What Methods Will I Learn?
Canine Principles pledges that all our Online Dog Courses have been written by qualified professionals with expertise in their chosen subject. Care has been taken to create a course library that is based on only the most up to date dog science with the ethical treatment of animals at the forefront.
Courses that teach dog training and behaviour will only ever follow the science of positive reinforcement and reward based training.
Are Courses Accredited?
Qualifications are delivered by Canine Principles as a head centre for AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group. AIM are an awarding body recognised by Ofqual. The qualifications gained are recognised throughout the UK.
All Canine Principles CPD Skill-Hub courses are accredited by The CPD Standards Office. The CPD Standards Office have reviewed each accredited course for content and quality and set out the framework of learning objectives.
What is The CPD Skill-Hub?
The Canine Principles CPD Skill-Hub is one place for all your CPD needs. We provide a wide variety of subjects through courses, workshops and webinars through a monthly subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
With over 50 available courses, the CPD Skill-Hub has something for everyone from from guardians to professionals and each course is accredited by the CPD Standards Office. Register Provider Number 60082.
Are There Any Course Requirements?
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AIM qualifications may be subject to individual enrolment requirements to meet Ofqual standards.
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CPD Courses have no previous study requirements.
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Canine Principles e-Learning platform can be accessed instantly from any device with an internet connection.
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Modules can also be downloaded for offline study.
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Courses are written or recorded in English.
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The minimum age for access to all courses is 18 years.
How Do I Access My Course?
All qualifications and courses are accessed online directly though your Canine Principles account. Course materials are presented as online workbooks, video lessons and interactive assessments.
Simply login and start your course directly from your student dashboard. All course materials and assessments are accessed from within the course along with assessor feedback and assessment results.
How Are Courses Assessed?
AIM qualifications are assessed through the completion of written answers to a series of pre-defined learning objectives. Qualifications are graded by qualified assessors and verified externally by AIM Qualifications and Assessment group. AIM are an awarding body recognised by Ofqual.
The CPD Skill-Hub includes self-paced, online courses with self assessment through interactive quizzes. Support is available on request.
What Equipment Will I Need?
To access Canine Principles Online Dog Courses, you will need a device capable of accessing the internet such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop.
AIM qualifications require learners to submit written exams and keep a portfolio of evidence to satisfy Ofqual standards. We recommend the use of a laptop or desktop computer with access to word processing software such as Word, Pages or Docs.
Will I Receive A Certificate?
AIM qualifications are certified on successful completion by Aim Qualifications and Assessment Group. Certificates include a qualification number, components achieved, study credits gained and are Ofqual regulated.
CPD courses are certified on successful completion by Canine Principles and include an additional CPD Certificate and CPD hours log supplied by the CPD Standards Office.
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Qualifications Canine Principles is an AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group recognised centre and has been approved to deliver AIM Qualifications. AIM Are an awarding body recognised by Ofqual.
Each qualification carries an 8 digit qualification number that can be referenced against the existing qualification framework.
CPD courses are accredited by the CPD Standards Office.
Enrolled courses can be accessed anytime via the student dashboard. Once you are logged in to you account, select your course and you will be taken directly to the learning materials.
Online elements require an internet connection and suitable device.
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Self-paced - All CPD Diploma Courses, CPD Certificate Courses, Workshops, Webinars and Self Study Courses are completely self-paced learning with no deadlines for assessments or completion.
Qualifications - All regulated qualifications inherit a 2 year registration period. The cost of registration is included with initial enrolment. When the 2 year registration period expires, students may re-register for an registration fee. Fees vary by course. Please contact us for details.
Students are also encouraged to support each other through built in student community and private Facebook Study Group. where discussions and new information are shared daily.
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Each individual has their own strengths, weaknesses and acquired skills that will help or hinder in their study. This guide is intended as an example of best practice that can easily be included in your current study routine.
In 2014, A University of Illinois Study, led by Dr. Chuck Hillman, found that as little as 20 minutes of exercise can lead to better cognition and memory, and higher scores on tests and examinations. This is great news for dog owners and something that you can definitely take advantage of as a daily walker.
Limit Distractions
Distractions can easily break our train of thought or pull us away from study all together. Find a suitable place to study that is conducive to learning. Set some time aside, ask for some privacy and turn off your phone.
Stay Hydrated
Dehydration contributes towards fatigue and poor memory. A 2012 study, conducted by the universities of East London and Westminster, found that results improved by an average of 10% when students kept hydrated throughout exams.
Read Out Loud
In 2015, Professor Victor Boucher of the University of Montreal completed research that suggested you are 50% more likely to remember information that has been read aloud than reading to yourself. You can either find a quiet place to read aloud to yourself or read directly to a friend or family member.
Teach as You Go
A step beyond reading aloud is to describe the lesson to somebody else. Try and make the subject understood and invite questions. If you don’t have the answer to the question, you have a new area of understanding to explore and study which will help to further your knowledge in a given subject.
Make Notes and Diagrams
Keep a pen and paper close to hand and be ready to note down specific areas of interest. Even if you are not artistic, a quick diagram that only you understand is a great aid to the memory and allows you to process the information in a different way.
Research
Even when you feel that you have fully understood a subject from the course material, take some time to research further by looking online, reading books or talking to others who are involved in the subject. The study group is a great place to meet like minded people who are also learning new topics.
Review
Going back over previous course topics and modules, with the benefit of newly acquired knowledge, can help us to understand the connection between subjects. If we only focus on one subject in isolation, the connection may never be made.
Create Flash Cards
Flashcards are a great way to test your knowledge. Write a subject on one side of the card and then explain the subject on the opposite side. You can either draw the cards randomly and test your own knowledge or ask a friend to help.
Assessments will begin by advising the maximum possible score for each section and how this score can be achieved. Every module has an overall pass mark of 80%. Whilst the pass score is 80%, any assessment that scores below this will be returned with constructive feedback. Feedback is intended to describe where further marks can be achieved. You can re-submit a revised assessment to improve your score.
Assessments that score between 80% and 100% will also be returned with feedback, however, there will be no further grading as the threshold for passing the module has been met.
Each assessment will be marked and returned within 3 - 5 days of receipt by your tutor. If you have submitted an assessment and have not received any correspondence within 4 days, contact us here, via email or the study group to confirm the assessment has been received.
When you choose to include external research as part of your assessment, it is important that the work is clearly referenced. If you have previously studied at a higher level, you will be aware that there are many ways to reference your research. For the purpose of Canine Principles assessments, we are happy for you to include your references at the end of each answer.
References from online research can be included as a link to the source of the information:
Students are also encouraged to support each other, through access to a private study group where discussions and new information are shared daily.
Self-paced - All CPD Diploma Courses, CPD Certificate Courses, Workshops, Webinars and Self Study Courses are completely self-paced learning with no deadlines for assessments or completion.
Qualifications - All regulated qualifications inherit a 2 year registration period. The cost of registration is included with initial enrolment. When the 2 year registration period expires, students may re-register for an additional registration fee. Fees vary by course, please contact us for details.
Upon successful completion of your course, you will receive 2 certificates. The first certificate is supplied by Canine Principles and the second is supplied by the CPD Standards Office. All Certificates are available to download on successful completion and marking of the final exercise.
Upon successful completion of your course, you will receive 2 certificates. The first certificate is supplied by Canine Principles and the second is supplied by AIM Qualifications, an independent awarding body. Both certificates will be available as a digital downloads only.
These courses come with a single Canine Principles digital certificate of completion.
Students are also encouraged to support each other through built in student community and private Facebook Study Group. where discussions and new information are shared daily.
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