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 Start Dates

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Tuesday, December 19, 2023

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 Start Dates

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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 Start Dates

Monday, September 12, 2022
Monday, January 2, 2023
Monday, April 24, 2023
Monday, August 14, 2023
Monday, December 4, 2023

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