It depends! If you already have a background in training and are looking for guidance to start or grow your own business, you can likely start building your client base right away. If you are brand new and still need to build training skills or earn a certification, then it will take longer. The type of education you want to pursue will also have an impact on your timeline. Our Mentorship program for new and aspiring pet behavior consultants, for example, typically takes a few years to complete. The program is designed so that each unit could be completed in about three months with about 5-10 hours of work per week. On this schedule, it would take about 4 years to complete all 16 units of the program. Because this program is self-paced, you could complete each unit in just a few weeks and complete the full program in around 16 months.