MINNESOTA NAIL EDUCATION

Become a Licensed Nail Technician

Complete 200 hours of online theory and 150 hours of hands-on practical training with Accelerated and Weekender schedule options.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Nail Technician Program

Our 350-hour Nail Technician Program combines flexible online theory with hands-on practical training designed to prepare students for Minnesota licensure and a successful career in the nail industry.

350TOTAL HOURS
200ONLINE THEORY
150IN-PERSON PRACTICAL
Brooklyn ParkTRAINING LOCATION

TRAINING TIMELINE

Understanding Your Training Dates

Know what each milestone means before choosing your class session.

01

THEORY START

Online theory begins. This is also the final day to enroll, provided seats are available.

02

PRACTICAL START

Your first required in-person training day.

03

PST DATE

Required Practical Skills Test. Dates are confirmed during the program.

04

GRADUATION

Anticipated program completion date, provided program requirements are met.

ACCELERATED / FULL-TIME

Upcoming Accelerated Class Dates

Monday–Thursday9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Training locationBrooklyn Park Campus
SessionTheory startPractical startPSTGraduationEnroll
N11October 12, 2026November 2, 2026TBDNovember 23, 2026ENROLL
N13November 9, 2026November 30, 2026TBDDecember 21, 2026ENROLL
N1December 14, 2026January 4, 2027TBDJanuary 28, 2027ENROLL
N3January 11, 2027February 1, 2027TBDFebruary 25, 2027ENROLL
N5February 8, 2027March 1, 2027TBDMarch 27, 2027ENROLL
N6March 8, 2027March 29, 2027TBDApril 22, 2027ENROLL

N11

Theory startOctober 12, 2026
Practical startNovember 2, 2026
PSTTBD
GraduationNovember 23, 2026
ENROLL

N13

Theory startNovember 9, 2026
Practical startNovember 30, 2026
PSTTBD
GraduationDecember 21, 2026
ENROLL

N1

Theory startDecember 14, 2026
Practical startJanuary 4, 2027
PSTTBD
GraduationJanuary 28, 2027
ENROLL

N3

Theory startJanuary 11, 2027
Practical startFebruary 1, 2027
PSTTBD
GraduationFebruary 25, 2027
ENROLL

N5

Theory startFebruary 8, 2027
Practical startMarch 1, 2027
PSTTBD
GraduationMarch 27, 2027
ENROLL

N6

Theory startMarch 8, 2027
Practical startMarch 29, 2027
PSTTBD
GraduationApril 22, 2027
ENROLL

WEEKENDER / PART-TIME

Upcoming Weekender Class Dates

FRIDAY3:00 PM–9:00 PM
SATURDAY–SUNDAY9:00 AM–8:00 PM
TRAINING LOCATIONBrooklyn Park Campus
SESSIONTHEORY STARTPRACTICAL STARTPSTGRADUATIONENROLL
N12October 12, 2026November 6, 2026TBDDecember 27, 2026ENROLL
N2December 14, 2026January 8, 2027TBDFebruary 21, 2027ENROLL
N4February 1, 2027February 26, 2027TBDApril 11, 2027ENROLL
N12
THEORY STARTOctober 12, 2026
PRACTICAL STARTNovember 6, 2026
PSTTBD
GRADUATIONDecember 27, 2026
ENROLL
N2
THEORY STARTDecember 14, 2026
PRACTICAL STARTJanuary 8, 2027
PSTTBD
GRADUATIONFebruary 21, 2027
ENROLL
N4
THEORY STARTFebruary 1, 2027
PRACTICAL STARTFebruary 26, 2027
PSTTBD
GRADUATIONApril 11, 2027
ENROLL

TUITION & SAVINGS

Nail Technician Tuition

Regular Tuition $4,870
Pay in Full $4,350

SAVE $520

Flexible installment options may be available at checkout through Shop Pay.

Tuition Includes

  • 350-hour Nail Technician Program
  • 200 hours of online theory
  • 150 hours of in-person practical training
  • Student kit & materials

Minnesota licensing and PSI state examination fees are not included and are paid separately.

CURRICULUM

What You'll Learn

01

Manicures & Pedicures

02

Nail Enhancements
Acrylics & Gel

03

Electric Filing &
E-File Safety

04

Nail Art & Design

05

Sanitation &
Disinfection

06

State Board Theory

07

Client Communication &
Professionalism

08

Business Basics &
Retail Knowledge

BEFORE YOU ENROLL

Minnesota Enrollment Requirements

Students must meet the following requirements to complete enrollment and be eligible for Minnesota licensure.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for Minnesota licensure.

SSN OR ITIN

A Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is required for Minnesota licensure.

PHOTO ID

A valid government-issued photo ID is required to complete enrollment.

After enrollment, our Enrollment Specialist will guide you through your student file, required documents, account access, and onboarding.

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Start Your Nail Technician Journey

Choose the class schedule that works for you and secure your seat online.