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The Paragon School of Pet Grooming’s Groomer Education and Training Program is the ideal training certificate program for an employee in a grooming salon or other pet business! Backed by Melissa Verplank’s in-depth curriculum and award-winning textbooks, you can count on your graduate learning the best techniques and business practices to bring value to your company. We provide strong mentoring, feedback, and the flexibility to help trainees learn while they earn! Choose a single professional grooming course or bundle and be sure to add your textbooks and toolkit. When you register your student, he or she will receive an email notification with instructions on getting started and an introduction from their Mentor.
Grooming Certificate Program Enrollment Requirements
No previous experience is necessary for our Level 1 Groom Tech Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the Level 1 Groom Tech Program is required to advance to the Level 2 Pet Groomer Certificate Program.
Successful completion of the Level 2 Professional Pet Groomer Certification Program, or equivalent working experience, knowledge, and skill, is required before enrolling in either Pro Level certification program.
All applicants are required to be at least sixteen years of age, have a genuine concern and affection for animals, be able to stand for a minimum of four hours at a time, and easily lift up to forty pounds. Credit is not granted for previous training without prior consent.
Register to Access These Options for Your Learners:
STEP 1: Choose Course OR Bundle
Level 1 – Groom Tech Certificate (Employee)
$1,299.00
This is the foundation course for all aspiring groomers who wish to work in a dog grooming facility. Pet psychology, pet-handling, bathing, brushing, drying, nails, ear-cleaning, sanitation, customer service, and clipper handling are taught through videos, interactive tests, and practical work supervised by a Mentor. Estimated time to complete: 5 weeks.
Level 1 is a pre-requisite. This course teaches intermediate grooming skills necessary for dogs encountered in a typical grooming salon. Clipper trims, basic scissoring, head styling, body part structure, pet health and pet CPR are taught through videos, interactive tests and practical work supervised by a Mentor. Estimated time to complete: 10 weeks.
Pre-Register: Pro Level - Advanced Stylist Certificate (Employee) - 8/3
$1,495.00
This program tackles the real-world issues groomers face every day. Whether it's difficult Doodle coats, challenging behavior, puppy and senior pet handling, time management struggles, uneven finishes, client communication, confidence, or the feeling that you've hit a plateau in your growth, this level will help. Estimated time to complete: 12 weeks.
PRO LEVEL - Breed Standard Stylist Certificate (Employee)
$1,495.00
Levels 1 & 2 are pre-requisites. This course teaches the most advanced grooming skills available to perfect technique and master AKC breed-specific trims. Corrective grooming, hand stripping and client communications are also taught through videos, interactive tests, and practical work supervised by a Mentor. Estimated time to complete: 8 weeks.
Please note that the textbooks are required, with exception of the Nails and Ears Program.
Includes the following:
• Canine Terminology by Harold Spira
• The New Complete Dog Book 22nd Edition by The American Kennel Club
• Notes from the Grooming Table 2nd Edition by Melissa Verplank
• Notes Pocket Pal 2nd Edition by Melissa Verplank
• Theory of 5 by Melissa Verplank
• Groomer’s Guide to Pet First Aid, Injuries & Health by Boyd Harrell, DVM
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STEP 3: Add Toolkit
Starter Toolkit (Right-Handed) - Only available in the US