ibc Barber Training Program

Our comprehensive IBC certified 12-week barbering course progresses over 3 phases.

For complete beginner barbers or those with some experience:
You’ll train everyday in a working barbershop, completing 2 or up to 5 haircuts daily on paid clients that we provide for you in a class of just 3 students.

“Work experience” shows you what it feels like to sweep the floor in a barbershop.
Our core program will get you ready to work in one.

Hands-On Experience

  • Guaranteed 2–3 paying clients provided for each student everyday

  • No hunting for models. Mannequin heads not considered as experience

  • Train on the shop floor in an operating barbershop from day one

  • Personal dedicated barber station for the full course

  • This course itself is 12 consecutive weeks of ‘work experience’ by nature

Schedule

  • Upcoming Start Dates:

    12th May 2026 (1 Place Available)

    9th June 2026 (1 place Available)

    7th July 2026 (2 Places Available)

  • 12-week course with 3 x 4 week “Phases”

  • Early or late classes so you can train around your own schedule.

Course Fees

Total Investment: €2750 (€500 Deposit)

  • IBC Certification & Accreditiation

  • Real paid client experience every class

  • Complete professional barber kit included

  • Our fees reflect training volume and intensity not class time

  • Constant 1-on-1 instruction and coaching

  • Job placement assistance & support

Phase 1 - Foundations

  • All necessary barbering techniques

  • Health, safety & sanitation

  • Fading, tapering & detailing

  • IBC advanced cutting systems

  • Clean sections, shape and finish standards

  • Paid clients provided everyday

Goal: Cut safely, cleanly and gain real confidence.

phase 2 - Skill and Efficiency

  • Manage timing & speed efficiently

  • Improve blend quality, shape, and finish

  • Correct mistakes during the haircut, not after

  • Build faster workflow without dropping standards

  • Know what actually needs fixing during a cut

  • Multiple paying clients provided everyday

Goal: Cut to IBC standard repeatedly, without guessing.

phase 3 - barbershop ready

  • Complete full haircuts independently

  • Work to a paid barbershop standard

  • Client communication and expectation

  • Trial day preparation

  • Social media for barbers

  • Start shop trials, day tests, and paid work

Goal: Ready for paid work without supervision.

This program is built for people who want to learn properly.

You will cut hair ever single day, you’ll be corrected consistently and you’ll be held to real standards.
If you commit fully and complete the program, you should be ready to work in a barbershop.

Ready to begin real barber training?