Instructor Training is a Certificate program offered by Evergreen Beauty College in Shoreline, WA. The program takes 22 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $8,850.
Program Overview
Beauty instructors, managers & owners teach more than just the latest technique and skills. They build relationships. Affect trajectories. And they make the kind of difference that is hard for a student to forget. If you love beauty and building lives, our Instructor Training Program can equip you for success.
This course will train instructor in basic instructional methods needed to teach in the Cosmetologist, Hair Design, Barber, Manicurist, Esthetician and Master Esthetician. The state mandated hours are 500 hours and this program was designed greater than the required hours to include professional development.
Objective: To prepare students for an entry level position in the field of teaching for subject matters related to the Cosmetology Arts and Sciences.
The Instructor Training program is 600 clock hours, taught through lectures, demonstrations, and lab work with a combination of live models and manikins. The catalog states: "Accreditation approval only at Everett and North Seattle/Shoreline Campus. Not currently enrolling."
What you’ll learn. Teach Beauty. Inside & Out. Whether your goal is to be a company trainer, a product educator, beauty school instructor, or a more effective leader, the Instructor Training Program can give you the foundation to effectively teach and coach others to success. The teaching curriculum, coupled with a focus on leadership and personal development, will help you grow to become the best teacher that you can be.
- Basic teaching skills and educational judgments
- Proper work habits and classroom instruction
- Course development and lesson planning
- Teaching methodology and aids
- Theory teaching and classroom management
- Testing and student evaluation
- Clinic supervision and hands-on training from dedicated professionals
- Conflict resolution
Language of instruction. English.
What sets this Program apart
Comprehensive Curriculum. Every program at EBC is designed to provide students with the techniques and skills they need to enter the beauty industry with confidence. You’ll be taught by educational leaders and learn on equipment used in salons today.
Business Training. There is a business side to the beauty industry that many schools overlook. Not us. Our business courses will teach you foundational business principles that will help you grow your clientele or open your own salon.
Hands-On & Practical Training. The best way to grow your skills is by doing. At EBC, we supplement our classroom learning with opportunities for hands-on training. Our campuses have salons and spas where students work with paying customers.
Award Winning School. EBC is an accredited school that has been recognized for its excellence. A few of the awards we’ve received include the Excellence in Education by Modern Salon Magazine, and Seattle Business Magazine’s Family Business of the Year.
Earn Up To 300 Hours For Your Industry Experience. Our 600 clock-hour program has an option where we can credit up to 300 hours for work experience. Credit consideration includes prior experience as a licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician or master esthetician: at least 1 year of industry experience, 150 hours; at least 2 years, 300 hours.
Admission Requirements and Process
All applicants for admissions must be above the age of 16, present proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent (or higher), provide a copy of a valid state or federal issued photo ID, and apply, be interviewed and accepted for the chosen program. The school does not admit ‘Ability to Benefit’ students. Prior to starting classes, students must submit a registration fee to the College and sign a fully executed Enrollment Agreement.
Instructor program. The applicant must provide a copy of a valid operator’s license in the field in which the student seeks to enroll in training as an instructor. The Instructor Training Program offers a conditional acceptance for a trial period of no more than 200 clock hours: provide a high-school diploma or equivalent, interview and be accepted by an advisor, provide proof of licensure prior to 200 clock hours, and attend no more than 200 hours with a minimum 80% average.
The State of Washington requires an applicant to be 17 years of age at the time of licensing. Applicants with pending or criminal convictions should contact the Department of Licensing regarding possible limitations to licensure.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageApplicants must be above the age of 16 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalentPresent proof of a high school diploma, its equivalent (a college transcript showing 24 credits completed toward a bachelor’s degree), a transcript showing high school completion,…
- Photo identificationProvide a copy of a valid state or federal issued photo ID.
- Application and interviewApply, be interviewed and be accepted for the chosen program; individuals with felony convictions must disclose them during the application and interview process.
- Operator’s licenseInstructor applicants must provide a copy of a valid operator’s license in the field in which they seek to train as an instructor.
- Foreign diplomasForeign non-English diplomas require an evaluation by a qualified outside agency that translates the document into English and confirms equivalence to a US high school diploma.
- Registration fee and enrollment agreementBefore starting classes, students must submit the registration fee to the College and sign a fully executed Enrollment Agreement.
Application Process
- 1Visit UsTour our campus and discover your future. Call admissions at (425) 336-5120 to schedule a tour.
- 2Apply TodaySubmit your application and take the first step.
- 3Interview and acceptanceApplicants are interviewed and accepted for the chosen program; felony convictions must be disclosed during the application and interview process.
- 4Plan your budgetWork with our financial aid team to create a personalized financial plan, and complete the FAFSA using school code 013822 for the North Seattle - Shoreline Campus.
- 5EnrollSecure your spot: submit the registration fee and sign a fully executed Enrollment Agreement before classes start.
Program Schedule
The Instructor Training program (non-hybrid) is taught in residence through lectures, demonstrations, and lab work. The catalog states it has accreditation approval only at the Everett and North Seattle/Shoreline campuses and is not currently enrolling; no start dates are published.
