Esthetics Instructor is a Diploma program offered by Marketti Academy of Cosmetology in Waterford, MI. The program takes About 14 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $3,000.
Program Overview
The Esthetics Instructor program trains and prepares licensed esthetics students for the Michigan State Board licensing exam so that they may enter instructing as a knowledgeable instructor with high teaching standards, using the Milady Standard textbook and workbooks.
It is 300 clock hours — 135 hours of theory and 165 of practical work — taken full time over about 14 weeks. The curriculum follows the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology: orientation and review of the esthetician curriculum, an introduction to teaching, teaching skills, administration skills, and teaching theory and practice in the school’s own clinic and classrooms.
A student receives a diploma on completing the required hours, a 75% academic average, 67% attendance, all minimum lab sheet assignments and practical applications, and paying tuition in full.
What sets this Program apart
- Teaching practice in a working school. The practical hours are spent assisting and practice teaching in the academy’s clinic and theory classrooms.
- The skills an instructor needs. Course outlining, lesson planning, teaching techniques and aids, and writing and grading examinations.
- School administration. Laws and rules, record keeping and school administration are part of the curriculum.
- Accredited by NACCAS.
Admission Requirements and Process
Requirements for admission into Marketti Academy of Cosmetology are in compliance with the minimum standards set by the Michigan State Board of Cosmetology. New classes begin every month, and you can call us to schedule a tour of the school, apply for financial aid or an enrollment appointment.
General Requirements
- Minimum Age 17Individuals interested in becoming a licensed instructor must be at least 17 years of age.
- High School DiplomaIndividuals interested in becoming a licensed instructor must have a high school diploma.
- Current Esthetics LicenseEsthetics Instructor applicants must have a current esthetics license.
- Identification DocumentsBring your social security card and driver’s license to your admissions appointment.
- Application FeeA $100.00 application fee is due at your admissions appointment.
Application Process
- 1Contact AdmissionsNew classes begin every month. Call us at 1.248.618.6394 to schedule a tour of the school, apply for financial aid or an enrollment appointment.
- 2Complete the ApplicationComplete the Marketti Academy of Cosmetology application. Contact the admissions office to receive the application.
- 3Meet the Admissions Director and TourMake an appointment to meet with the Admissions Director and tour our facility.
- 4Bring Your Documents and Application FeePlease bring the following to your appointment: completed application, essay, high school diploma, high school transcript or GED, social security card, driver’s license, and the $100.00 application fee.
- 5Apply for Financial Aid (FAFSA)Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Complete the free FAFSA application.FAFSA Code for Waterford: 041593Fill Out the FAFSA
- 6Start Your ProgramNew classes begin every month. Instructor training start dates coincide with the start dates of the particular program the student will be instructor for.
Program Schedule
300 clock hours over about 14 weeks, full time, Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm.
Instructor start dates coincide with the start dates of the program the student will teach, so Esthetics Instructor classes start with Esthetics classes: January 27, April 14, June 23, September 8 and November 17, 2026, and February 9, 2027. The maximum time allowed to finish is 14 weeks or 445 scheduled hours, and the 10% missed-time allowance adds 30 hours.
The school is closed December 22, 2025 to January 2, 2026; March 30 to April 3; May 22 to 25; June 29 to July 3; September 4 to 7; November 26 to 27 (closing at 3:30pm on November 26); and from December 21, 2026.
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you attend a school that has been independently evaluated for educational quality.
This program: Marketti Academy of Cosmetology is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It is licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Board of Cosmetology.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Waterford Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | $100 |
| Kit and Books (non-refundable) | $300 |
| State fee (non-refundable) | $15 |
| Tuition | $3,000 |
| Total | $3,415 |
Financial aid. The catalog and website do not say whether federal aid or scholarships apply to this instructor program.
Paying tuition. Payments are due on the first of the month, with a $20 late fee after the 7th, by check, money order, cash or credit card. All tuition must be paid in full to graduate. A student who does not finish by the end date on the enrollment agreement pays an over-contract hourly fee. A student who withdraws is charged a $150 termination fee, and the refund follows the catalog’s tuition adjustment schedule.
Outside the total. The PSI licensing exam fee of $167 is paid to PSI, not the school. Extra supplies are at the student’s discretion.
Curriculum
The Michigan State Board of Cosmetology instructor curriculum as the school publishes it: five subject areas, 135 theory and 165 practical hours, 300 in all.
The required courses below are from Marketti Academy of Cosmetology's published catalog.
Required Courses
| Name | Lecture | Lab | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orientation and Review of the Esthetician Curriculum | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Introduction to Teaching | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Teaching Skills (course outlining and development, lesson planning, teaching techniques, teaching aids, developing, administering, and grading examinations) | 80 | 85 | 165 |
| Administration Skills (laws and rules, record keeping, school administration) | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Teaching Theory and Practical Hours (assisting and practice teaching in the clinic and theory classrooms) | 0 | 55 | 55 |
| Totals | 135 | 165 | 300 |
Required Courses
| Name |
|---|
| Orientation and Review of the Esthetician Curriculum |
| Introduction to Teaching |
| Teaching Skills (course outlining and development, lesson planning, teaching techniques, teaching aids, developing, administering, and grading examinations) |
| Administration Skills (laws and rules, record keeping, school administration) |
| Teaching Theory and Practical Hours (assisting and practice teaching in the clinic and theory classrooms) |
| Totals |
Career Outcomes
The program prepares licensed estheticians for the Michigan State Board instructor licensing exam and for work as an esthetics instructor, teaching theory and practical skills to esthetics students.
Job placement assistance. Salon owners and entrepreneurs regularly come in to talk with students, and toward graduation staff work individually with every student on resumes and portfolios. Job postings go on the student bulletin board, and the school keeps a resume building center. The school cannot guarantee job placement; hiring is at the discretion of the employer.
What to expect as a Marketti Academy of Cosmetology student
Marketti Academy of Cosmetology is housed in a 10,000 square foot building, centrally located in Waterford, Michigan, with large classrooms for its cosmetology, manicure and esthetics programs. Class sizes are small so students get more one-on-one attention. The clinic floor accommodates 50 students, each with their own assigned station, and there is a student lounge for breaks and lunch and plenty of parking.
The academy uses both traditional and hands-on learning to suit different learning styles, teaching from the Milady Standard textbook and workbooks. Its mission is to give students a quality education and prepare them for careers, in an energetic atmosphere that brings out each student’s full potential.
The student clinic serves the public, including walk-in clients as time permits, using Redken, Joico, Pravana, Malibu, Olaplex and Design Essentials for hair; OPI, Gelish and ibd for nails; and Image Skin Care and Morphe Makeup for skin care. School closures for inclement weather follow Waterford School District.
Progress and attendance. Students must keep a grade average of at least 75% in theory and practical work and attend at least 67% of scheduled hours, and pass a final written and practical exam before graduation. Clock-in is by 8:37am; three tardies in a month can bring a meeting and a 3-day suspension.
Missed time. Every program carries a 10% missed-time allowance, a bank of extra hours for vacations or illness. Senior students may make up time from 3:30 to 4:30pm. A leave of absence of up to 180 calendar days in any 12 months may be approved; a student absent more than 14 days without one is dropped.