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Excellence in Animal Welfare, Behaviour & Training Courses
Delivering expert-led courses in animal science for owners and professionals for over 25 years.
Why Choose the NAC?
Whether you’re developing your professional skills or deepening your understanding as an owner, The NAC offers accredited, welfare-led learning that’s genuinely interactive and supportive.Accredited & Recognised
Science-based & Welfare-led
Interactive Distance Learning
Written & Taught by Industry Experts
"Thank you and all the staff so much! I had an absolute blast and learnt so much to aid me in my everyday care and training of my own horses…"
"I think this diploma is offering something very important This course has offered me some other perspectives on how people work with and train their horses. It has allowed the opportunity…"
"I would say this course is one of a kind and well on its way to improve the equine training and instruction industry."
"I really enjoyed it. I've been using positive reinforcement as a training method for years but I believe you can always learn more. I've now learned the correct terminologies used…"
"The live lectures have been really useful! I have really enjoyed the course. The materials are easy to navigate in the website. I've definitely learned how to troubleshoot training scenarios much…"
"I’m loving it! This whole course has opened up my eyes - I'd just finished Uni and was planning on doing a masters but now I no longer want to…"
"My expectations being an introductory course were that it wouldn't contain as much information as it did or be in depth. I was really surprised and also glad that I have…"
"I really loved the horse centric approach throughout this course, the constant reference to ethics and welfare was refreshing as was the support for R+ training and definite avoidance of…"
"The Diploma I received from NAC was life changing! If you want a career with horses, I highly recommend starting with NAC!"
"I enjoyed the weekend and particularly found the practical sessions on the second day really useful. I feel like I came away with some good ideas from the other people…"
"The support from the tutors is genuinely brilliant. The one to one calls are invaluable as I can ask any questions I may have. The opportunity in the calls to…"
"I had an amazing couple of days. I felt recognised which was just such a confidence booster. With it being a small group I didn’t feel overwhelmed, and…"
"Don't hesitate, just do it! Financially I was treated to the course as a gift as at the time it was too much of a stretch financially, but I knew…"
"Tutors were always helpful and quick to respond to any questions The course was very well run. Course material was clear and comprehensive. The learning platform was easy to use. Weekly…"
"Thank you and all the staff so much! I had an absolute blast and learnt so much to aid me in my everyday care and training of my own horses…"
"I think this diploma is offering something very important This course has offered me some other perspectives on how people work with and train their horses. It has allowed the opportunity…"
"I would say this course is one of a kind and well on its way to improve the equine training and instruction industry."
"I really enjoyed it. I've been using positive reinforcement as a training method for years but I believe you can always learn more. I've now learned the correct terminologies used…"
"The live lectures have been really useful! I have really enjoyed the course. The materials are easy to navigate in the website. I've definitely learned how to troubleshoot training scenarios much…"
"I’m loving it! This whole course has opened up my eyes - I'd just finished Uni and was planning on doing a masters but now I no longer want to…"
"My expectations being an introductory course were that it wouldn't contain as much information as it did or be in depth. I was really surprised and also glad that I have…"
"I really loved the horse centric approach throughout this course, the constant reference to ethics and welfare was refreshing as was the support for R+ training and definite avoidance of…"
"The Diploma I received from NAC was life changing! If you want a career with horses, I highly recommend starting with NAC!"
"I enjoyed the weekend and particularly found the practical sessions on the second day really useful. I feel like I came away with some good ideas from the other people…"
"The support from the tutors is genuinely brilliant. The one to one calls are invaluable as I can ask any questions I may have. The opportunity in the calls to…"
"I had an amazing couple of days. I felt recognised which was just such a confidence booster. With it being a small group I didn’t feel overwhelmed, and…"
"Don't hesitate, just do it! Financially I was treated to the course as a gift as at the time it was too much of a stretch financially, but I knew…"
"Tutors were always helpful and quick to respond to any questions The course was very well run. Course material was clear and comprehensive. The learning platform was easy to use. Weekly…"
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We are proud to be accredited and approved by multiple bodies. We are one of the few ABTC Practitioner Organisations to also deliver an ABTC Recognised Programme. We are also an NOCN Approved Centre and a UKRS Approved Provider.

Grow with us
Unlock your potential and make a meaningful impact in the world of animal care with The NAC’s premier Animal Science Courses. Since 1999, we’ve been at the forefront of animal behaviour, training, and management education, empowering passionate individuals like you to turn your love for animals into a rewarding career.
About Us
The NAC is an ABTC Practitioner Organisation run by a team of industry experts and is an approved UKRS, ABTC and NOCN provider offering the highest standard of accredited courses to animal owners and professionals alike.
The NAC has had students from all over the world to join in with courses, lectures and webinars and is at the forefront of the animal behaviour education industry.
We are passionate about making education and careers accessible to all by bringing high quality learning to students through online and blended distance learning. Many students who study with The NAC have gone on to build successful careers in as animal behaviourists and trainers.


