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Nail techs provide manicures to clients.

Interested in a career as a nail technician, one of the fastest growing occupations? Join us and learn how to apply acrylic and gel nails. Master beginner, intermediate and advanced manicure and pedicure procedures and techniques. Discuss the business aspects of salon management.


Nail Technician Certificate

What courses will I take?

AACC's Nail Technician program training consists of four noncredit courses – two theory and two clinical. Upon successful completion, students will have fulfilled the required 250 training hours needed toward eligibility to sit for the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists Nail Technician exam.

What credentials can I earn?

Students who successfully complete the required courses will earn an AACC Continuing Education and Workforce Certificate, and fulfill the required 250 training hours needed toward eligibility to sit for the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists Nail Technician Exam.

What are the Requirements?

Students must be at least 16 to register for classes. In order to be eligible to take the license exam you must be at least 17 and have completed ninth grade or have a GED®.

What is the cost?

$4,210 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.

Where do Classes Meet?

The program is offered in a hybrid format. Some classes will be online and the others at the Center of Applied Technology North (CATN), 800 Stevenson Road, Severn, MD 21144.


Nail Technician Licensure Renewal

AACC is an approved provider for nail technician continuing education licensure renewal courses by the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists. The state legislature requires licensees to complete six hours of approved continuing education as a condition of license renewal. Successfully completing these two courses will give you the six hours of continuing education needed.

What courses will I take?

  • SLN-505 Nail Technician Business
  • SLN-506 Laws and Regulations for Maryland Nail Technicians

What is the cost?

The total cost for both classes for Anne Arundel County residents is $91, including tuition and fees.

Questions?

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Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Laura Howard

410-777-7057

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