Why Learn with the National Pet College?

The National Pet College (NPC) provides high quality training courses and qualifications for pet professionals.

It is the education provider for the Pet Industry Federation, the UK trade association for pet businesses, which has been delivering industry-approved courses for over 20 years.


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Meeting the needs of the pet industry

NPC works closely with a range of partners in its delivery of qualifications, including City & Guilds and Pearsons’ awarding bodies. They have been developed in conjunction with pet industry businesses through its association with PIF and therefore you have the peace of mind that an NPC qualification or accredited course not only meets national guidelines but also meets the needs of the UK pet industry.

Through NPC’s constant dialogue with pet industry businesses through PIF, courses are regularly updated and developed to ensure that the training needs of the pet industry can be fully supported by NPC courses.

Even better, PIF members get discounts on the training provided by NPC.

You can find out more about the Pet Industry Federation and the benefits it offers to pet businesses.
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The City & Guilds dog grooming qualifications are delivered by a number of excellent training centres around the UK to help you become a confident commercial dog groomer. Find out more about our training schools.

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NPC offers courses in the following areas:


  • City & Guilds Dog Grooming Qualifications (L2 and L3)
  • City & Guilds L3 in Pet Store Management
  • Certificates of Competence in Dogs, Cats and Small Mammals
  • Parasites
  • Courses which meet the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018


Plus many more...