The Instructor Method
Education for beauty professionals
January 2027 cohort planning
A focused, 45-hour Methods of Teaching course that helps licensed beauty professionals plan lessons, manage a classroom, assess learning, and step confidently into the role of instructor.
Course overview
This in-person course combines guided instruction, discussion, hands-on activities, short teaching demonstrations, and a final theory and practical presentation. You will leave with tools you can use in a beauty school classroom, not just notes to file away.
Eligibility
Hold a current cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology license.
Have been licensed for at least two years.
Want to pursue instructor licensure and are prepared to complete all 45 clock hours.
Final eligibility and licensing requirements should be confirmed for each applicant before enrollment.
Meet your instructor
Ervin has worked in cosmetology education since 2006, serving as an instructor, Director of Education, and school co-owner. He brings nearly two decades of classroom and school leadership experience to a course designed around the realities of teaching future beauty professionals.
Meet Ervin and read his bioA clear path forward
Everything is organized to help you compare the commitment before you decide to apply.
Teaching roles, professional presence, and the Know-See-Do approach.
The learning process, brain-compatible teaching, and multiple intelligences.
Syllabi, objectives, four-phase lesson plans, and effective preparation.
Expectations, learning environments, communication, and student support.
Demonstrations, questioning, activities, and practice teaching.
Quizzes, rubrics, practical assessments, grading, and feedback.
Ready-to-use resources, review, and final teaching presentations.
Tuition
$950
for the complete 45-hour course
$250 depositA nonrefundable deposit is due after acceptance to reserve your seat.
$350 first installmentDue on the first class day.
$350 final installmentDue about halfway through the course.
The payment schedule totals $950. Final January 2027 dates and enrollment deadlines will be included in the enrollment offer.
Frequently asked questions
The 45-hour course is part of the instructor licensing path. After successful completion, eligible students may pursue the required instructor theory and practical examinations and complete the state licensing process.
All 45 clock hours are required. Any missed time must be made up, and a make-up fee may apply. Attendance expectations will be reviewed before enrollment.
Yes. Supported practice is a key part of the course. You will complete short teaching activities and finish with theory and practical presentations.
A detailed supply and materials list will be provided before class. Most activities are designed to be practical and low cost.
The course is planned as an in-person class in Greenville, South Carolina. The exact location and dates will be included in the enrollment offer.
No. Submitting the interest form adds you to the January 2027 interest list so we can contact you about the schedule and enrollment. It is not an application and does not reserve a seat.
Enrollment interest
Join the January 2027 interest list and tell us which class days and times could work for you. Please select your schedule preferences in the form below.
Open the interest form directlyYou can complete the form here or use the button above. No email app is needed. Joining the list does not reserve a seat.