What’s Inside Modern Grooming Professional™
Modern Grooming Professional™ includes three core training areas built for real grooming salons.
Designed to move at about 2 videos per week and be completed in 3 months or less.
After MGP, You’ll Be Able To:
explain your choices with more confidence
recognize safer handling and salon practices
understand the connection between behavior, skin, coat, and safety
show clients and employers that you take your work seriously
use a credential that reflects modern professional standards
What You’ll Learn
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Behavior & Humane Handling
Understand what a pet is showing you before the behavior escalates.
You’ll learn about:
stress signals
safer handling choices
behavior-informed grooming
comfort and cooperation
responsible use of safety tools
when a pet needs a different plan
Helps you: create safer grooming experiences for pets and teams.
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Skin & Coat Care Knowledge
Understand what you are seeing under the haircut.
You’ll learn about:
skin and coat basics
common visible concerns
parasites and allergies
product and shampoo choices
conditioning and drying decisions
when to stop, document, and refer
Helps you: explain skin and coat choices with more confidence.
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The Elevated Workplace
Build better habits inside the salon.
You’ll learn about:
professionalism
sanitation and safety
client communication
team communication
workflow and daily routines
leadership and career longevity
Helps you: work with more consistency, professionalism, and less daily chaos.
How MGP Fits Into Salon Life
Complete MGP alongside your regular work schedule
Complete MGP alongside your regular work schedule
Apply what you learn right away in the salon
Start with the track that fits your role
Learn at your own pace with no deadlines
Earn a professional credential without stepping away from work
The MGP™ gives you the knowledge, tools, and professional support to make safer decisions, work more confidently, and uphold modern salon standards every day.
Before You Purchase
To earn official MGP certification, an active IAPEG membership is required - $160.00
Membership supports continuing education, credential oversight, and professional standards