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.
AACC's Nail Technician program training consists of four 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.
$4,210 for Anne Arundel County residents, including tuition and fees.
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®.
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.
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.
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.
Prerequisite: Students must be a current Maryland licensed limited nail technician, cosmetologist or senior cosmetologist.
The total cost for both classes for Anne Arundel County residents is $91, including tuition and fees.
Students taking noncredit classes don't need to apply for admission to AACC. Just check out our course search, choose a program or course that interests you, register and make your payment. Registration for summer courses is open. Registration for fall 2026 opens July 14! Please check course availability prior to registration.
If you have previously taken classes at AACC, you must log in using your AACC account. New students will be able to create a temporary account in the checkout process.
If you would like help, email the Continuing Education Office or call 410-777-2325.
The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development offices located in CALT 115 will be CLOSED from June 7 through June 27. The Continuing Education registration desk will be temporarily located in the Student Services Center (SSVC), first floor on the main Arnold campus.
Visit our campus map to locate these offices.
Upon registering for your course, regularly check your MyAACC account and AACC email for class and general updates from the college. Due to FERPA regulations, all official college communications must be sent to your AACC student email. This includes class cancellation and waitlist notifications. For assistance accessing MyAACC, visit our email instructional page or contact the Technical Service Desk. For Spanish translation, visit our translated webpage.
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