The content is independently reviewed, measured, and scored for relevance to the PGC Standards of Care and Knowledge. Once approved, the content is available to be utilized for CEU’s and pre-exam opportunities. Educators will receive a PGC Educator media package which allows them access to digital badges which defines their content as the Gold Standard in Professional Grooming Education.
| Course Title | Educator Name | Format | Course Length | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Hair and Skin Recipe for Success | Dr. Cliff Faver | Live Seminar, Virtual Seminar | 4 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Business Management | Mary Oquendo | Live workshop, workbook | 8 Hours | Sept 2022 |
| Caring For the Canine Coat | Christein Pearson | Book | 4-5 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Cat Check In to Check Out | Mary Oquendo | Live workshop, workbook | 8 Hours | Sept 2022 |
| Customer Service & Customer Relations | Anjie Coates | Live Seminar, Virtual, Book | 1 hour | Nov 2022 |
| DAATA Grooming Method - Part 1 | Nathalie Doare | Live Seminar, Virtual | 1-4 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Emergency and Disaster Planning | Mary Oquendo | Live workshop, workbook | 1 Hours | Sept 2022 |
| Employee to Entrepreneur | Lynn Paolillo | Recorded Seminar | 2 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Everything Shears | Chris Anthony | Live Seminar, Virtual | 1 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Groomer Ergonomics (Grooming, Ergonomics, and You) | Chris Anthony | Live Seminar, Virtual | 1 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Groomers Guide to Fifteen Coat Types | Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins | Live Seminar, Virtual | 2-4 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| The K-9 Blueprint - Discovering the Hows and Whys of Canine Styling | Melissa Verplank | Powerpoint | 1-1.5 Hours | Sept 2022 |
| Hair and Skin 101 | Dr. Cliff Faver | Live Seminar, Virtual | 4 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| How Structure and Anatomy Effect Grooming | Jonathan David | Live Seminar | 1 Hour | Oct 2022 |
| How to Speak Customer | Chris Anthony | Live Seminar, Virtual | 1 Hour | Oct 2022 |
| Module 1 2nd ed Iv San Bernard Certified Pet Aesthetician Course | Dr. Cliff Faver | Virtual, Study Book | 5-6 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Module 2 Iv San Bernard Certified Pet Aesthetician Course | Dr. Cliff Faver | One on One Instruction | 3-6 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Pet Tech CPR and First Aid | Mary Oquendo | Live workshop, workbook | 5 Hours | Sept 2022 |
| Provide Excellent Customer Service Without Being a Doormat | Chris Anthony | Live Seminar, Virtual | 1 Hour | Oct 2022 |
| Salon Sanitation in a Pandemic World | Mary Oquendo | Live Seminar, workbook | 2-3 Hours | Sept 2022 |
| Scissors 101 : Understanding Your Shears | Jonathan David | Live Powerpoint | 1 Hour | Oct 2022 |
| Skin and Coat Anatomy and Functioning | Nathalie Doare | Live Seminar, e-learning, book | 8 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| The Difficult Dog, A Groomers Guide to Why Some Dogs Struggle for Grooming and How to Help Them | Barb Hoover | Book | 1-2 Hours | Oct 2022 |
| Workplace Safety | Mary Oquendo | Live Seminar, workbook | 4 Hours | Sept 2022 |
| Library and Catalog Listing Library/Catalog TitleApril 202 | Educator Name | Format | Course Length | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Canine Esthetician Course | Christein Pearson-Sertzel | Live Seminar, Virtual Seminar | 1 day (8-10 hours) | April 2024 |
| The Mindful Groomer Series | Christein Pearson-Sertzel | Website, Youtube, Facebook & #themindfulgroomer video series | Free reading/viewing | April 2024 |
| The Whole Pet Grooming Academy | Dara Forleo | Live Seminars, Virtual Seminars | 72 Courses | April 2024 |
| National Cat Groomer | Lynn Paolillo | Live Seminars, Virtual Seminars | 58 Courses | April 2024 |
| Institution/Degree Course Listing Institution Name | Course Title | Location | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whole Pet Grooming Academy | Novice Pet Styling | New Hampshire | April 2024 |
| The Academy of Pet Careers | The Professional Pet Groomer | Missouri | April 2024 |
References
The World Pet Association has prepared a suggested reference list to assist in preparing for the Professional Grooming Credentialing Examination. These references contain journals and textbooks which include information of significance to grooming practice. Inclusion of certain journals and textbooks on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the WPA of specific professional literature which, if used, would guarantee candidates’ successful passing of the examination.
