Simi Institute for Careers & Education
Cosmetologist Certificate Program
About Our Cosmetology Program
Our 1,000-Hour Cosmetologist Certificate Program teaches the fundamentals of hair care, skin care, and nail care. Students will complete a series of courses in hairstyling, hair cutting, hair coloring, permanent waving, make-up, facials, manicuring, and pedicuring. Students will also learn basic business and salon management skills. Advanced students will perform a variety of hair, skin, and nail services in our full-service on-site salon. 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 nail services in our full-service, on-site salon.
To complete the Cosmetology 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 2025 / Spring 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
Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: December 7 - 20, 2025
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Self-paced
Core Class Dates: January 6 - March 13, 2026
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: 407 / 408
LEVEL 2
Dates: January 6 - March 13, 2026
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 3
Dates: January 6 - March 13, 2026
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
Fall 2025 / Spring 2026 - Evening & Saturday
LEVEL 1
Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: December 7 - 20, 2025
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Self-paced
Core Class Dates: January 6 - March 14, 2026
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
Dates: January 6 - March 14, 2026
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 3
Dates: January 6 - March 14, 2026
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 Registration & Course Schedule
JANUARY SESSION
Enrollment Period: October 10 - November 7
Related Science Dates: December 7 - 20, 2025
Core Class Start Date: January 7
MARCH SESSION
Enrollment Period: January 19 - February 13
Related Science Dates: March 1 - 7
Core Class Start Date: March 17
JUNE SESSION
Enrollment Period: April 6 - 24
Related Science Dates: May 17 - 22
Core Class Start Date: June 2
AUGUST SESSION
Enrollment Period: June 8 - 26
Related Science Dates: TBD
Core Class Start Date: August 4
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