"With a passion for education, creativity and core values, [the Kohlers have] created a program and environment that students will love, parents will respect, and salon owners will value when hiring new talent. Graduates of the Kohler Academy will be primed for a great career, and they’ll benefit from the Kohlers’ personal and business connections to the best salons and spas in North America."

Editorial Director, Modern Salon Media
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Curriculum

Kohler Academy offers comprehensive programs for future beauty industry professionals. Prerequisites are minimal.

Educational Programs

Kohler Academy's core curricula utilize award-winning materials and hands-on education from Pivot Point International, Bumble and bumble, Dermalogica, Creative Nail Design and Kadus. All courses include review exercises and sample tests to prepare students for required State Board exams.

Cosmetology Program
Skin Therapy Program

Kohler Life Skills

Kohler Life Skills Kohler Academy rounds out your technical education with training in a variety of stimulating topics designed to jumpstart your career and help you thrive in the years to come. Called the Life Skills program, this program is integrated into both the Cosmetology and Skin Therapy curricula. Based on personal and professional development goals and tools, this program encompasses topics such as:

Time Management Skills
Leadership Skills
Portfolio Development
Resume Writing
Retail Economics
Communication Skills
Team Building
Business Plan Development
Conflict Resolution
Creativity Enhancement
Cultural Awareness
Financial Management
Public Speaking/Presentation Skills
Professional Etiquette
Salon & Spa Building Projects
Life Coaching
Tolerance & Compassion and much more...

Kohler Academy's Life Skills program is dynamic, constantly evolving, current and relevant.

Student Involvement

All students are invited and encouraged to participate in any of the several student-led teams, councils and committees at Kohler Academy. Groups such as:

Student Council
D.R.E.A.M. (Design, Represent, Events, Ambassador & Marketing) Team
Product Knowledge Teams
Sculpting Team

These groups directly impact the culture and environment at Kohler Academy while providing students an important opportunity to apply their leadership skills and contribute creatively.

Exciting Field Trips

Another Kohler Academy advantage is the use of field trips to explore the latest trends in art and culture at world-class galleries and museums, exclusive retail shops, and leading-edge salons and spas.

Study Abroad

Twice yearly, Kohler Academy students and alumni are eligible to attend Study Abroad trips to amazing and inspiring overseas locations, including Italy (Rome and Florence), France (Paris), England (London) and Australia (Melbourne and Sydney). All Study Abroad trips include both hands-on, industry-related training and cultural excursions designed to inspire creativity.

Contact our admissions department for upcoming Study Abroad dates, locations and additional tuition costs.

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Cosmetology Program
Skin Therapy Program
Educator Training Programs