Cosmetology Operator
Price
$11,000 + Kit/Book/Fees
Duration
10 Weeks
About the Course
Cosmetology Operator — 1000 Hours • Hybrid • Monthly Enrollment
From foundations to mastery. Graduate licensed, confident, and career-ready.
Highlights
Hands-on training + Student Salon every phase
Inclusive education for all hair/skin types
Field trips + guest educators
Business and job placement readiness
Milady CIMA digital learning
100% state board prep (written + practical)
Three Phases (300 / 350 / 350)
Phase 1 — Foundations (0–300 hrs)
Theory, safety, core skills
Manikins → supervised models; first client intro
1–2 field trips
Milestones: theory/safety benchmarks, supervised first service
Phase 2 — Advanced Skills (301–650 hrs)
Advanced cutting, color, texture, extensions; brows/skin/makeup
More Student Salon clientele
Weekly PSI Practical drills (timed, rubric-based)
Milestones: service quotas, retail/rebooking goals, PSI-timed checkoffs
Phase 3 — Mastery + Career (651–1000 hrs)
Majority of time on Student Salon clients
Mock exams (written + practical) + business setup
Final Project: create and present a cohesive hair + makeup + nails look (with inspiration, products/formulas, timing, photos)
Milestones: pass mocks, portfolio/resume complete, job or business launch plan
Schedules
Day (FT): Tue–Sat, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Distance Learning (theory): Tuesday + alternating Fri/Sat
In-Person: Wednesday, Thursday, and the opposite Fri/Sat
Field Trips: Wednesdays
Evening (PT): Tue–Thu, 5:00–9:30 pm; Sat, 9:00 am–3:30 pm
Distance Learning (theory): Tuesday + alternating Saturdays
In-Person: Wednesday, Thursday, and the opposite Saturdays
Field Trips: Wednesdays Note: No theory on in-person days.
Your Instructor
Shauntavia Williams
I’m Shauntavia—CEO, Director, and Master Educator at The Beauty Pro University (est. April 2022, TDLR #705524). With 15 years in beauty and an MBA, I blend hands-on craft with business strategy to help students become licensed, career-ready pros.
Credentials:
Master Educator (2021)
Cosmetology Operator (2015)
Eyelash Extension Specialist (2010)
Bachelor of Science, MBA
What I lead:
Cosmetology Operator training with licensing prep
Advanced skills: textured hair, wig making, color, extensions
Student salon experience with real clients
Business readiness: pricing, marketing, client retention
Highlights:
100% Texas Cosmetology Operator exam pass rate
Alumni launching businesses and earning salon placements
Industry work in TV/film/theater/print, including Emmy-winning projects
My teaching is inclusive, hands-on, and career-focused—with small classes and personalized coaching. Ready to start? Book a tour or apply; seats are limited.




