BEARD Program Guide
Courses included with membership • Licensing prep • Professional readiness
Learn the theory. Train the skill. Pass the standards.
BEARD is a structured learning system for barbers and barber students. You’ll complete online lessons and checks, then demonstrate hands-on performance using clear standards. Your progress is tracked so students know what’s next and reviewers can verify completion.
Program Overview
BEARD is built for clarity. Every course tells you (1) what to learn, (2) what to practice, and (3) what you must pass. You always know what “competent” looks like before you test.
| Learning Format | Online lessons + quizzes + practical skill checks (when required) |
|---|---|
| Focus | Licensing exam prep + real-world shop readiness (safety, consistency, professionalism) |
| Progress | Complete modules → pass checks → unlock the next section |
| Records | Scores, attempts, and evaluations are stored for transparency and verification |
Courses Included With Your Membership
These are the current BEARD core courses. Together they cover safety, theory, razor systems, science, business, and board review.
Barber Professional Readiness
Professional mindset, workflow, client communication, and what “ready” looks like before you touch a chair.
Sanitation, Safety & Infection Control
Disinfection standards, safe setup, tool handling, blood spill protocol, and compliance habits.
Cutting, Shaping & Design Theory
Design principles, shape control, sectioning logic, and the “why” behind clean cutting results.
Razor, Shaving & Beard Systems
Razor handling, shave structure, beard design, skin protection, and consistent service flow.
Chemical Services & Treatments
Chemical safety, treatments, corrective thinking, contraindications, and when to refuse a service.
Hair, Skin & Scalp Science
Anatomy, disorders, scalp assessment, product selection logic, and safe recommendations.
Business Operations & Compliance
Shop systems, documentation, professionalism, scheduling, and basic operations that keep you compliant.
State Law, Board Review & Exam Prep
State law fundamentals, board-style questions, exam strategies, and review checkpoints.
What You’ll Be Able To Do
These outcomes are checked through quizzes, assignments, and skill evaluations (when required).
- Work safely every time: set up, disinfect, and perform services using infection-control standards.
- Make better service decisions: assess hair/scalp conditions and follow safe guidelines for chemicals and treatments.
- Deliver consistent razor and beard services: use structured systems to protect skin and maintain clean results.
- Understand design theory: apply shaping logic to improve cutting outcomes and consistency.
- Operate professionally: follow shop-ready habits, documentation expectations, and compliance basics.
- Prepare for boards: study law and practice board-style questions with checkpoints.
How Your Progress Is Verified
BEARD uses multiple checks so progress is clear and fair.
| Check | What It Measures | What You See | What Gets Logged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes | Knowledge of theory, safety, and law | Score + feedback (when enabled) | Score, attempts, time spent |
| Assignments | Application (case decisions, written responses, planning) | Feedback + revision notes | Submission history |
| Skill checks (when required) | Hands-on performance using a rubric | Rubric score + corrections | Rubric + evaluator notes + timestamp |
Oversight & Transparency (Reviewer Overview)
BEARD is designed so course content, assessment structure, and completion evidence can be reviewed in an organized way, while protecting student privacy.
| Review Area | What Can Be Verified | Example Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Course coverage | Modules and learning targets per course | Course shells, objectives, module lists |
| Assessment method | How students are evaluated | Quiz banks, assignment prompts, rubrics (if used) |
| Completion records | Attempts, scores, timestamps | Reports and audit logs (redacted) |
| Policies | Safety expectations and standards | Student policy summaries, lab rules (if applicable) |