Beauty & Career Educator — salon skills + workforce credentials in 12 weeks.
Salon services, peer teaching, Certiport ESB, and Rise Up certification. Hybrid schedule. Free with WIOA or Workforce Ready Grant.
- Free with WIOA + WRG
- Certiport ESB certification
- Rise Up credential
- Hybrid schedule
Beauty & Career Educator Training
12-week hybrid program combining salon services, peer teaching, entrepreneurship, and workforce readiness.
What You'll Learn
Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.
Salon Services Fundamentals
- ·Manicuring techniques
- ·Nail care and polish application
- ·Customer service in salon settings
- ·Infection control and sanitation
- ·Professional appearance standards
Peer Teaching & Education
- ·Instructional design basics
- ·Community workshop facilitation
- ·Presentation and communication skills
- ·Mentorship and leadership
- ·Curriculum development for peer programs
Entrepreneurship & Business
- ·Business planning fundamentals
- ·Independent contractor setup
- ·Pricing and service menus
- ·Marketing and social media
- ·Financial literacy for small business
Career Readiness
- ·Resume and portfolio building
- ·Interview preparation
- ·Workplace professionalism
- ·Digital professionalism
- ·Rise Up credential preparation
Safety & Compliance
- ·OSHA 10 workplace safety
- ·CPR and First Aid
- ·Chemical safety in salon environments
- ·Client documentation and consent
- ·HIPAA awareness for service providers
What's Included in This Program
All training components delivered as part of your enrollment
Partner-Delivered Training
Milady Standard Cosmetology — Salon Services Module
RequiredMilady/Cengage · Integrated across 12 weeks
Cosmetology Certificate
Included Certifications
CPR/First Aid Certification
American Red Cross / HSI · 4 hours
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
CareerSafe · 10 hours
How You Can Start
Choose the path that fits your situation.
There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.
Workforce-Funded Training
Must reside in Indiana
Funding assistance may be available through workforce development programs. Contact an advisor to check your eligibility.
Free to apply · takes 2 minutes
Self-Pay — All States
$4,730tuition
Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.
Payment options
Not sure which path is right? Talk to an advisor — it's free and takes 10 minutes.
Ready to Start Your Beauty & Career Educator Training Career?
$0 with WIOA or Workforce Ready Grant. Self-pay: $4,730.