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Duration of the course

Monday-Thursday – 10:00-15:00
Sun & Sat 10:00-16:00 (Part Time)                

Duration of the course

Tues-Fri – 10:00-17:00 (Full Time)
Sun & Sat 10:00-16:00 (Part Time)                

Duration of the course

Tues-Fri – 10:00-17:00 (Full Time)
Sun & Sat 10:00-16:00 (Part Time)                

Become a Professional Barber in 9 Weeks
— CPD Certified and Job-Ready

London’s hands-on barbering diploma. Learn scissor work, fading, hot towel shaving and razor techniques — all on real clients, under expert guidance. Weekday and weekend schedules available.
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CPD Accredited Certificate (Membership No. 19663)

London, W9 — Maida Vale

Small Class Sizes — Maximum Individual Attention

Train on Real Clients from Day One

Flexible Payment Plans Available

12+ Years Training Professional Barbers in London

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Years Training Professional Barbers in London

Comprehensive Barbering Course
PBA 2 Certification
The PBA2 Diploma in Barbering is Picasso Academy’s flagship qualification — the complete professional course for anyone who wants to build a serious career in men’s grooming. Over 9 weeks (weekday) or 18 weeks (weekend), you work through a structured curriculum that takes you from the fundamentals of head and face shape analysis right through to precision fading, scissor-over-comb, luxury hot towel shaving, and confident client management. Unlike courses that rely on mannequin heads, at Picasso you work on real clients from early in the programme — because the only way to become a confident barber is to actually cut hair. By the time you graduate, you will have the CPD-accredited certificate, the hands-on experience, and the confidence to work in any barbershop in the UK.

Duration of the course

Monday-Thursday – 10:00-15:00
Sun & Sat 10:00-16:00 (Part Time)                

Duration of the course

Tues-Fri – 10:00-17:00 (Full Time)
Sun & Sat 10:00-16:00 (Part Time)                

Duration of the course

Tues-Fri – 10:00-17:00 (Full Time)
Sun & Sat 10:00-16:00 (Part Time)                

(Week Day– 9 Weeks)

Monday-Thursday – 10:00-16:00

£ 3900 Course

Regular Price:£4500

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(Weekend– 18 Weeks)

Saturday-Sunday – 10:00-16:00

£ 4900 Course

Regular Price:£5500

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Programme Content

During the latter period of the programme, you will be combining all the techniques you have learned and also building your confidence in doing multiple models to build up the level of experience required when working in a Men’s Salon/Barber Shop.

  • Health and Safety
  • Head Shape and Face Shape Analysis Consultation
  • Layer Cutting Technique to suit the shape of the male head
  • Introduction to Scissor over Comb technique, Analysis of Hairlines, Tapered Hairlines and Square Hairlines
  • Blending Scissor over Comb Technique with Layering
  • Clipper over Comb Technique
  • Blending Clipper over Comb Technique with Scissor over Comb Technique
  • Point Cutting and creating texture
  • Clipper Cutting using guards. [We believe in using Scissor over Comb and Clipper over Comb Techniques to achieve the desired result for the gents within our salons but we understand that you (The Student) may choose to work in a traditional barber’s and therefore you will need to learn this skill]
  • Introduction and use of Open Razor for neck and sides
  • Customer Service
  • Luxury Hot Towel Shaving
Curriculum

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WHAT YOU LEARN

Weeks 1–2

Health & Safety · Consultation Techniques · Head & Face Shape Analysis · Workstation Setup

Weeks 3–4

Layer Cutting · Scissor-Over-Comb Introduction · Hairline Analysis (Tapered, Square, Natural)

Week 5

Clipper-Over-Comb · Blending Techniques · Guard Cutting · Introduction to Fading

Week 6

Advanced Blending — Scissor & Clipper Combination · Point Cutting · Creating Texture

Week 7

Open Razor Work — Necklines, Side Profiles, Freehand Technique, Safety Protocol

Week 8

Luxury Hot Towel Shaving — Full Service Protocol · Skin Prep · Face Massage · Product Knowledge

Week 9

Multi-Model Practice · Speed & Consistency · Client Service & Communication · Final Assessment
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Entry Requirements

This course requires a good level of dexterity for application, literacy for communication and willingness to explore new things.

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Considerations

You will be required to purchase a uniform and a barbering kit. More details are to be provided at enrolment.

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Assessment

The course will be assessed through the use of written tasks, practical tasks and oral questioning. Practical assessments will be completed at the Picasso Academy training salon.

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We offer flexible payment options to our students through our finance and payment spread partners. Secure your place on our course with a minimal deposit today.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • CPD accredited certificate
  • Online resources
  • Refreshments
  • Access to our online community support groups
  • Start your business and social media advise
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Our Pricing

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Weekday Programme

9 Weeks · Monday–Thursday · 10:00–16:00 daily

£4,500

£3,900

(Save £600)
Deposit to secure your place: £500

Weekend Programme

18 Weeks · Saturday–Sunday · 10:00–16:00 each session

£5,500

£4,900

(Save £600)

Deposit to secure your place: £500

Flexible payment plans available. Secure your place with a deposit. Contact us to discuss options.

What’s Included

  • CPD Accredited Certificate upon successful completion (Membership No. 19663)
  • Full 9 or 18-week structured curriculum with step-by-step progression
  • Hands-on training on real clients in our on-site training barbershop
  • Expert instruction — maximum 6 students per class
  • Online learning resources and reference materials
  • Refreshments provided on training days
  • Access to private graduate community group
  • Business and social media starter advice
  • Flexible payment plans via our finance partners
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Years Training Professional Barbers in London

Testimonials

I came in with zero experience and left after 9 weeks ready to work in a real barbershop. The instructors don’t rush you — they actually care that you get it right.

Sam K.

PBA2 Graduate, now working in Mayfair

The weekend schedule was perfect for me. 18 weeks was manageable alongside my day job and the training was intense in the best way.

Marcus T.

Weekend cohort, now self-employed

I looked at other London barbering courses and Picasso stood out immediately. Training on real clients from early on is a massive difference.

Ahmed R.

Career changer, previously in construction

I was nervous about spending nearly £4,000 but it is one of the best investments I have ever made. I was earning it back within two months of graduating.

Jordan L.

PBA2 Graduate, opened his own chair 6 months later

FAQ

No prior experience is required. PBA2 is designed to take complete beginners through to job-ready
professionals. What we ask is enthusiasm, dedication, and good hand dexterity.

Yes. CPD accreditation is widely recognised across the UK barbering industry. The certificate is awarded under
Membership No. 19663 and demonstrates your commitment to professional learning.

Yes. We work with payment spread partners so you can secure your place with a deposit and spread the
remaining balance. Contact us to discuss options.

We keep class sizes deliberately small — typically no more than 6 students — so that each person receives
genuine individual time with the instructor.

Yes. From relatively early in the programme you will be working on real models under close supervision. This is
how genuine confidence is built.

Ready to Start Your Barbering Career? Spaces Are Limited.

Every cohort fills quickly. Secure your place today with a deposit and we will confirm your start date and answer any remaining questions.
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