LAPT works with practitioners to build certifications that match what Petcare employers actually need. Independent assessment means a LAPT holder is job-ready, not just taught.
Developed with practitioners and employers
Built on ISO and UK National Occupational Standards
Five levels, entry to executive
External, objective and consistent
Understanding Pet Body Language – Master Certificate in Professional Training & Kennel Management
4 certifications
Certificate in Pet Daycare & Boarding Operations – Adv Diploma in Global Pet Industry Strategy
4 certifications
Basics of Pet Nutrition & Label Reading – Master Certificate in Holistic Pet Health Management
4 certifications
Intro to Pet Hygiene & Brushing Techniques – Master Certificate in Grooming Salon Management
4 certifications
Basic Pet First Aid & CPR – Master Certificate in Veterinary Practice Management
4 certifications
Five levels of one person's career. Each assumes the one below it and does not re-teach it.
Workshop
Foundation
Practitioner
Leadership
Executive
LAPT is an independent professional certification body. Level equivalences are LAPT's own statement of comparability. LAPT certifications are not accredited by a qualifications regulator, and the standards LAPT builds on define occupational competence — they do not endorse LAPT.
We accredit qualified training centres
Learners complete industry-aligned training
We conduct external, objective assessment
Successful learners receive a recognised credential
Animal Behavior & Professional Training
View Certification →Pet Business & Daycare Operations
View Certification →Pet Nutrition & Wellness
View Certification →Professional Pet Grooming & Styling
View Certification →Veterinary Support & Clinical Care
View Certification →Animal Behavior & Professional Training
View Certification →Pet Business & Daycare Operations
View Certification →Pet Nutrition & Wellness
View Certification →LAPT's independent external assessment means every certification is credible, consistent and recognised by employers. The training centre teaches; LAPT assesses. Keeping those two apart is what makes the credential worth holding.
Our Assessment Process →Built on the ISO standard for the industry, expressed as a LAPT Industry Standard, and aligned to the UK National Occupational Standards.HOW EVERY LAPT CERTIFICATION IS BUILT
Stronger professionals. Better outcomes. A brighter future.