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Haircutting (Barbering) Certificate
Hair Cutting / Barbering Certificate Course Overview
The Hair Cutting / Barbering Certificate Course is designed to advance your career in Hairstyling, Aesthetics, or other related beauty career. To start a new career, take a look at the Advanced Aesthetics or Hairstyling Diploma.
Get ready to learn through equal parts theory and hands-on training! You will learn about Hair Cutting & Barbering through lectures, video presentations, demonstrations, and human hair mannequins. As you build your skills, you will practice on real clients under the instructor’s supervision in our very own salon and clinics.
Skills and topics that will be covered during this course include:
- Hair Science and Safety
- Personal Hygiene, Health, Mind and Body
- Sanitization, Sterilization
- Shampooing, Rinsing Conditioning
- Scalp and Hair Care
- Cutting Techniques
- Women’s & Men’s Hair Cut, Beard Cut
Not Sure Where to Start?
Choosing a school or program can feel overwhelming, especially when funding details, eligibility, and timelines may depend on your personal situation.
A good first step is to identify the type of training you’re interested in, then connect with schools that can explain program options, admissions steps, and available support.
Use the search tool to begin narrowing your options based on your goals.
*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.