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Are these courses and resources free?
Most of them are. You will see the cost for a specific course when you click to enroll. If there is a cost, there will be special pricing for Humane Canada members and associates.
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Who can access these courses and resources?
Most of them are designed for professionals and volunteers in the animal welfare, sheltering and advocacy sectors. We also have resources for professionals across intersecting sectors, including prosecutors, emergency responders, social workers, veterinarians, fundraisers, lawyers, humane educators, and others.
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How do I sign up for one of these courses?
You have to create a free account using your email and set up a password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How long do I have access to these courses?
Most times you will receive lifetime access to a course, which means you can access the materials within a course (e.g., videos, templates, audio files, etc.) for a lifetime as long as you maintain access to our online learning and resource centre.
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Do I always have to sign in with my email?
Yes. For security purposes, you must log in to our online learning and resource centre using your email and password. NOTE: For Humane Canada members and associates, please log in with your work email.
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How can I contribute a resource or course to this online learning and resource centre?
Great question! Thank you for your interest in providing resources to broaden access for Canadians. Please get in touch with our team at [email protected]
Products
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View all Categories, Fund Development
Engaging Communities for Transformational Capital Campaign Success
Course • 4 lessonsExplore practical strategies to run a successful capital campaign, build donor trust, and inspire community support, plus learn tools you can use right away for your capital campaign.
Free
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From Sneezes to Solutions: How Shelter Design Improved Animal Health at the Regina Humane Society
Webinar •Learn how smart shelter design cut feline URI by 70% and canine diarrhea by 75%, and what features you can apply to reduce stress and disease in your own facility.
Free
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View all Categories, Farmed and Wild Animals
Engaging the Private Sector on Farmed Animal Welfare Reform: From Policy to Protest
Course • 1 lessonExplore how companies are driving farmed animal welfare reform in Canada through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), sourcing policies, and public accountability.
Free
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Creating a Strong Behavioural Program for Cats in your Care
Course • 3 lessonsLearn how shelter cat enrichment and behaviour programs reduce stress, improve welfare, boost adoptions, and engage trained volunteers.
Free
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View all Categories, Allied Professionals and One Health/Welfare
Engaging Men and Boys as Allies in Violence Prevention
Course • 12 lessonsThese virtual event recordings, hosted live on March 31, 2026, will provide practical tools for engaging boys and men as allies in gender-based violence prevention and for strengthening prevention strategies in your community.
Free
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View all Categories, Allied Professionals and One Health/Welfare
Prosecution of Animal Abuse Student Symposium - Recordings
Course • 24 lessonsAccess the recordings of this virtual event hosted in January 2026. These recordings will help you strengthen Canada’s collective response to animal abuse and explore diverse pathways to advancing justice for animals.
Free