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                                                              Built for working groomers. Proven by the professionals who graduate here.

Clear pathways for every grooming professional.

From free resources (Resource Hub Tab and Scholar Lounge) and monthly learning to certifications and advanced credentials,  choose what fits your goals and your budget.

Programs start at $99, with flexible options to grow over time
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Not ready to commit yet?

Start with community, discussion, and ongoing learning, including free public access areas.
Want guidance you can use this month?

Want guidance you can use this month?

Monthly, actionable frameworks with live support and professional discussion.

$99 · A modern certification you can use right away

One low price. Two ways to use it for yourself or your whole team.

For independent professionals and personal growth.

For independent professionals and personal growth.

Get full access to MGP to strengthen your skills, refresh standards, and stay current with modern grooming practices all at your own pace for one low price.
For salons that want consistency and shared standards.

For salons that want consistency and shared standards.

Give your entire team access to MGP so everyone learns the same expectations, language, and best practices, creating safer handling, smoother days, and a more professional salon culture.
I’m exploring new skills

I’m exploring new skills

Explore how animal communication fits into modern pet care, starting with a free 3-part introductory class and no commitment to continue.
Affordable Courses

Affordable Courses

Take individual, science-based courses you can use right away, with most courses priced between $150–$300 and no program enrollment required.
I am a bather or grooming assistant, and I want to become a groomer.

I am a bather or grooming assistant, and I want to become a groomer.

This step-by-step pathway combines structured education with real salon experience, so you can build skills gradually while you work.
I want to be recognized as a professional groomer.

I want to be recognized as a professional groomer.

Earn formal, DOE-approved credentials through the Professional Canine Stylist (PCS) or Master Canine Stylist (MCS) GED programs, built for experienced groomers ready for official recognition.
I want to stand out in my field.

I want to stand out in my field.

These flagship specializations are designed for professionals ready to deepen their expertise in skin, coat, behavior, and humane handling at the highest level.
I’m looking for hands-on grooming training.

I’m looking for hands-on grooming training.

While WPGA doesn’t offer in-person beginner classes, this is where most people start before hands-on training to learn safety, behavior, skin & coat fundamentals, and professional standards.

Still not sure where to start?

Most professionals begin with the $99 MGP or the Scholar Lounge. If you want help choosing, we’re happy to guide you.