Training That Supports You, Your Team, and the Next Generation.

Whether you’re onboarding new employees or running a full academy, the EdXcellence Alliance gives you DOE-approved curriculum, structured training, and ongoing support — so you can focus on growing your business, not building every lesson from scratch.

You teach the hands-on. We’ll handle the rest.
From onboarding new hires to running full grooming academies, our expert-led online courses cover health, safety, skin and coat care, behavior, and industry standards. You get structured, professional training that supports your team or students, without adding more to your plate.

  • For Grooming Business Owners:

    Give your new hires structured onboarding, compliance training, and a path to recognition without overwhelming your time.

  • For Academies & Schools:

    Expand your program with DOE-approved course curriculum, educator support, and proven student success tools.

What’s Included:

Done-for-You Curriculum → ready-to-use lessons in science, safety, health, and business.

Student Support Tools → onboarding guides, assessments, tracking.

Educator Support → monthly calls, private network, teaching resources.

Credibility & Recognition → DOE-approved curriculum that sets your program apart.

Why Join the EdXcellence Alliance?

  • For Grooming Business Owners:

    Stronger Onboarding for New Hires – Give your team structured training without spending hours teaching every detail yourself.

    Ready-to-Use Learning Modules – Compliance, safety, and client care tools your staff can use right away.

    Support That Scales with You – As your team expands, your training grows with them, keeping everyone consistent.

    Confidence in Your Team – Stop worrying about gaps in training; every credential earned builds trust with your clients and credibility for your business.

  • For Academies & Schools:

    More Time to Teach – We handle grading, transcripts, and course delivery so you can focus on mentoring your students.

    Professional Course Structure – Students follow a fully developed curriculum with expert-led lessons in safety, health, behavior, and more.

    Scalable School Support – As your academy grows, our tools grow with you, no guesswork, no stress.

    Built-In Credibility – Nationwide educators. Transparent testing. Real credentials. All managed through WPGA’s trusted platform.

It’s everything you need to run a stronger, more consistent grooming business, or a smoother, smarter academy without building it from scratch.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We handle the classroom theory, so you can focus on hands-on training. You get a ready-to-use curriculum, grading, transcripts, onboarding tools, and student support through our Scholar Lounge. It’s everything you need to train with confidence, without building it from scratch.

  • You don’t have to spend hours teaching every detail. We provide structured training modules in safety, health, behavior, and client care, so your new hires learn consistently while you focus on your clients and your business.

  • What It Costs for Grooming Business Owners

    One-Time Setup & Onboarding: $650

    • Branded onboarding materials

    • Your custom portal setup (handbook, policies, welcome area, customer service guides)

    • Full support to launch your employee training hub

    Monthly Membership: $125

    • Covers your Groomers’ Boardroom membership

    • Ongoing access to curriculum + support tools

    Per Employee Training Investment (3-Month Onboarding Paths)

    • Diploma Path – $3,500 (employee-funded)
      – Professional Canine Stylist Diploma (120+ hours, milestones, certification-eligible)
      – Weekly study halls included
      – DOE-approved diploma that sets them apart

    • Credential Path – $1,500 ($500 a month investemnt in to employee training.
      – 10 Core Curriculum Lessons (safety, health, behavior, client care)
      – Weekly study halls included
      – Testing + grading → WPGA certificates upon completion
      – 3-month access to your custom training portal

    • Audit Path – $900 ($500 a month investemnt in to employee training.)
      – Same 10 lessons (no testing/certs)
      – Learning only, with weekly study hall support
      – 3-month access to your custom training portal

    Scholar Lounge Access

    • Included during training ($47/month value).

    • Employees keep access throughout enrollment.

    • Alumni continue at a discounted rate of $17/month.

  • We provide DOE-level curriculum, branded onboarding, transcripts, student tracking, and educator support. It saves you time, keeps you compliant, and gives your students access to recognized credentials.

  • What It Costs for Academy Owners

    One-Time Setup & Onboarding: $1,299

    • Branded student workbooks + onboarding materials

    • LMS setup with grading + evaluation systems

    • Full support to integrate WPGA courses with your in-person training

    Monthly Membership: $125

    • Flat rate (no per-student scaling)

    • Covers access to curriculum, grading, transcript management, and educator support

    • Includes membership in the Groomers’ Boardroom for ongoing business/educator resources

    Per Student Training Investment

    • Credential Path – $1,500/student
      – 10 Core Curriculum Lessons (safety, health, behavior, client care)
      – Testing + grading included
      – Official WPGA-issued transcript + GPA for each student
      – Ensures compliance with DOE/state requirements

    • Audit Path – $900/student
      – Same 10 lessons (no testing/certs)
      – Learning only, paired with your in-person program
      – Official transcript access not included

    Scholar Lounge Access

    • Included during training ($47/month value).

    • Students keep access throughout enrollment.

    • After graduation, alumni may continue at a discounted rate of $17/month.

  • Membership requires a 12-month commitment. After that, you can re-enroll annually or cancel once all active students have completed their coursework. No refunds are issued for setup or monthly fees.

  • No. You can join at any stage, even if you’re just starting. If you want your students to be certification-eligible, you’ll need to be licensed, but we’ll guide you through the process to meet state standards.

  • You’re never on your own. Members get personalized onboarding, email support, monthly Q&A sessions with WPGA educators, and access to the Scholar Lounge community for both you and your students.

  • No. We provide the academic foundation, but you stay in control of hands-on instruction. Think of us as your classroom partner, we handle the theory, you focus on practice.