For Bathers, Salon managers, receptionists, Day care workers.
Includes IPG 2021 membership, Resource manual, written test, bonus DVD.
Track 1. CPG -- CPP -- CCG
THE FIRST STEP IN YOUR IPG CERTIFICAATION JOURNEY
Includes Safety, Care and Sanitation
Choose the Certification that fits you!
All Groomers and Professionals begin with one of these packages.
Certified Professional Groomer(CPG) For all professional pet groomers. This is for all Groomers. It can be a stand alone certificate or your first step toward you Masters.
Certified Pet Professional (CPP) For bathers, Groomers Assistants, salon owners & mangagers, doggie day care workers
Certified Cat Groomer (CCG) For professionals who groom cats--an introduction to bathing cats
For Professional Groomers... Earn your CPG or start your journey to Master Groomer!
The package includes 2 resource manuals, and videos with bonus groomer tips, cute faces, pet trims and bathing so you will know what we are looking for! Plus membership through December 31, 2026
Testing includes:
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2 written tests (open book)
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Evaluate bathing and grooming stations.
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A Bathing & Drying pracitical exam
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A Grooming evaluation of a nice pet trim
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practical tests may be submitted by video or on "Zoom" for a small fee..
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL GROOMER (CPG)
IPG was the first association to offer Safety Certification in 2014. This is a revolutionary new certification for pet grooming professionals. This Track is the foundation of IPG certification and tells your customers and your community you have been tested by qualified certifiers for safety and professional skills. Your primary concern is the safety of the pets in your care!
Topics covered in all TRACK 1 safety certifications include:
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Bathing and Drying Areas
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Equipment Safety
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The Healthy Pet & Diseases
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Skin and Hair and How it is Affected by Grooming
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Safe and Compassionate Handling and Restraint
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Cleaning and Sanitation
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Groomer and Pet Care Specialist Safety
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Your Professional Image
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Code of Ethics
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Customer Service
Para peluqueros profesionales... ¡Obtén tu CPG o comienza tu viaje hacia Master Groomer!
PELUQUERO CANINO PROFESIONAL CERTIFICADO
El programa Track 1 pepara y reconoce a los peluueros profesionales que manejan a los animales bajo su cuidado de una manera segura y profesional, con estilo y compasion.
For Pet Professionals that are Bathers, Salon Managers, Receptionist, Day Care workers.
CERTIFIED PET PROFESSIONAL (CPP)
The package includes a resource manual, and videos with bathing tips so you will know what we are looking for! Plus membership through December 31, 2026
Testing includes:
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1 written test (open book)
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Evaluate bathing station.
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A Bathing & Drying pracitical exam
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practical tests may be submitted by video or on "Zoom" for a small fee..
For Cat Groomers or those looking to add Cat Grooming to their salons.
CERTIFIED CAT GROOMER (CCG)
The package includes a resource manual, and videos with Master tips, cat bathing tips so you will know what we are looking for! Plus membership through December 31, 2026
Testing includes:
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1 written test (open book)
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Evaluate bathing station.
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A Bathing & Drying pracitical exam
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practical tests may be submitted by video or on "Zoom" for a small fee..
TRACK I APPLICATION