NCGI Certification

For international & local candidates pursuing NCGI Syllabus

Becoming an NCGI Certified Feline Master Groomer™

Partnering National Cat Groomers Institute (US), we offer Personalised Private Instruction and Certification to support your journey to earning your CFMG™ title:

  • ① Training Syllabus

    Acquire and study the Complete Cat Groomer Training Syllabus through the NCGI online portal, typically around 10 weeks.

  • ② 1-on-1 Tutoring (Optional)

    Tailored individual hands-on instruction, addressing specific candidate requirements for examination preparation.

  • ③ Examinations

    Attempt & complete the Written and Practical examinations with an NCGI Certifier.

Exam Proctoring and Personalised Private Instruction

By Desmond Chan, CFMG
Certifier (Singapore & South-East Asia)

About the Instructor

Exam Proctoring

  • Written Exams

    Proctoring of all 4 written exams, 1 hr each - Temperament and Handling, Breeds, Colours and Genetics, Anatomy and Health, Business Management

    S$400 (~4 hours)

  • Practical Exam

    In-person administration of 5 exams - Long-haired Full Coat groom, Short-haired Full Coat groom, Standard Lion Cut, Lion Cut Variation, Comb Cut.

    S$800 (~4 hours)

Personalised Private Instruction

1-on-1 hands-on instruction built around each candidate's strengths and areas for development, covering any combination of theory, practical techniques, handling, and scissoring.

Recommended but not a required component of certification.

In-studio Rates

Location: Hey Good Cat @ Joo Chiat

Access to grooming, showering, drying facilities, grooming tools and 2 model cats to practice with.

S$950/day (4-hours)

Off-site Rates

Venue, facilities, tools and model cats provided by candidate.

S$850/day (4-hours)

Exclusive travel fee $90

Getting Started

To schedule PPI or exam proctoring, you may reach out to your certifier Desmond desmond [at] bubbly.sg directly after purchasing the syllabus.