Plymouth Programs - PCI Academy - Learn. Earn. Lead.

Our Plymouth, MN, location offers studies in cosmetology, esthetics, and advanced practice esthetics. Whichever path you choose to pursue, we promise to provide hands-on technical training and enrich your business acumen so you can kick-start your beauty career and watch it thrive.

Cosmetology

Explore the foundations of beautifying hair, skin, and nails, and gain firsthand experience fulfilling client requests with cutting-edge treatments, timeless techniques, and industry-leading products.

Cosmetology roles include:

Hair Stylist
Color, Texture, or Treatment Specialist
Event Stylist
Makeup Artist
Lash/Brow Specialist
Product Buyer
Salon Owner
Brand Educator
Beauty Influencer

Cosmetology Tuition: $24,988

Cosmetology 2023 Start Dates

Tuesday, January 17th, 2023
Tuesday, February 14th, 2023
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
Tuesday, August 29th, 2023
Tuesday, September 26th, 2023
Tuesday, October 24th, 2023
Tuesday, November 21st, 2023
Tuesday, December 19th, 2023

Cosmetology 2024 Start Dates

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024
Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
Tuesday, March 12th, 2024
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024
Tuesday, June 4th, 2024
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024
Tuesday, August 27th, 2024
Tuesday, September 24th, 2024
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

Your Cosmetology Curriculum Includes:

Orientation
Haircutting Techniques
Hairstyling and Product Knowledge
Hair Coloring and the Principles of Color
Chemical Texture Applications
Hand and Foot Nail Care
Skin Treatments
Professional Development
Salon Business Best Practices
Bacteria and Infection Control
License Requirements
AND MORE...

Course Catalog

PLYMOUTH COSMETOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS SCHEDULE (1^st12 Weeks)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule

Off

9-2 Class

Off

PLYMOUTH 20 HOUR COSMETOLOGY SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (19 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

5-9 Salon Area

9-1 Class

5-9 Salon Area

Off

1-5 Salon Area

Schedule 2

5-9 Salon Area

9-1 Class

5-9 Salon Area

9-1 Salon Area

Off

Schedule 3

9-1 Salon Area

9-1 Class

9-1 Salon Area

Off

9-1 Salon Area

Schedule 4

9-1 Salon Area

9-1 Class

9-1 Salon Area

1-5 Salon Area

Off

PLYMOUTH 30 HOUR COSMETOLOGY SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (14 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

9-3 Class

3-9 Salon Area

Off

9-3 Salon Area

Schedule 2

9-3 Class

3-9 Salon Area

9-3 Salon Area

Off

Schedule 3

9-3 Class

9-3 Salon Area

Off

9-3 Salon Area

Schedule 4

9-3 Class

9-3 Salon Area

Off

PLYMOUTH 4O HOUR COSMETOLOGY SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (11 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

1-9 Salon Area

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

1-9 Salon Area

Off

9-5 Salon Area

Schedule 2

1-9 Salon Area

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

1-9 Salon Area

9-5 Salon Area

Off

Schedule 3

9-5 Salon Area

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

9-5 Salon Area

Off

9-5 Salon Area

Schedule 4

9-5 Salon Area

9-3 Class; 3-5 Salon Area

9-5 Salon Area

Off

Esthetics

Dive into all things skin, starting with the fundamentals. Then, perform a range of services, from facials and body treatments to makeup application and hair removal, on your clients.

Esthetics roles include:

Spa Esthetician
Eyelash and Brow Specialist
Waxing Specialist
Makeup Artist
Product Buyer
Salon/Spa Owner
Brand Educator
Beauty Influencer

Esthetics Tuition: $15,388

Esthetics 2023 Start Dates

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
Tuesday, June 6th, 2023
Tuesday, August 8th, 2023
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

Esthetics 2024 Start Dates

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024
Tuesday, June 18th, 2024
Tuesday, August 20th, 2024
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

Your Esthetics Curriculum Includes:

Esthetics Practical Exercises
Professional Sciences
Facial Waxing
Body Waxing
Makeup Application
Eyelash Extensions
Applied Science and Skills
AND MORE...

Course Catalog

PLYMOUTH ESTHETICS FUNDAMENTALS SCHEDULE (1^st8 Weeks)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule

Off

5-9 Class

Off

9-3 Class

PLYMOUTH 18 HOUR ESTHETICS SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (8 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

5-9 Class

Off

5-9 Spa Area

Off

9-3 Spa Area

Schedule 2

5-9 Class

Off

5-9 Spa Area

9-3 Spa Area

Off

Schedule 3

5-9 Class

Off

9-1 Spa Area

Off

9-3 Spa Area

Schedule 4

5-9 Class

Off

9-1 Spa Area

9-3 Spa Area

Off

PLYMOUTH 24 HOUR ESTHETICS SCHEDULE - After Fundamentals (7 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Schedule 1

5-9 Class

Off

3-9 Spa Area

Off

9-5 Spa Area

Schedule 2

5-9 Class

Off

3-9 Spa Area

9-5 Spa Area

Off

Schedule 3

5-9 Class

Off

9-3 Spa Area

Off

9-5 Spa Area

Schedule 4

5-9 Class

Off

9-3 Spa Area

9-5 Spa Area

Off

Advanced Practice Esthetics

Deepen your esthetics knowledge and gain experience in the more complex side of skincare.

A prerequisite for the training is the completion of the esthetician or cosmetologist training at a board-licensed school within the past five years or an active Minnesota license as a cosmetologist or esthetician.

Advanced Practice Esthetics roles include:

Spa Advanced Practice Esthetician
Medical Spa Esthetician
Dermatologist Office Esthetician
Product Buyer
Salon/Spa Owner
Brand Educator
Beauty Influencer

Advanced Practice Esthetics Tuition: $12,988

Advanced Practice Esthetics 2023 Start Dates

Monday, January 2nd, 2023
Monday, April 24th, 2023
Monday, August 14th, 2023
Monday, December 4th, 2023

Advanced Practice Esthetics 2024 Start Dates

Monday, March 11th, 2024
Monday, July 1st, 2024
Monday, October 7th, 2024

Your Advanced Practice Esthetics Curriculum Includes:

Advanced Exfoliation Chemical Peels
Advanced Exfoliation Machine or Device Treatments
Electrical Energy Treatments
Skin Needling Treatments
Advanced Extractions
Lymphatic Drainage Treatments
Professional Sciences and Applied Skills
AND MORE...

Course Catalog

ADVANCED PRACTICE ESTHETICS 18 HOUR SCHEDULE (7 Months)

Day

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Fundamentals

9-3 Class

Off

After Fundamentals

9-3 Spa Area

9-3 Class

Off