The Instructor Apprentice program
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The Description:
Our 200-hour Professional Educator Instructor Program is a hybrid training course designed for licensed professionals ready to transition from service provider to educator. This comprehensive program prepares future instructors to confidently teach, mentor, and evaluate students in a licensed cosmetology or esthetics school setting.
Built around Milady Professional Educator, 4th Edition and aligned with Utah instructor licensing standards and the Prov examination outline, this program provides both theoretical foundations and real-world teaching experience.
Please note: We accept a maximum of 1–2 apprentice instructors monthly
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Program Highlights
This is not just a theory-based course. During in-person hours, trainees serve as secondary instructors within an active learning environment. Students will:
Deliver classroom instruction
Assist with practical demonstrations
Supervise student services
Conduct written and practical evaluations
Practice classroom management
Oversee documentation and grading procedures
This hands-on teaching model ensures graduates leave with real classroom experience, not just textbook knowledge.
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INSTRUCTOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM
LENGTH: 200 HOURS
TUITION COST: $4999
UNIFORM: $95
NUMBER OF WEEKS: 5 | HOURS PER WEEK: 40
TYPE: BOTH ON-SITE AND ONLINE
PREREQUISITES: Applicants must hold an active license in their teaching specialty.
*Students will be required to put down a minimum of a $1000 down payment. remaining tuition will be due by orientation.
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Class Schedules
Morning Schedule
Monday -Thursday
9:30 AM- 2:30 PM
Friday online
Evening Schedule
Monday -Thursday
3:00PM-8:00PM
or
5:30-8:00PM
Flex schedule
This schedule will be worked out between you and the education team. This will be a go at your own pace schedule and is created to support those who are balancing work and education.
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COHORT START DATES
May 18th, 2026
June 15th, 2026
July 13th, 2026
August 10th, 2026
September 7th, 2026
October 12th, 2026
November 9th, 2026
Learn more about our instructor program
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The Kit
One Uniform
Name Tag
Binder of protocols
Online text books package | Milady/CIMA partnership
Online school portal: Canvas/CIMA
Disposable facial cloths by SUMMER SKIN
*Kits may vary depending on market and availability.
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An approved instructor training program must include instruction in the following areas:
Motivation and the Learning Process
Understanding how adults learn
Student motivation theory
Teacher Preparation
Preparing to teach
Lesson planning
Instructional design
Teaching Methods
Effective delivery strategies
Communication and presentation techniques
Classroom Management
Managing group dynamics
Handling behavior and student engagement
Testing
Constructing valid assessments
Designing written and practical tests
Instructional Evaluation
Evaluating student performance
Giving feedback and grading
Laws, Rules, and Regulations
Utah DOPL cosmetology laws and rules
Professional responsibilities and compliance
Instructor Exam Review
Preparation specific to the Utah Prov Instructor Examination for the relevant license fields
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The Beauty Brand Package
Continuing Education Courses
INCLUDED at No Extra Cost!
Speed Waxing – Improve Confidence & Efficiency (~$400 value)
Beauty Branding – Build Your Professional Identity (~$1,200 value)
Graphic Design For Instructors – Create Visual Assets for Your Brand
Bonus Workshop: Master Canva & ChatGPT to Enhance Your Instructor Materials
