CERTIFIED LASER SPECIALIST® COURSE

Fast-Track Your Way Into Cosmetic Laser Training

In just one week of hands-on training, we help licensed beauty and medical professionals build practical cosmetic laser skills that may help them add services, grow their career, and increase earning potential.

We designed our Certified Laser Specialist® course for licensed estheticians, cosmetologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, and other licensed medical professionals who want a faster, more practical path into cosmetic lasers.

This field also has real momentum. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects skincare specialist employment to grow 7% from 2024 to 2034, with about 14,500 openings each year. In May 2024, median hourly pay for skincare specialists was $19.98, and the top 10% earned more than $37.18 an hour.

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A Faster Path Than the Traditional College Route

Our courses are perfect for smart professionals ready to boost their earning potential and employment security without spending years in school or piling on debt. Here’s why this is the smartest route for upgrading your career:

Standard Higher Education

  • Four Years Is the Standard Plan, but Many Students Take Longer

  • Only 41% of First-Time, Full-Time Students Finish a Bachelor’s Degree in 4 Years

  • WEF stays 40% of employers expect workplace reductions due to AI Automation

  • 64% Finish Within 6 Years

  • Higher Total Cost Over Time

  • Student Debt Is Common

  • Full-Time Income Often Comes Later

  • Saving and Investing Often Get Pushed Back

  • Many Graduates Still End Up Underemployed

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  • One Week of Hands-On Training After Online Pre-Work

  • Practical Laser Training Tied to Real Treatments

  • More AI-Proof since hands-on work requires human guidance

  • Learn From Full-Time Practicing Laser Professionals

  • Train On Live Models In a Real Clinic

  • Faster Path to Adding Services or Moving Into Cosmetic Lasers

  • Built for Licensed Professionals Who Want to Grow Without Putting Life on Hold

higher education by the numbers

The Real Cost of a College Degree

PUBLIC 4-YEAR AVG. TUITION & FEES

$9,800

Total cost of attendance with room & board: $27,000

PRIVATE NONPROFIT 4-YEAR AVG. TUITION & FEES

$40,700

Total cost of attendance with room & board: $58,600

$20-25K

Median education debt among borrowers with the own student loans, as of 2024 (Federal Reserve).

42.5%

Underemployment rate for recent college graduates, Q4 2025 (New York Fed)

BACHELOR’S DEGREE COMPLETION RATES (NCES)

41%

FINISH IN 4 YEARS

Less than half of students graduate on the expected timeline

64%

FINISH IN 6 YEARS

Nearly two-thirds complete their degree within six years.

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Individual results vary and this page does not promise earnings or employment outcomes

What You Need To Know

Our Certified Laser Specialist® course gives you one clear path into cosmetic laser training.

  • 60 Total Hours

    20 Hours Online + 40 Hours In Person

  • One Week In Person

    Monday Through Friday Hands-On Training

  • Live Model Training

    Real Practice Under Instructor Supervision

  • No Prior Laser Experience Required

    Built For Qualified Licensed Professionals

  • Books And Lunches Included

    No hidden fees

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Who This Course Is For

We built this course for licensed professionals who want practical cosmetic laser training without putting life on hold for months or years.

THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR:

  • Licensed Estheticians

  • Cosmetologists

  • Registered Nurses

  • Nurse Practitioners

  • Physician Assistants

  • Physicians

  • Other Licensed Medical Professionals

  • Unlicensed professionals ready for career upgrade

You do not need prior laser experience to take this course.

Your ability to use this training for work will depend on your license, your state’s rules, and the services employers expect you to perform. Every state also requires some form of physician supervision for cosmetic laser work.

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Why Students Choose This Course

You are not just looking for a certificate. You are looking for training that helps you build real skill, move faster, and feel ready to work in a real treatment setting.

One Week Of Hands-On Training

You complete your online pre-work first, then spend one full week building practical skill in person.

Real Clinic. Real Models. Real Practice.

You train in a live clinical setting with supervised hands-on work, not just classroom instruction.

Full-Time Practicing Instructors

We teach what we do every day, so your training stays tied to real treatment experience.

Built To Help You Grow Faster

If you already hold a qualifying license, this course may help you add services and increase your earning potential faster than a longer path.

Recognized, Structured Training

Our curriculum is approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools Board.

