PACT Online Classroom

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Ollie Hood, PACT Student Member (scholarship)

"As someone who had the scholarship due to disability, I can confidently say that it is an amazing opportunity and those who run the course are so supportive and understanding.

I have never had any course I’ve taken, even at college or university, make me feel like I’m being supported to reach my full ability like I am with PACT. If anyone is considering the course and is thinking of going for the scholarship, then I would really recommend it."

Paula Dobson, PACT CTIC Student (2024)

“I joined the course to fill in lots of gaps in my training knowledge but the course has far exceeded my expectations. With a great community group, supportive mentors and really positive constructive feedback on skills, it has helped build confidence in my abilities and revive my love for dog training.

Alongside full time work and a blended family of 4 kids, the youngest being a wild and wonderful 2 years old, I have really had to do this course at my own pace but it’s been doable due to the course being broken down into manageable steps. Well worth investing in yourself. Highly recommended.”

Martina Luisetti, PACT Student Member

"I found that I took about an hour per week for the info-videos and an hour or two for training per week, sometimes a bit more, sometimes less. I didn't have my own dog to practice with but I had the advantage of knowing the shelter dogs that I was working with so it wasn't too difficult as we had done some previous training and knew each other! I tend to think of the shelter as the least-easy environment to work in so I am trying to give hope to potential future students that fitting the course in around your work/life is totally doable! Pick quiet times and, luckily, the access to the course is quite long so you have time to go back to the training."

Jo Sellers, PACT Accredited Member

"No, but you will need access to one. At the fieldwork days I attended, I had my own dog but also 'loaned' her out to other students so I could take different roles during the day, not just always the 'client'. It does help to be able to practice with a dog you know, but the videos for the assessments are with client dogs/ones you don't know."

Caz Bunce, PACT Accredited Member

No! The assignments are really varied and include infographics, video and social media projects as well as written work.The guidelines are easy to follow and there is loads of support if needed.

Yes! Our online courses allow you to learn at your own pace. Lectures are released each week over a 6 month period, and you can keep with that pace or take your time as you have access to the course for 18 months. We recommend that our students put a few hours aside a week to study which should be manageable alongside full time work. 

You can either pay for the whole course in one go at the start, or sign up to our monthly payment plan or 10 equal payments. We are happy to look at bespoke payment plans on a case by case basis so please contact us if you would like to find out more. 

If you opt for our payment plan, the 10 monthly payments will start from the day you book (which may be months before enrolment). Please be aware of our Terms & Conditions relating to the payment plan:

A few key points to highlight are:

• Course applicants are entitled to a refund (minus reasonable costs) for 14 days from date of purchase, or until the point of the course commencement.
• There will be strictly no refunds following course commencement.
• For the payment plan, any late payment for the Programme may result in the place being allocated to another person. You will NOT receive a refund for any payments already made and after 14 days will be liable for the full cost of the course. Non-payment will result in legal action.
• You cannot cancel your payment plan, legal action may be taken if you do not keep up with the agreed payment plan
• Updating this Policy: PACT reserves the right to amend and update the above Terms and Conditions at any time, including increasing the cost of cancellations fees

All lectures are recorded so you can watch back at a convenient time