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.
Fall 2026 - Daytime
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 SESSIONS
LEVEL 1 (26D)
Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: August 3 - 7
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Self-paced
Core Class Dates: August 12 - October 16
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: 407 / 408
LEVEL 1 (26E)
Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: October 5 - 9
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Self-paced
Core Class Dates: October 20 - January 15
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: 407 / 408
LEVEL 2 SESSIONS
LEVEL 2 (26C)
Dates: August 12 - October 16
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: 407 / 408
LEVEL 2 (26D)
Dates: October 20 - January 15
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: 407 / 408
LEVEL 3 SESSIONS
LEVEL 3 (26C)
Dates: August 12 - October 16
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 3 (26D)
Dates: October 20 - January 15
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
Summer 2026 - Evening & Saturday
LEVEL 1 SESSIONS
LEVEL 1 (26D)
Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: August 3 - 7, 2026
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Self-paced
Core Class Dates: August 12 - October 17
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: 407 / 408
LEVEL 1 (26E)
Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: October 5 - 9
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Self-paced
Core Class Dates: October 20 - January 16
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: 407 / 408
LEVEL 2 SESSIONS
LEVEL 2 (26C)
Core Class Dates: August 12 - October 17
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 2 (26D)
Core Class Dates: October 20 - January 16
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 3 SESSIONS
LEVEL 3 (26B)
Core Class Dates: August 12 - October 17
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 3 (26C)
Core Class Dates: October 20 - January 16
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
Course Fees
Level 1: $1,905 (includes $55 fee for Related Science prerequisite course)
Level 2: $1,850
Level 3: $1,850
PROGRAM TOTAL: $5,605
2026 / 2027 Registration & Course Schedules
JUNE SESSION
Enrollment Period: April 6 - May 8
Current Student Payment Deadline: May 19
Related Science Dates: May 18 - 22
Core Class Start Date: June 2 - August 8
AUGUST SESSION
Enrollment Period: June 16 - July 24
Current Student Payment Deadline: July 29
Related Science Dates: August 3 - 7
Core Class Dates: August 12 - October 17
OCTOBER SESSION
Enrollment Period: June 16 - September 25
Current Student Payment Deadline: October 6
Related Science Dates: October 5 - October 9
Core Class Dates: October 20, 2026 - January 15, 2027
Cosmetology Program Walking Tours
Curious about our Cosmetology programs? Join us for a free walking tour on the following dates:
- Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Thursday, August 27, 2026
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Thursday, February 11, 2027
- Thursday, March 25, 2027
- Thursday, May 6, 2027
To attend a tour, please the complete the form below:
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
805.579.6200 ext. 1610