apdt.com.

For 90 Min Courses you’ve already registered for . . .

Available recording archives
Past events have been recorded and archived, for viewing at your convenience.

Online education courses are not available for download to save on your computer. APDT is committed to protecting the copy-written material that was created by eLearning course presenters, AND unrestricted downloadability allows unlimited sharing of protected information.

To watch a recording:

Your web browser must have Flash installed. iPhones and iPads do not support flash, and therefore cannot play the recordings. Almost all other computer platforms, devices, and web browsers worldwide support Flash and will be able to play the recording.

To watch a live Certificate Course recording?

DOWNLOAD: Ready Talk Requirements

Absolutely! All course lectures are recorded for you to watch at your convenience. The listed date and time are only provided if you wish to and are able to join us live. However, it is not required.
Absolutely! APDT eLearning courses occur over the internet. If you can view a YouTube video, you can view our archives – regardless of where you live.

Interested in dog training
as a career?

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, APDT, is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. The APDT offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world.

Interested in dog training
as a career?

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, APDT, is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. The APDT offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world.

Interested in dog training as a career?

The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, APDT, is a professional organization of individual trainers who are committed to becoming better trainers through education. The APDT offers individual pet dog trainers a respected and concerted voice in the dog world.