Student Salon Success

Online Course for Instructors

Do you know how to truly create success in the student salon? This course will help you understand the importance of the student salon environment, the role it plays in creating a successful learning environment, and how to keep it safe and engaging. You will discover the roles of students and educators in the student salon, how to mentor and educate, and how to successfully encourage customer service. Finally, we will detail the administrative and business skills needed for a successful student salon and how to translate that to student success.

Price: $38.95
Duration: 3 hours (instant certificate of completion)
Length of Access: 365 days
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  • Instructor CE Hours

    This course fulfills 3 hours of NACCAS Teaching Methodology requirement. Please check with your state board for credit approval.

  • Learn at Your Own Pace

    You have access to this class for 365 days. Take it at your own pace. Start and stop as needed. Don't worry—your progress will be saved.

  • Become a Master Educator

    This course counts as 1 credit towards your Milady Master Educator Certification. Learn more about our certifications, here.

About the Author: Michael Macdonald

Michael Macdonald is an instructor at Victoria’s Academy of Cosmetology and salon co-owner of The BloomRoom Salon in Kennewick, WA. Michael has been in the industry for almost 10 years and has worked in both corporate and private schools. He is the lead instructor for barbers and hair design students. He has also been a content contributor and reviewer for Milady since 2019 and has received his Trailblazer Master Educator Certification. He will also be featured in the “Spotlight on Success” in Milady’s Professional Educator 4th Edition. Michael’s focus in the student salon training area is keeping the energy high, students engaged, and challenging them to expand their skillset in order to set them up for successful careers.

Michael Macdonald

Course Outline


    1. Welcome Message

    2. Student Salon Success Workbook

    3. Watch "Welcome" Video

    1. Lesson 1 - A Successful Student Salon Environment

    2. Lesson 2 - The Reception Area

    3. Lesson 3 - The Dispensary

    4. Lesson 4 - The Training Area

    5. Lesson 5 - Professional Image

    6. Lesson 6 - The Role of the Student Salon

    7. Lesson 7 - Education Opportunities

    8. Lesson 8 - What Can You Create? Part 1

    9. Lesson 9 - Q&A

    10. Lesson 10 - Successful Mentoring, Educating and Customer Service

    11. Lesson 11 - The Educator Role

    12. Lesson 12 - The Student Role

    13. Lesson 13 - The Mentor

    14. Lesson 14 - Educating

    15. Lesson 15 - Education Opportunities

    16. Lesson 16 - Customer Service

    17. Lesson 17 - What Can You Create? Part 2

    18. Lesson 18 - Q & A

    19. Lesson 19 - The Business

    20. Lesson 20 - The Student Salon Business

    21. Lesson 21 - Leading By Example

    22. Lesson 22 - Administrative Skills

    23. Lesson 23 - Business Skills

    24. Lesson 24 - Upselling Opportunities

    25. Lesson 25 - What Can You Create? Part 3

    26. Lesson 26 - Q & A

    1. In Conclusion - Video

    1. Final Exam Instructions

    2. Final Exam

    1. Feedback Form

About this course

  • $38.95
  • 33 lessons

Help your students navigate through the student salon training area while giving them a salon reality experience!

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FAQs

  • Why should I take this course?

    In this three-hour online class, you’ll gain the next-level skills needed to create success in the student salon.

  • How long is this course?

    The course should take you about 3 hours depending on your current learning style and how long you take to practice what you learn. You may take the course at your own pace, stopping and starting as it fits your schedule.

  • How is the course structured?

    There are 3 lessons in the course as well as a final exam. You must pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher in order to obtain your certificate of completion.

  • Is this class offered in-person?

    No, this course is not currently offered in-person. However, if you’re interested in hosting an event (in-person or live, virtual) with Milady’s Master Educator Program, we do have a menu of classes that can be delivered in-person or as a live, virtual class. Learn more, here.

  • How many courses do I need for my Milady Master Educator Certification?

    To receive your Level 1 - Master Educator Certification, you must complete a total of 12 classes.

    To receive your Level 2 - Advanced Master Educator Certification, you must complete a total of 18 classes.

    To receive your Level 3 - Trailblazer Master Educator Certification, you must complete a total of 24 classes.

    Remember, you're responsible for keeping track of your credits! Once you reach 12, 18, or 24, request your printed Master Educator Certificate by submitting a ticket at support.cengage.com, using case problem type "Faculty/Teacher Resources," following the on-screen instructions, and writing in your notes in the description. Please include all of your course certificates. Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing. The credits toward your Master Educator Certification do not expire.

    We only keep your information on course completions for 7 years. After that, we will have no record of events that you've attended

  • I have completed 12, 18, or 24 classes. How do I receive my Level 1, 2, or 3 certificate? 

    Remember, you're responsible for keeping track of your credits. Once you reach 12, 18 or 24, request your printed Master Educator Certificate by submitting a ticket at support.cengage.com, using case problem type "Faculty/Teacher Resources," following the on-screen instructions, and writing in your notes in the description. Please attach all course certificates. We will confirm and send out your printed Master Educator Certificate! Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing.

    We only keep your information on course completions for 7 years. After that, we will have no record of events that you've attended