Application Period for Fall 2025 Online Instructor-Led Courses

Starts:  Aug 8, 2025 12:01 AM (PT)
Ends:  Aug 18, 2025 02:00 PM (PT)
Associated with  Animal Welfare Professionals

Fall 2025 Courses begin the week of September 8, 2025

Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! All courses are free #ThanksToMaddie!

These courses require completion of: 

  • Self-paced online materials
  • Zoom classes with your instructor and classmates (The length and number of Zoom classes are course-dependent, but can range from 4 to 6 classes, at 60, 75, or 90 minutes.) 
  • Final project 
  • Course Evaluation Survey

Class size is limited and the selection process is competitive. 

To be eligible, your organization must be a U.S.-based 501c3 or government animal welfare organization. All Maddie’s University courses are pre-approved for NACA and CAWA CE (continuing education) credits.

Application period: August 8 - August 18, 2025.

Fall 2025 Course Offerings

  • Adoption Counseling 
  • Developing Your Own Kitten College
  • Feline Lifesaving: Essential Cat Programs for Shelters
  • Fostering Dogs with Behavior Concerns: Supporting Dogs and People (2 SECTIONS)
  • Humane Education: Tools & Techniques to Expand Your Reach
  • Live Better: The Power of You (2 SECTIONS)
  • Maddie's Million Pet Challenge Shelter Consultations
  • Marketing Communications 101: The Essentials of Community Connection (2 SECTIONS)
  • Pet Support Services: Culture, Collaboration, and Case Management
  • Shelter Clinic Management

Learn more about each course's information including course descriptions, instructors, class dates and meeting times on Maddie's University: https://university.maddiesfund.org/online-instructor-led-courses


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Starts:  Aug 8, 2025 12:01 AM (PT)
Ends:  Aug 18, 2025 02:00 PM (PT)
Associated with  Animal Welfare Professionals

Location

Online Instructions:
Url: https://university.maddiesfund.org/Online-Instructor-Led-Courses
Login: The "Apply Now" button will be posted on the webpage above on August 8th, 2025.