Full-time students attend 30 hours per week; the published program enrollment length is 22 weeks for 600 clock hours.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Training cost (effective 01/01/2026). Tuition $8,850.00; Equipment/Kit/Book/Others $434.64; Technology Fee $150.00; Registration Fee $100.00; Total $9,534.64.
Payment plan. Training costs may be paid with a minimum down of $1,000.00 and the balance due in 5 monthly payments. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card.
Fees and other costs. The technology fee supports the student portal, student email, log-in credentialing, digital tools and other related technology resources. Sales of Equipment/Kit/Books are subject to local sales tax based on the campus location. Students should be prepared to pay state practical and testing fees of approximately $300.00 along with any state testing supplies (practical test approximately $114.00 - $228.00; written test approximately $180.00 - $270.00). Hours needed after the scheduled enrollment period are charged at $10.00 per hour (over contract charges).
Required textbooks. CIMA for Professional Educator, 4th (ISBN 9781337786867) and Success Principles (ISBN 978-0063391017).
Federal financial aid. The College participates in the U.S. Department of Education’s Title IV programs: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, and Federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Complete the FAFSA at studentaid.gov using school code 013822 for the North Seattle - Shoreline Campus.
Other funding. Washington State programs (College Bound Scholarship, Passport to College), Washington Worker Retraining, DVR, WIOA, Military Spouses (MYCAA), DSHS training support, tribal education funding, the $1,000 Careers That Work Scholarship for high school students, and grants and scholarships through the American Association of Career Schools and the Northwest Career College Federation.
Student aid profile. Full-time beginning undergraduate students (reported under Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy – Shoreline): 73% receive financial aid and 56% receive Federal Pell grants.
Net price calculator. North Seattle - Shoreline Campus net price calculator.
Instructor students admitted on conditional acceptance qualify for Title IV funding only if they are officially admitted and continue beyond the 200-hour trial period.
Curriculum
The Instructor Training program consists of various topics and subjects related to the theoretical and practical (hands on) aspects of the field. General areas of study include but are not limited to: A review of the course/program the trainee intends to teach; course development and teaching methodology (choices in teaching methods, classroom set up, lesson plan development, teaching aid development, presentation techniques, materials and supplies); principles of teaching and learning (lecture, demonstration, project methods, discussions and question & answer, alternative methods, and student assessment); application and practice (classroom management, clinic supervision, client/guest relations, academic advising, written and practical assessment, and communication skills); and business practice (professional development, professional ethics, effective communication and human relations, record keeping and management, licensing and regulatory requirements, compensation packages and payroll deductions, and fundamentals in business management). Evergreen Beauty College also incorporates salon and spa business principles into all courses.
School/class orientation, applied business skills including professionalism, resume and interview preparation, job search skills, and industry/market trends are integrated through these topics. Grading uses a rating scale of 100% - 76% (passing score) through multiple choice and short answer questions as well as practical tests.
Externship. Optional externship opportunities are available for students for up to 10% of the program. Externships are unpaid, considered part of the school’s curriculum, and coordinated by an instructor in a Washington establishment licensed by the Department of Licensing.
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Career Outcomes
Instructor/Instructor Hybrid [Vocational Education Teacher] (SOC 25-1194) (CIP 12.0413). The occupation is "Licensed Instructor". The nature is instructor in Cosmetology, Barbering, Manicuring, or Esthetics. The level is job entry as an instructor of Cosmetologist, Barber, Manicurist, or Esthetician.
Outcome rates (2024, NACCAS methodology). Cumulative of all related programs offered at the North Seattle – Shoreline: Graduation Rate (87%), Placement Rate (76%), and Licensure Rate (95%), rounded to the nearest percentage point.
Licensure. To achieve licensure in the state of Washington, a graduate must complete and graduate from an approved program, attain the minimum training hours (500 hours of training as an Instructor), and pass the corresponding practical and written licensing examinations approved by the State of Washington.
Placement assistance. The College offers placement assistance to all of our future professionals and graduates in seeking employment opportunities, but does not guarantee employment. The College maintains a Career Board with job postings on the website and is in contact with area salons, offering opportunities for these salons to recruit our students.
- Licensed Instructor
- Beauty School Instructor
- Corporate Trainer
- Education Director
- Product Educator
What to expect as a Evergreen Beauty College student
Events. Evergreen provides many opportunities for students to develop not only their technical skills but also leadership skills through hosting events. Bringing Beauty Back to School, Imagine Fashion Show, Mom & Me Makeover, Pictures with Santa Claus, and In House Paparazzi Photo Shoots are a few examples of large events Evergreen students participate in. In addition, they take part in frequent events donating their services and time to the community to understand the value of giving back.
Guest speakers. Evergreen Beauty College hosts international artists and beauty icons to speak to the students and give them up to date trends happening in the industry.
Monthly one-on-one. Students will have the opportunity to check in every month and regroup: this is when your educator can give you a status update on where you are in the program and help you plan next month’s roadmap.
School assemblies. Each month the student body comes together to celebrate individual and class accomplishments as well as fun activities for Personal Development.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
All campuses are accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and approved and licensed by the State of Washington, Department of Licensing (Cosmetology/Barber/Manicuring/Esthetics Section). The school also lists licensure by the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board (Chapter 28C.10) and the Washington State Department of Health.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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