The industry standard Barbering Certification will take from academy to barbershop floor in 6 to 9 months.
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Sydney
Academy Based Learning
2 days per week in the Academy
+ Online Learning
The course is competency-based certification which can be completed as soon as you are able to meet the requirements. The average completion time is 36 weeks with most student barbers working in the industry before they finish their course. Our goal is to make you industry ready!
6-8 hours per week online learning
2 days per week face to face training & barbershop practical
Finance options available. Contact the team to discuss options to suit you –
[email protected] or 1800 431 327.
There is also potential funding available for eligible candidates – learn more
Certificate 3 in Barbering Academy Course
Full Barbering Tool Kit
2 x Mannequin training heads
Barbering Skillset Academy Online Course
Hair & Barber Community Online
Masterclasses & Workshops
Gold Coast
August 2025 - 5 spots remaining
November 2025 - 8 spots remaining
February 2026 - 10 spots remaining
Brisbane
August 2025 - Fully Booked
February 2026 - Fully Booked
*Waitlist Available
Sydney
August 2025 - Fully Booked
February 2026 - 6 spots remaining
*Waitlist Available
Barbering Kit & Learning Tools
Barbering Kit, Education Tools and Mannequin heads for your course.
Barbering Skillset Academy
Online learning for all Barbering skills, styling and technique.
Hair & Barber Community Online
Online Community for students, apprentices & industry professionals.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Live skills workshops, demonstrations and masterclasses.
"Flexible and accessible barbering education"
"The Barber Academy was an awesome experience. The academy and trainers were very flexible, allowing me to work full time while completing my certificate. So much more than just a school, this is easily the best place to learn Barbering."
- Duncan M
"Professional, friendly & encouraging"
The Barber Academy have been incredible. The training team at the academy are professional, friendly and provide the encouragement you need. If you are looking at learning new skills and becoming a barber, I would highly suggest doing your training here!
- Jess G
"Hands down the best barber school"
"I haven’t enjoyed something so much until I attended The Barber Academy! Honestly the teachers here were top tier educators! I built an incredible chemistry with the students, had so many great memories and the trainers were amazing."
- Paikea K
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FREE for all students, apprentices and industry professionals.
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