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Career Area: Human Services
Local Certificate
Program Number: 97-502-1
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Nail Technician tending to a client's nails

Nail Technician Certificate Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this certificate:

  • Manicurist
  • Consultant
  • Nail Technician
  • Sales

Wisconsin Technical College Nail Technician Certificate Programs

Nail services are the ultimate in pampered hand and foot care. The Nail Technician Certificate is attractive to people with creativity, visual perception, and good interpersonal skills. Students develop nail technician skills in the classroom and simulated salon setting. Coursework covers laws, regulations, business management and ethics to help students who may want to start their own business.

The 324-hour, 13-week certificate prepares students for the state licensing examination to practice as a manicurist. Classes are held in fall three days per week (Monday through Wednesday). Contact the Academic Advisor for scheduling details.

Graduates of the certificate find employment in salons or may choose to open their own place of business.

NOTE: 502-361 is a prerequisite to 502-362. 502-362 is a prerequisite to 502-363. Students must be accepted into the certificate to be eligible to enroll in the courses. Fees must be paid prior to program start. Class size is limited to a maximum of 16. No students will be accepted following the second class session.

Nail Technician Certificate Pathway Certificate Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Certificate
Moraine Park Nail Technician Certificate at Moraine Park