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THE CERTIFIED LASER SPECIALIST® COURSE

Everything You Need to Get Certified — in only 60 Hours

Our comprehensive CLS® program covers laser hair removal, tattoo removal, and skin rejuvenation — all in one course. Books and lunches are included. You’ll talk about it, watch it done, then put the laser in your hand and work on live models.

Step 1 — Online Pre-Work

You complete 20 hours of online didactic training before your in-person week begins. You can work through it at your own pace.

This Part of the Course Covers:

  • Laser Theory

  • Laser Safety

  • Skin Anatomy

  • Client Assessment

  • Laser Physics

  • Foundational Cosmetic Laser Science

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Step 2 — In-Person Intensive

Your in-person training runs Monday through Friday and includes 40 hours of classroom and hands-on work at Rocky Mountain Laser College.

This is where the real learning happens. We deepen your understanding of laser technology, treatment decisions, and best practices. Then we put the laser in your hand and guide you through practical work on live models.

  • Classroom Instruction

  • Hands-On Practical Training

  • Live Models

  • Instructor Supervision

  • Small Class Sizes

  • Books And Lunches Included

  • Networking opportunities with your future vendors

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Step 3 — Graduation & Certification

At the end of the week, you complete your final assessment. When you successfully complete the program, you receive your Certified Laser Specialist® Certificate of Completion.

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What You Will Learn

We built this curriculum around the real skills you need from day one.

you will learn:

  • Laser Safety And Laser Physics

  • Client Selection, Tissue Interaction, and Contraindications

  • Skin Typing, Hair Biology, and Growth Cycles

  • Laser Parameters And Chromophores

  • Laser Protocols

  • Client Care

You Will Also Build Practical Understanding In:

  • Equipment Operation

  • Treatment Planning

  • Skin Assessment

  • Contraindication Screening

  • Safe Treatment Setup

  • Professional Client Communication

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Treatments Covered In The Course

This course covers a broad range of cosmetic laser applications so you can build useful, job-relevant skills.

Treatments Taught In The Program Include:

  • Laser Hair Removal

  • Laser Tattoo Removal

  • Laser Sun Spot Removal

  • Laser Spider Vein Reduction

  • Radio Frequency Micro Needling

  • IPL Photofacial

  • CO2 Fractional Ablative Laser Skin Rejuvenation

  • Fractional Non-Ablative Skin Rejuvenation

  • Laser Wrinkle Reduction

  • Laser Acne Treatments

  • Acne Scar Treatments

  • Pico Facials

  • Toe Fungus Treatments

Because we teach this in one structured course, you do not have to piece together scattered training from multiple places.

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Available Training Paths

For the main college offer, this is the core training path people come here for.

Course List:

  • Certified Laser Specialist® Course — The Main All-In-One Training Path Covering Laser Hair Removal, Laser Tattoo Removal, and Laser Skin Rejuvenation

  • Continuing Education — Legacy site item; exclude from the new main page unless the team confirms it should stay

  • Radio Frequency Microneedling Course — covering RF microneedling treatment protocols, skin rejuvenation applications, patient safety, and device technique.

Financing Options

Rocky Mountain Laser College does not offer in-house financing. We are not a Title IV school, and we do not accept FAFSA or Pell Grants.

Some students choose to use outside financing options listed through the college, including credit cards or third-party lending options. These financing methods are not affiliated with Rocky Mountain Laser College.

If you have questions about cost, the best next step is to reach out. We can walk you through the current options and help you understand what is included.

Upcoming Class Dates

Our course is typically offered once per month.

Complete the online portion first, then join us for your scheduled in-person training week.

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Take a look inside Rocky Mountain Laser College so you can see where you will train and what the learning environment looks like.

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State Requirements

Every state has its own rules around cosmetic laser treatments, licensing, and physician supervision.

We provide state requirement information as a resource, but you should always confirm the laws in your state before enrolling.

Certificate And Transcript Information

Students who successfully complete the program receive the Certified Laser Specialist® Certificate of Completion.

Transcript and certificate policy information is available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This course is designed for licensed beauty and medical professionals, including estheticians, cosmetologists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians, and other licensed medical professionals.

  • No problem. We have students who come through the course without any license, so reach out to our College Administrator to see if you’re a good fit.

  • The course is 60 hours total: 20 hours online and 40 hours in person.

  • No. We designed this course for students who do not have prior laser experience.

  • We do not offer in-house financing, but some students use outside financing options listed through the college.

  • We are developing one that will be available this year. Contact us to enroll early.

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Reach out and we’ll walk you through the course, the dates, the cost, and whether the program fits your background and goals.

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