Barber Certificate Program

About Our Barber Program

Simi Institute's 1,000-Hour Barber Certificate Program teaches the fundamentals of men's hair dressing, skin care, and shaving. Students will complete a series of courses in hairstyling, hair cutting, hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical straightening, men's facials, men's manicures, shaving, and facial hair design. Students will also learn basic business and salon management skills as well as the basics of men's hair replacement. All of our students are provided with a course schedule that allows them to efficiently complete all operations and hour requirements set forth by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Advanced students will perform a variety of hair, skin, and shaving services in our full-service, on-site salon.

To complete the Barber 1,000 Hour Certificate program, new students must complete 3 course levels, a minimum of 1,000 hours and all required practical operations.*

*Subject to change per California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Training Requirements

Prerequisite: Related Science (Health & Safety). Students must have high school diploma or equivalency, OR be 18 years and older.

Spring 2025

The $55 fee for the Related Science Health & Safety prerequisite is included in Level 1 core class tuition.

Related Science Health & Safety is a REQUIRED week-long, self-paced online course that must be successfully completed prior to beginning any core class (Barber, Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Manicurist). We now offer an optional in-person tutorial session on the first day of class that covers the basics of navigating Google Classroom. 

LEVEL 1

Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: May 19 - May 31, 2025

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: Self-paced

Core Class Dates: June 2 - August 2, 2025

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Room: 407 / 408

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LEVEL 2

Dates: June 2 - August 2, 2025

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Room: 407 / 408

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LEVEL 3

Dates: June 2 - August 2, 2025

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Room: Salon

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Course Fees

Level 1: $1,905 (includes $55 fee for Related Science prerequisite course)

Level 2: $1,850

Level 3: $1,850

2025 Enrollment Dates

• March Session: January 10
• June Session: March 21
• August Session: June 6
• October Session: August 1

2025 Start Dates

• January 7, 2025 (must take Related Science in December 2024)
• March 17, 2025
• June 2, 2025
• August 4, 2025
• October 13, 2025

Kit & Supplies Pick-Up Event

Kit pick-up is always held the first day of the session.

Students are required to pick up kits and supplies in Room 108 at the time assigned to their level. 

Please Note: No additional pick-up dates will be scheduled. Failure to retrieve your kit could result in non-participation for the term.

Contact

Carmen Beck

carmen.beck@simivalleyusd.org

805.579.6200 ext. 1610