Programs
Training for licensed barbers and barber instructors
Every program combines classroom theory with supervised, hands-on practice in our student clinic, so you leave ready for the Georgia State Board exams and for the shop floor.
Program 1
Master Barber (Barber-Styling)
Our core program prepares you for the theory and practical examinations required by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, so you can become a licensed master barber.
- 1,500clock hours
- 11months
- 32.5hours a week
What you’ll learn
- 280 hours of training before you start serving clinic clients
- Theory and practical training: 1,220 hours, including the clinic floor
- Hair styling and cutting
- Permanent waving, relaxing and chemical services
- Shaving, facials, massage, scalp treatments and shampooing
- Graduation: 1,500 hours, 75% or better on final theory and practical exams, and a 2.0 GPA
Program 2
Barber Instructor
For licensed barbers who want to enter the education field. Learn to plan lessons, teach, demonstrate and evaluate the next generation of barbers.
- 750clock hours
- 7months
- 26hours a week
What you’ll learn
- Requires a current Georgia barber-styling license and three years of experience as a licensed barber
- Teaching techniques: lesson plans, classroom supervision, demonstration and test development (250 hours)
- Barber laws and rules, institution management and human relations (200 hours)
- Practice teaching and classroom demonstrations (300 hours)
- Graduation: 750 hours, 75% or better on all exams, and a 2.0 GPA
Classes meet Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. The full curriculum, graduation requirements, satisfactory academic progress policy and refund policy are in the school catalog.
Inside the school
Theory, practice and real clients
Ready to start your barbering career?
Schedule an interview and a tour of our Atlanta campus. New classes start every three months.