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 experience

  • Train 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.

Ready to begin real barber training?