The Curriculum
Program Overview
A structured, 8-phase curriculum designed to take you from complete beginner to career-ready professional tattoo artist.
Licensed & Approved by Virginia DPOR
9–12
Months
Program Length
3–4
Days/Week
Training Schedule
4–8
Hrs/Day
Daily Training
8
Phases
Structured Curriculum
Self-Paced Progression
Instructor Approval Required at Each Phase
Phase by Phase
Your Training Journey
The full phase-by-phase curriculum — including topics, timelines, and instructor milestones — is available exclusively to enrolled students in the Student Portal.
01Safety, Sanitation & Bloodborne Pathogens
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02Virginia State Regulations & Licensing
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03Art Fundamentals & Tattoo Design
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04Equipment Knowledge & Maintenance
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05Synthetic Skin & Live Tattoo Training
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06Portfolio Development
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07Client Communication & Shop Operations
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08Marketing, Branding & Business Fundamentals
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