Manicurist Certificate Program

Simi Institute's Manicurist Certificate Program teaches the fundamentals of nail technology. Students will take a series of courses to learn procedures for manicuring, pedicuring, nail tips, nail enhancements, gels, massage, paraffin wax, and advanced nail art. A culminating state board class will prepare students for the passage of the written and practical California Cosmetology State Board Manicurist Licensure Exams. 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. To complete the Manicuring Certificate program, students must complete 2 course levels, minimum of 400 hours and all required practical operations.*

*Subject to change per California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Training Requirements

Prerequisite: Related Science (Health & Safety)

Course Fee: $1,050 per level

Note: We currently do not offer an evening/weekend Manicurist Certificate Program.

LEVEL 1

Beginning December 2022, the $55 fee for the Related Science Health & Safety prerequisite will be included in Level 1 core class tuition. The new fee structure for Level 1 core class will be as follows: 

Manicurist - Level 1: $1,105

Related Science Health & Safety is still 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 2