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.
Summer 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 (26C)
No Level 1 for June cohort.
LEVEL 2 (26B)
Dates: June 2 - July 31
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 3 (26A)
Dates: June 2 - July 31
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
Summer 2026 - Evening & Saturday
LEVEL 1 (26C)
Related Science (Health & Safety) Dates: May 17 - 22, 2026
Days: Monday - Friday
Time: Self-paced
Core Class Dates: June 2 - August 1
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: June 2 - August 1
Days: Monday - Thursday, Saturday
Time: M-Th: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm; Sat: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Room: Salon
LEVEL 3 (26A)
Dates: June 2 - August 1
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
Holiday / Closures / Gap Days:
- Monday, June 1
- Friday, June 19 - Saturday, June 20
- Friday, July 3 - Saturday, July 4
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
Holidays / Closures / Gap Days:
- Tuesday, August 11
- Monday, September 7
- Monday, September 21
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
Holidays / Closures / Gap Days:
- Monday, October 19
- Wednesday, November 11
- Monday, November 23 - Saturday, November 28
- Monday, December 21, 2026 - Monday, January 4, 2027
Cosmetology Program Walking Tours
Curious about our Cosmetology programs? Join us for a free walking tour on the following dates:
- Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Thursday, June 4, 2026
- 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