This 16-credit Certificate of Recognition requires 200 hours of training and 300 hours of documented professional work experience in cosmetology or esthetics. It is the responsibility of the student to provide documentation of the 300 hours of professional work experience when students apply to take the State of Washington Department of Licensing Instructor Licensing exam. This program is designed to prepare students to become effective instructors of Cosmetology or Esthetics. The focus is on teaching and learning theory and practical applications to deliver quality instruction in classroom and lab settings.