Southern Alberta Program Dates
A Nail Above the Rest Education is bringing hands-on, certified nail training right to your city-partnering with the CANALTA HOTEL and led by our amazing local educator, Corrine Hunter.
Spaces are limited to FOUR (4), so register early!
Courses with Certificate
Gel Nail Technician
CLASS DETAILS:
- COST: $3,549.95 + GST - Includes Student Kit
- ONLINE TIME: 9am - 1pm
- CLASS TIME: 9am - 3pm
- EXAM DAY: 9am - 1pm
- TOTAL HOURS OF TRAINING: 32 hours + 3 hours examination
CLASS DATES:
Class 1: Friday - Online Class / Saturday + Sunday - In Class Session
- Week 1: February 27 + 28 + 29, 2026
- Week 2: March 13 + 14 + 15, 2026
- Exam: May 2, 2026
Class 2: Friday - Online Class / Saturday + Sunday - In Class Session
- Week 1: April 10 + 11 + 12, 2026
- Week 2: April 24 + 25 + 26, 2026
- Exam: August 1, 2026
Class 3: Monday - Online Class / Tuesday + Wednesday - In Class Session
- Week 1: May 4 +5+6, 2026
- Week 2: May 25 + 26 + 27, 2026
- Exam: September 8, 2026
"Salon Owners"
Are you interested in having your employees trained to perform outstanding services to your clientele? Contact our education coordinator to discuss a PRIVATE class held in the comfort of your salon. Our Gel Nail Technician course is eligible for employers to apply for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant. You will require the course outline and a quotation prior to completing your CAJG application.
Acrylic Nail Technician
COURSE DETAILS
- COST: $3,549.95 + GST - Includes Kit
- CLASS TIME: 9am - 3pm
- ONLINE TIME: 9am - 1pm
- EXAM DAY: set 12 weeks after your class date
- TOTAL HOURS OF TRAINING: 32 hours + 3 hours examination
CLASS DATES:
Class 1: Friday + Saturday + Sunday - In Class Session
- Week 1: February 6 + 7 + 8, 2026
- Week 2: February 20 + 21 + 22, 2026
- Exam: May 2, 2026
Class 2: Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday - In Class Session
- Week 1: March 16 + 17 +18, 2026
- Week 2: March 30 + 31 + April 1, 2026
- Exam: June 9, 2026
Class 3: Friday + Saturday + Sunday - In Class Session
- Week 1: 2026 DATES TBA
- Week 2:
- Exam:
"Salon Owners"
Are you interested in having your employees trained to perform outstanding services to your clientele? Contact our education coordinator to discuss a PRIVATE class held in the comfort of your salon. Our Acrylic Nail Technician course is eligible for employers to apply for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant. You will require the course outline and a quotation prior to completing your CAJG application.
Hybrid Gel / Acrylic Nail Technician
COURSE DETAILS
- COST: $3,549.95 + GST - Includes Kit
- CLASS TIME: 9am - 3pm
- ONLINE TIME: 9am - 1pm
- EXAM DAY: set 12 weeks after your class date
- TOTAL HOURS OF TRAINING: 32 hours + 3 hours examination
Our "HYBRID" Gel/Acrylic system is "Where acrylic meets gel". Have the ease of application as a gel nail enhancement with a finished product as hard as an acrylic nail enhancement with NO SMELL at your nail station!
CLASS DATES:
Class 1: Friday + Saturday + Sunday - In Class Session
- Week 1: February 6 + 7 + 8, 2026
- Week 2: February 20 + 21 + 22, 2026
- Exam: May 2, 2026
Class 2: Friday + Saturday + Sunday - In Class Session
- Week 1: 2026 DATE TBA
- Week 2:
- Exam:
Class 3: Friday + Saturday + Sunday - In Class Session
- Week 1: 2026 DATE TBA
- Week 2:
- Exam:
"Salon Owners"
Are you interested in having your employees trained to perform outstanding services to your clientele? Contact our education coordinator to discuss a PRIVATE class held in the comfort of your salon. Our Manicure Pedicure Technician course is eligible for employers to apply for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant. You will require the course outline and a quotation prior to completing your CAJG application.
Manicure Pedicure Technician with Gel Polish Application
COURSE DETAILS:
- COST: $2,583.00 + GST - Includes Kit
- CLASS TIME: 9am - 5pm
- EXAM DAY: 9am - 1pm
- TOTAL HOURS OF TRAINING: 24 hours + 4 hours examination
CLASS DATES:
Class 1: Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday - In Class Session
- April 6 + 7 + 8, 2026
- Exam: April 27, 2026
Class 2: Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday - In Class Session
- TBA
- Exam:
Class 3: Monday + Tuesday + Wednesday - In Class Session
- TBA
- Exam:
"Salon Owners"
Are you interested in having your employees trained to perform outstanding services to your clientele? Contact our education coordinator to discuss a PRIVATE class held in the comfort of your salon. Our Manicure Pedicure Technician course is eligible for employers to apply for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant. You will require the course outline and a quotation prior to completing your CAJG application.
Pedicure Program
COURSE DETAILS:
- COST: $2,238.00 + GST - Includes Kit
- CLASS TIME: 9am - 5pm
- EXAM DAY: SET 3 WEEKS AFTER CLASS DATE: 9am - 1pm
- TOTAL HOURS OF TRAINING: 16 hours + 3 hours examination
Course dates are set at the time of registration!
Private One on One classes are available with our local educator in High River.
Contact our education coordinator for available dates and the course details. (403) 649-3248
"Salon Owners"
Are you interested in having your employees trained to perform outstanding services to your clientele? Contact our education coordinator to discuss a PRIVATE class held in the comfort of your salon.
