This program teaches the foundational skills necessary for a successful start in your dog grooming career. Paragon combines online learning with hands-on practice assignments and one-to-one feedback from our professional grooming Mentors.
Professional Groom Tech Certification
Getting Started
Pre-requisite: None
Total Training Time: Up to four months
Tuition, Tools & Textbooks Options
- Tuition, including application fee and processing fee ($1299) OR Save $233 when Levels 1 and 2 are purchased as a Bundle!
- Book Bundle, including beautifully illustrated textbooks you’ll use for your entire career! ($245)
- Starter Toolkit ($749) or Complete Toolkit ($1069)
- OR Left-Handed Toolkits available.
- INCLUDES FULL YEAR Membership in Paragon’s Groominar® Network at Learn2GroomDogs.com with more than 1200 streaming tutorials!
What You’ll Learn
- Canine Psychology
- Safe Pet Handling
- Brushing and Combing
- Nail Trimming
- Ear Cleaning
- Preparatory Hair Trimming
- Introduction to Clipper Techniques
- Drying
- Basic Finishing Techniques
- Customer Service Skills
- Equipment Handling and Maintenance
- Safety and Sanitation
How You’ll Learn
Students receive access to the web-based, mobile friendly Level 1 Groom Tech Certification Study Content which includes:
- Complete Online Study Guide
- Video Lessons
- Online Practice Quizzes and Tests
- Hands-on Skill Assignments with Mentor Assessment
- Tracking Journals
- Photo Submission Guide
- Personal One-on-One Mentor Communications
- FULL YEAR Membership in Paragon’s Groominar® Network at Learn2GroomDogs.com with more than 1200 streaming video tutorials!
How Our Professional Groom Tech Certification Program Works
Enroll Online
You will get access to all the Level 1 Certification online curriculum material, including videos, quizzes, and tests. You will be assigned an instructor.
Start Work
Each module has a study guide to lead you through, step by step. You will use a blend of illustrated textbooks & online content.
Video Tutorials
Many of the modules include video lessons to better illustrate the techniques you're learning. Watch the pros at work!
Online Tests
Each lesson gives you a chance to take (and repeat, if needed) a practice quiz before performing the online graded unit test.
Practice
Level I Groom Tech Certification has three practical assignments to help reinforce the skills you're learning. You will upload photos of your work for grading.
Congratulations!
After completing Level I, you'll receive your Groom Tech Certificate and be ready to work -- and/or to start Level 2!
Need More Information?
Meet the mentors who guide our students through the program to career success! Learn why MENTORS make the difference! Still have questions? Book time with our enrollment counsellor: