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.
With our training program you will be ready to work in one.
Hands-On Experience
Guaranteed 2–3 paying clients provided for each student everyday
No hunting for models. Mannequin heads are not considered “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’
Schedule
Upcoming Start Dates:
7th July 2026 (1 Place Available)
4th August 2026 (2 Places Available)
1st September 2026 (1 Place Available)
Early or late classes so you can train around your own schedule.
Saturdays Only - 6th June 2026 (1 Place Available)
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.