kulture Institute

Programs

On-Demand
Individual Courses

Duration: 1 Month | Hours: 128 hrs
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)

Start your journey into beauty care.
Perfect for moms, youth, and personal learners.
  • Learn early grooming, detangling, shampoo-day routines & braiding basics
  • Bite-sized, flexible classes for busy lifestyles
  • Affordable & accessible—ideal for beginners
  • Builds confidence in textured hair care at home
  • A solid foundation into the beauty industry
No prior experience needed

Specialization
Certificate Courses

Duration: 3 Months | Hours: 384 hrs
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)

Turn passion into profession.
Ideal for aspiring stylists and entrepreneurs.
  • Choose your path: Braiding, Wigs, Extensions, Barbering, or Aesthetics
  • Includes 3–5 skill-focused courses
  • Business-ready training with real-world techniques
  • Earn a recognized Certificate of Completion
  • Great for career launch or side hustle
Practical skills + business confidence

Free
Apprenticeship Program

Duration: 1 Year | Hours: 1,400 hrs
Format: In-Person (Paid Salon Placement)

Earn while you learn.
For hands-on learners working toward licensure.
  • Paid salon placement under licensed stylists
  • Mentorship & portfolio development
  • Real-world salon experience
  • Hours count toward Alberta’s licensing exam
  • Direct pathway to hairstyling certification
Tuition-free opportunity

License Refresher
& Exam Prep Course

Duration: 3 Months | Hours: 384 hrs
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)

Challenge the Alberta exam with confidence.
For internationally trained or out-of-province stylists.
  • Theory review + hands-on practicals
  • Includes mock exams & prep materials
  • Licensing support documents provided
  • Covers hairstyling or barbering Red Seal content
  • Fast-track your path to official certification
Ideal for experienced stylists returning to practice

Train-the-Trainer &
Institutional Partnerships

Duration: Customizable
Format: Online + In-Person Options

Bring textured hair education into your classroom.
Designed for schools, educators, and community programs.
  • Inclusive curriculum kits & teaching resources
  • Lesson plans, videos & educator certification
  • Supports CTE, vocational & career-readiness classrooms
  • Builds capacity in equity-based beauty training
  • Scalable for small or large institutions
Institutional & community collaborations welcome

Diploma
Program

Duration: 7 Months | Hours: 850 hrs
Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)

Canada’s most comprehensive Afro-textured hair program.
Ideal for those ready to earn full hairstyling or barbering licensure.
  • Government-approved & licensing aligned
  • Covers natural hair care, barbering, styling & business training
  • Red Seal exam preparation included
  • Justice-informed, culturally rooted curriculum
  • Professional portfolio development
Eligible for Alberta Hairstylist License