Barbering

Program Description

We have two pathways to your Barbering career. The comprehensive program designed for students with no prior licensure and the short-term certificate designed for licensed cosmetologists looking to advance their career in barbering.

Career Opportunities

Average Salary $38,960 National

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Salon ownership
Barbering
Beauty salons and spas
Retails/sales
Platform artists for companies

Degree Options

For New Students

Basic Technical Certificate: Barbering

This hands-on certificate provides the foundational skills needed to enter the barbering profession and prepare for state licensure. Students gain experience in hair cutting, shaving, sanitation, and client services in a real-world learning environment.

What you will learn:

Men’s hair cutting and grooming techniques
Straight razor shaving and beard design
Safety, sanitation, and infection control
Barbering theory and state board exam preparation
Client communication and professional practices

This program prepares you for a career in barbering, giving you the skills and confidence to work in barbershops, salons, or start your own business.

Program Overview

Program start in the Fall and includes three, 8-week sessions ending mid spring semester
Total Hours - 900
Class Schedule:

Monday 10-4
Tuesday 8-4
Wednesday 10-4
Thursday 8-8
Friday Online

Degree Map: Basic Technical Certificate: Barbering

For Licensed Cosmetologists

Basic Technical Certificate: Barbering

Expand your skills and advance your career in barbering with this focused, short-term certificate designed for licensed cosmetologists.

This 100-hour program prepares you for barbering licensure by building expertise in straight razor shaving, safety and sanitation, and state board exam readiness. It is ideal for professionals who already have hair cutting experience and want to specialize in male grooming services.

What you will learn:

Safe and precise straight razor shaving techniques
Advanced sanitation and infection control practices
Preparation for the barbering theory exam
Hands-on practice for the barbering practical exam

Important: This program does not include hair cutting instruction.

Prerequisites:

Valid Idaho Cosmetology License
Proficiency in men’s hair cutting

This certificate provides a direct pathway to expand your services, increase earning potential, and meet the growing demand for skilled barbering professionals.