Ready to take your Career to the Next Level?

Creative Programming, Leadership, Mentorship, Classroom Management, Assessment Strategies, Lesson Planning

* Licensed by the State of WI DSPS as a Specialty Program

* Listed on the Wisconsin Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)

* Able to receive Wisconsin State Funding - ask your Case Manager

* Payment Plans available

* Licensed nail Technicians seeking to advance their career. 

* Professionals passionate about teaching and mentoring Nail Techs

* Nail Techs that want to develop skills & professionally train

* Those that are ready to level up in Management and Leadership

* Classroom and Virtual Training Modules

* Class Observation and Student Teaching completed at the Center Street Nail Technology Academy - On Site. 

* Real World Lessons and Classroom Management

* Business Focused

* Must have a Current Wisconsin Manicurist License

* Must have 2,000 hours of licensed practice (appx. a year) 

* Must be ready to commit to program completion. 

School Educator, Product Creator, Nail Product Demonstrator, Work in Colleges, Secondary, and Trade Schools, Work in Salons, Work with Brand Manufacturers, develop credible content, Beauty Industry Go-To, topical area publisher, Beauty Outreach provider. 

At Center Street Nail Technology Academy, we are committed educating the next generation Instructors. The industry is for all, so bring your talent and experience to the Classroom Floor and develop into a Licensed Manicuring Instructor. 

* Classroom and Virtual Training Modules

* Class Observation and Student Teaching completed at the Center    Street Nail Technology Academy - On Site. 

* Real World Lessons and Classroom Management

* Business Focused

1. Orientation Goals, rules and review of curriculum 

14 hours 

2. Teaching Skills Objectives, competencies, methods, lesson planning, teaching techniques of the practical laboratory, interpersonal relations, evaluation and grading principles 

64 hours             

3. Facilitating/Managing Skills Classroom Management, communications, counseling, record keeping and safety/first aid 

32 hours             

4. Supervised Teaching (prerequisite: 1, 2 & 3) Practical applications on the clinic floor and basic skills of practical teaching techniques 40 hours 

TOTAL PROGRAM = 150 hours - Center Street Nail Tech Academy

* The Professional Educator

* Teaching and the learning environment

* Study & Test Taking Skills

* Methods of Teaching & Learning

* Program Development & Lesson Planning 

* Educational Aids & Technology 

* Communicating confidentially 

* Effective Presentation

* Classroom Mgt & Supervision

* Challenges to Learning

* Assessing Progress and Advising Students 

*Success Strategies for Students

* The Student Salon

* Learning is a Laughing Matter

* Student Retention

* Teams at Work

* Employment Prep & Business Fundamentals

* Evaluating Professional Performance

*Teaching Skills in action- Center Street Nail Tech. Academy

* Class Observation - Center Street Nail Tech. Academy

* Student Teaching - Center Street Nail Tech. Academy

* State Board Preparation - Hands On - "Mock"

* Final Exam & Presentation - In class

* Schedule an Interview to discuss the program & your goals

* Enrollment Agreement / Student Contract

* Pick your Schedule 

* Attend Class, Lectures, Observations, and Clinic Floor Teaching Days

* Pass Final Exam with at least a 75%

* Take your WI State Board "Instructor" Exam 

* Get your License 

*Application fee----------------------------$50

*Tuition 2025/2026 -----------------$1,500

*Books/Online Seat--------------------$550

Total Cost---------------------------------$2,100

2025 Cohort

Cohort 1 - November 1- Jan 3 (Sat)

Cohort 1A - November 2 - Jan 4 (Sun)

2026 Cohort 

Cohort 1 - January 10 - March 14

Cohort 1A - January 11 - March 15