🕒 DURATION
🕒 DURATION
Learn at your Leisure
✸ LEVEL
Intermediate to Advanced
☑️ NEXT START DATE
Flexible Start Dates
£ PRICE
£1199 with salon day
or £999 online only
Did you know dog grooming in the UK isn't regulated yet? But fear not! There’s a positive shift happening. The industry is working its way towards self-regulation by encouraging qualifications as part of its future makeover.
Why Get Qualified?
Stand out as a ‘fully qualified dog groomer’ with an Ofqual level 3 diploma.
Gain industry cred and flaunt your skills!
We get it—experienced groomers want to be confident to charge the prices they are worth, proving their skills are up to professional scratch. But hurdles like time, cost, and confidence are barriers.
Fear not, because...
Our fast-track route is here for you!
Say goodbye to barriers and embrace the iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management.
Comprehensive Training: Elevate your grooming techniques with hands-on experience and expert guidance.
Flexible Learning: Study online with a blend of self-study, practical assessments, and in-person training. This course can also be online only with video calls.
Recognised Certification: Achieve an Ofqual regulated qualification that positions you as an industry leader.
Master essential grooming techniques and canine emergency first aid.
Develop business acumen for effective dog salon management.
Confidence to join industry platforms like The Groomers Spotlight.
Theory Workbook: Accessible via our e-portfolio system.
Practical Grooming Assessments: Conducted remotely or at our academy.
First Aid Training: In-person session to ensure you're ready for any situation.
Grooming Diaries: Document your journey with 10 grooming diaries covering a range of breeds.
Ready to advance your career in the dog grooming industry? Our fast-track program is designed for experienced groomers looking to certify and validate their skills without starting from scratch.
Secure Your Spot - Start with a £500 Deposit
Experience the pinnacle of dog grooming education. Enroll now and step into a world of opportunities.
Level 3 Dog Grooming and Salon Management Diploma:
To achieve the iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management qualification, learners must complete the following:
At Groom Academy, discover how you can fast-track your journey to becoming a fully-qualified, top-tier groomer without the detour through Level 2. Perfect for seasoned pros and those with a City and Guilds Intro Certificate or Level Certificate who haven’t snagged that Level 3 Diploma yet.
Why iPET Network?
Quick & Affordable: Skip a step, save time, and keep those hard-earned pounds.
Stamped by Trust: Our Level 3 Diploma holds the same weight as the City and Guilds, just different paths to excellence.
Join The Elite Pack
Bragging Rights: Flash your newfound skills on The Groomers Spotlight. Woof!
How You’ll Learn:
Self-Paced & Supportive: Dive into flexible online learning, live sessions, and phone support.
Are You Ready?
Must be 16+ with a year of grooming magic up your sleeve
Confident to dazzle at a Level 3 standard
Flexible Start Dates - once your fees are paid we will get you up and running.
The course fees are £1195 with in-person day at our academy. Or £995 for online only with video calls.
There is a £500 deposit to secure your place.
We have a culture of compassion and collaboration. Every dog AND every human matters.
We have hundreds of 5 star customer reviews for those we have trained across Google, Facebook and Fresha.
ALL of our courses are industry recognised, in collaboration with i-Pet Network. All courses are recognised and regulated by Ofqual.
Please call us on 0208 353 3000 for a friendly chat.
Places are limited. Enrol quickly and easily now via the apply now link (no payment taken at this stage).
Yes, we can set-up a direct debit installment plan for courses over £2000.
Please call to discuss a start date or use the apply now page to see next dates.
Students can choose to attend one, two or three days per week. The school is open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, so you can choose days which suit you.
Our dog grooming school is based in Southeast London and Kent, near to Bromley South train station . Covering Bromley, Bexley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lewisham, Dartford and many surrounding areas in London, Surrey & Kent. Our address can be found on the contact us page.
Our dog grooming school is based in the London Borough of Bromley. If you need help finding accomodation please contact us for local options.
Of course, once we have your deposit we can secure you a place. The spaces on our courses are limited and filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you can't join the next date, fill out the apply now form and we will contact you.
If you have paid for the I-Pet Dog Grooming Certificate or Award, you can upgrade to the Level 3 Diploma by paying the additional fees and we will arrange the rest.