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Compare JKL Program Features
Certificate
 Diploma
Course Formats
Online
  • Training Manual Online, 24/7 Course, Test & Tutor Access, 1 Compact Back Up Disc, 2 Breed Trim CDs, 20 Glance & Groom© Charts on CD)
No
  • Training Manual Online, 24/7 Course, Test & Tutor Access, 1 Compact Back Up Disc, 15 Glance & Groom© Charts on CD)

No
CD-Rom
  • Training Manual on CD, 24/7 Online Test & Tutor Access, 2 Breed Trim CDs, 20 Glance & Groom© Charts on CD)
No
  • Training Manual on CD, 24/7 Online Test & Tutor Access,  15 Glance & Groom© Charts on CD)

No
Multimedia
  • 900+ Page Training Manual, 24/7 Online Course  and Test Access, 1 Compact Back Up Disc, 2 Breed Trim CDs, 25 Glance & Groom© Charts, 9 DVDs (10 paper, 15 on CD)
No
Accreditation
IEAA internationally accredited

Course Costs
Multimedia (includes 9 DVDs)
(*payment plan available)
 (nearly 9 hours visual training)  

No

 $1289
Online (*payment plan available)
 $424 $794
CD-Rom (*payment plan available)
 $424 $794
5% tuition discount for cash

Optional DVDs with Online & CD Formats No
Course Components
Academic Component

Online Testing Component
Online Memory Exam Component
No
Practicum Submission/Grading Component
No
Additional practicum submissions for extra score credits
No
Additional Breed Specific Grooming Detail and Instruction to assist with practicum submission
No
Testing
Reviews and quizzes have no score value and may be taken multiple times
Graded testing counts toward overall score: pass - no retry, fail - one retry
Graded examination counts toward overall score: pass - no retry, fail - one retry
No
Graded practicum counts toward overall score: pass - no retry, fail - one retry
No
Total testing fees - ($35 online, $60 paper)
No
Examination fee - ($35 online, $60 paper)
No
Maximum Completion Times
3 months

No
6 months
No
Course Extension Availability
3 month extensions ($25 each)

No
First 6 month extension free, subsequent 3 month extensions ($25 each)
No
Course Conversion
Conversion to diploma may be made at any time
No
Conversion Costs: equal to the difference between current course/format and new course/format
No
Completion Documents
Acknowledgement for Highest Honors
No
Acknowledgement for Practicum Component
No
Member Benefits & Support
Lifetime (minimal participation requirements)
Yes
Instructor Support: 24/7 via email; weekdays via toll free phone
Yes
Recommended Application
Those seeking certification training for entry into the professional grooming trade
No
Those with experience in the trade, i.e. bather/brusher/groomer wishing to certify and upgrade their professional skills
Availability
Individual Course Start Dates
Canada & USA -  Offshore (except Multimedia)
Pay Plans
Pay Plans are available on CD-Rom

Pay Plans are available Online
No

Pay Plans are on a "pay per lesson" basis

CD Format - all lessons are shipped: first lesson open, subsequent lessons locked

CD Format - Unlock codes are provided when corresponding subsequent payment(s) are processed
Online Format - Access to each lesson provided when corresponding subsequent payment(s) are processed

Course duration may substantially increase depending on payment plan chosen

No
Pay Plan Completion Times
Course duration equal to length of pay plan chosen - no extension fee within this time frame

No