Join The IAPEG Membership

Membership is required for certification tracks and includes access to continuing education.

By Joining The IAPEG membership, you gain even more access to continuing education courses. This is our private professional learning community.

Master of the Craft (Advanced Member)
$160.00
Every year

For groomers, refining advanced techniques and leading by example. You’re past the basics. Master Membership is for professionals who want deeper education, higher standards, and real credibility, not just years in the industry. If you’re ready to sharpen your skills, strengthen your judgment, and be recognized as a top-tier professional, you’re in the right place.

✓ Full Access to The Scholar Lounge ($564 Value)
✓ 10+ CEU Hours Annually ($1,000 Value)
✓ Full Access to IAPEG Library
Certified & Climbing (Professional Member)
$80.00
Every year

For professionals who want to keep growing. Professional Membership supports those who are committed to better skills, better judgment, and continued education that actually matters. It’s the right fit if you’re preparing for certification, or simply want a higher standard for your work.

✓ Certification Certificate (If Applicable)
✓ 5 CEU Hours Annually ($600 Value)
✓ Partial Access to IAPEG Library
✓ Full Access to The Scholar Lounge ($564 Value)

Certification Renewal
Stay Current. Stay Certified.

Renew annually to keep your credential active.

  • 10 CEU hours required (up to 3 may be haircutting/scissoring)

  • First Aid & CPR must be current (IAPEG, Pet Tech, or Red Cross)

  • Submit your renewal fee

Grace period: You have 30 days after expiration to submit CEUs + fee. After that, renewal closes, and you’ll need to re-enroll.

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  • IAPEG has the most amazing members that help each other grow and laugh with an amazing sense of community. It's a pleasure to have been part of it for the past 15 years.

    Michele Grenkow

  • IAPEG has helped me to become the kind of groomer I always set out to be. To be part of such a supportive group that allows you to explore your creative side whilst keeping in mind the wants and need of the pet is so refreshing. To be held account for all that we do in an educational way is priceless and exactly what our industry should be about.

    Stuart Simons

  • With 18 years of professional grooming experience, I had a good grasp of the basics, but I craved a deeper knowledge that seemed to be missing in the pet industry. I dabbled in webinars and mini-courses, but it wasn’t until I delved into the MTPAe Diploma that everything changed. This course not only expanded my understanding of skin, hair, and grooming techniques but also equipped me with the ability to evaluate products, conquer skin issues, and offer holistic treatments with confidence. It’s been a game-changer.

    —Joanne P. MTPAe, 2024