Instructor Training (500 Hours)

If you’re a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician, or nail tech with a desire to share what you know with aspiring beauty professionals, consider enrolling in Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington’s 500-hour Instructor Training program. This program prepares you to be either a full-time or part-time educator.

Students who complete our program graduate prepared to be an educator in their beauty field of expertise. If you didn’t graduate from an Aveda program, this program will also equip you to be an instructor with knowledge about Aveda’s trademark products, techniques, and rituals.

Trainees in the Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington instructor program learn about teaching methods and the science of teaching, the qualities of a good instructor, and skills for maintaining a quality learning environment.

Teaching methods, teacher assistance, and observation make up 150 hours of the program content. For this section, students take classes in classroom preparation, teaching methods, and speech. Effective instruction and teaching methods courses and assessments make up 175 hours.

Also, 25 hours are spent on honing your instructor qualities such as proper conduct and classroom supervision.

The curriculum provides licensed professionals with the training to become an educator in their field of study. The objective of this program is to prepare the students for the state licensing instructor examination. Upon completion, students will have the skills to seek employment as an instructor with the knowledge of Aveda products and techniques.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington offers quality classroom education and extensive real-world experience in our student salon.

You get hands-on experiences both in and outside of our classrooms. We regularly partner with local businesses and events to give you a chance to showcase your hair and makeup skills while doing good in our community. Some of our students’ favorite events have been the Special Little Miss Pageant and Project Prom. We also do volunteer work by offering free services to various groups in need of some hair TLC. This includes providing services to local workers for Teachers and Nurses Weeks.

Our extensive product instruction sets us apart from other cosmetology programs in Covington. Our students get exclusive access to training in Aveda products, which are all-natural, 100% vegan and cruelty-free, and derived from plants and flowers.

We’re proud that many graduates of Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute – Covington have found our cosmetology program to be a great launchpad for their careers. Here’s what a few students have had to say:

Before enrolling at Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington, there are a few requirements to meet:

License – You must have an active beauty license, such as in cosmetology or esthetics

Other Requirements – You must have a valid state ID

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute is committed to ensuring a safe educational environment and reserves the right to deny admission to applicants with a criminal record. Transfer hours are only accepted from schools within the Aveda Institute network.

Instructor Training (500 hours): 16 weeks (full-time – 31.25 hours/week). Rolling admission.

Tuition: $5,830. Kit fee: $359 (kit fees are mandatory and may not be pro-rated; students may not opt out of kit fees). Application fee: $50 (nonrefundable; not eligible for VA funding). State Board registration fee: $10 (payable by money order, due with the enrollment agreement). Additional testing fees are required upon completion of course.

Total of listed charges: $6,249.

Required textbooks are included in the kit cost, but students can choose to purchase their textbooks from another source, in which case the kit fee is reduced by the applicable cost.

Payment plans: students can pay in installments through an interest-free monthly payment plan; no interest is charged if the total is paid off before graduation.

Financial aid is available for those students that meet the necessary requirements. Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes participate in the Pell Grant Program and the Federal Direct Loan Program. Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov using federal school code 026009.

Veterans’ benefits are not available in all institute locations, and only to those who qualify.

State grants — Louisiana: TOPS (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) has four award components: Opportunity, Performance, Honors and Tech Awards.

Award Year 2026-27 Cost of Attendance (estimated room, transportation and personal expenses per month in the largest program): living with parent and no dependents $1,227.00; all others $2,460.00.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute graduates who enroll in another program receive a 15% discount off the published tuition rate.

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Upon completion, students will have the skills to seek employment as an instructor; graduates who receive their license in beauty education are eligible for part-time or full-time teaching roles at state-approved beauty schools.

Graduation, placement and licensure (2024 Annual Report to NACCAS, as published in the 2026-27 catalog — Covington main location + all branches, All Instructor Training): graduation 100.00%, placement 100.00%, licensure 85.71%.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes do not guarantee employment to students; however, the schools assist students in finding employment, hold annual job fairs, and can assist with out-of-state placement subject to licensing transfer.

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington is a hidden gem only minutes from downtown. Our picturesque campus is at the corner of Polders and Columbia, surrounded by trees and quiet streets.

Our location offers the best of both worlds: a peaceful and quaint spot to learn and hone your craft, and close by to the center of the action, less than a mile from downtown Covington shops and restaurants. Sip a loaded tea with your new classmates at Hub 985 Nutrition, or grab a latte at PJ’s Coffee before class.

Plenty of our students who attend Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Covington balance cosmetology school with family. If you have little ones, there are plenty of daycares nearby, so you could drop the kids off without going miles out of your way. And if you’re in on a Saturday, you can even stop by the farmers’ market!

Nestled between three rivers near Louisiana’s Riviera coastline, Covington is a charming destination known for its artsy flair, featuring boutiques, art galleries, and cozy restaurants. Aveda Arts Covington stands at the heart of this vibrant community, offering one of the best beauty school experiences in Louisiana with its commitment to naturally-derived products and certified organic ingredients. With a state-of-the-art green facility and a tailored curriculum, students can forge unique career paths in a stylish atmosphere.