ibc Barber Training Program
Our comprehensive 12-week barbering course with IBC certification progresses over 3 phases.
For complete beginner barbers or those with experience: You’ll train on paying clients everyday in a working barbershop, completing guaranteed daily haircuts with constant coaching in a class of just 3 students.
‘Work experience’ shows you what it feels like to be inside a shop. Our training will get you ready to work in one.
Hands-On Experience
Guaranteed 2–3 paying clients per student, per day, provided by the college
No hunting for models. No relying on friends
Mannequin heads not considered as experienceTrain on the shop floor in an operating barbershop from day one
Personal dedicated barber station for the full course
Learn in a small class with 3 students total
Schedule
Upcoming Start Dates:
10th February 2026 (1 Place Available)
10th March 2026 (No Places Available)
7th April 2026 (2 Places Available)
12-week course with 3 x 4 week “Phases”
Early or late classes so you can train consistently while working or busy otherwise
Course Fees
Total Investment: €2750 (€350 Deposit)
IBC Certification & Qualification
Cut real paying clients every single day
Complete premium barber kit included
Our fees reflect training volume, intensity, and real-world readiness, not class time
Constant 1-on-1 instruction and coaching
Paid job placement assistance & support
Phase 1 - Foundations
Safe tool handling & control
Health, safety & sanitation
Continuous correction during every haircut
Scissor-over-comb fundamentals
Clean sections, shape and finish standards
At least 2-3 real haircuts everyday
Goal: Cut safely, cleanly, and with 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 standards 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 with no supervision.
This program is built for people who want to learn properly.
You will cut hair ever single day, be corrected constantly and also held to real standards.
If you complete the program, you will be ready to work in a barbershop.