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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]
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Fall 2025 Community of Learning
Course • 3 lessonsThe Fall 2025 Community of Learning recording with Mike Farley.
Free
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Humane Canada Member CEOs and EDs
Community • 9 membersA private forum for CEOs and Executive Directors of Humane Canada member organizations.
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Implementing a Culturally Safe & Trauma-Informed Approach
Course • 43 lessonsThis course is for anyone who is interested in the topic, but will be particularly useful for those working in the animal services sector who wish to learn more about how to implement trauma-informed and culturally safe approaches in their work.
Free
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Trauma-Informed & Culturally Safe Leadership
Course • 42 lessonsThis course is particularly useful for leaders in the animal services sector who wish to learn more about creating a trauma-informed, culturally safe work environment and programs. Created by the Vancouver Humane Society.
Free
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Caring For Yourself & Others: Preventing Compassion Fatigue & Burnout
Course • 32 lessonsThis course is ideal for those working in the animal services sector who wish to learn how to address and prevent compassion fatigue and burnout in themselves and others. Created by the Vancouver Humane Society.
Free
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Introduction to Accreditation
Course • 6 lessonsFree