Training & Certification Program
In-Person Professional Certification in The Shepherd Method™
The Shepherd Institute offers a four-day intensive, in-person training designed for professionals who are serious about delivering safe, effective, and ethical head lice treatment.
This immersive program combines classroom instruction, hands-on clinical experience, business development, and professional certification in The Shepherd Method™ of Strand-by-Strand Nit Removal.
Why Attend This Training?
The head lice industry is facing increasing pressure toward regulation and mandated certification requirements before providing treatment services.
Professionals who seek proper training before charging for lice removal services are:
Well respected within the industry
Trusted by families
Positioned ahead of potential regulatory shifts
Demonstrating commitment to ethical and effective care
Certification through the Shepherd Institute signals that you take this responsibility seriously and are committed to providing one of the most effective treatment standards in the industry.
4-Day Intensive Curriculum Overview
Each training day is intentionally divided between classroom education and hands-on application.
Day 1 – Foundations & Industry Insight
History of lice and treatment evolution
Current industry challenges
Dangers of uninformed treatment techniques
Evidence-based treatment standards
Day 2 – Treatment Science & The Shepherd Method™
Treatment options and effectiveness comparison
Deep dive into The Shepherd Method™
Strand-by-strand nit removal methodology
Built-in safety checks and monitoring protocols
Day 3 – Hands-On Clinical Application
Extensive supervised hands-on treatment
Working with real cases
Tool usage and sanitation protocols
Lab work and practical exercises
Day 4 – Business Operations & Professional Growth
Head lice business operations
Marketing and positioning
Client communication standards
Product usage and education
Ethical business development
Lunch is provided each day to encourage networking and professional collaboration.
Small class sizes ensure one-on-one attention and direct instructor access. Class schedule is subject to adjustment and changes based on the instructor's discretion.
What You Receive Upon Completion
• Certification in The Shepherd Method™ of Strand-by-Strand Nit Removal
• A professional certificate recognizing your training
• A comprehensive instruction manual with the most current head lice information
• Listing on shepherdinstitute.com and licesolutions.org as a certified provider
• Inclusion in future printings and digital versions of Ms. Shepherd’s books
• Access to our private professional community group
• Annual continued education opportunities
• Ongoing support well beyond the week of training
Graduates are encouraged to collaborate and refer families to other certified providers within the network — strengthening professional standards nationwide.
Professional Recognition
Upon successful completion of training, you may promote that you have been trained and certified in The Shepherd Method™ of Strand-by-Strand Nit Removal.
Certified companies are included in:
The Appendix of Lice Advice: The Shepherd Method™ of Strand-by-Strand Nit Removal
The upcoming edition of Head Lice 101
Shepherd Institute’s official directory listings
This recognition reinforces your professional credibility within the community.
Continued Education & Ongoing Support
Certification is not the end of your education.
Graduates receive access to:
Private professional community discussions
Roundtable conversations
Current industry updates
Continued education opportunities
Ongoing mentorship and support
We believe raising industry standards requires continued collaboration.
Training Locations
Our in-person certification program travels to cities across the country.
To view upcoming locations and availability, please contact us directly for the most current schedule.
Class sizes are intentionally limited.
Online Certification – Coming Soon
A comprehensive online certification option is currently in development.
If you would like to be among the first notified when enrollment opens:
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Because our trainings are intentionally small and designed for serious applicants, we do not publish pricing online.
To receive full program details and upcoming availability:
Testimonials
Hi Barbara,
I wanted to make sure I spent some time writing the testimonial so that I could adequately express my satisfaction with the training. Here it is below:
Our mission at Hair Force One Lice Removal Services is to help families resolve each case of head lice in an efficient and thorough manner using safe, non-toxic products. The comprehensive week-long training at Lice Solutions Resource Network, Inc. provided us with the most up-to-date information regarding lice, reliable product options, numerous hands-on training opportunities using The Shepherd Method as well as suggestions for developing a successful lice removal business. Every single person at LSRN/Nashville, from the technicians to the training staff to founder Katie Shepherd herself, was incredibly generous in sharing their knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend the training and certification course at LSRN to any business person interested in providing the most effective and proven lice removal technique to their community.
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all that you and the LSRN staff did for us during training this week. I am returning to Southern California with a sure step and confidence in the process. I am proud to be able to identify myself CERTIFIED in THE SHEPHERD METHOD and I can’t wait to put the seal on my marketing materials!
Kindest regards,
Dyana Goldston, Owner
Mobile/In-home Lice Removal Services
As we go through our life’s journey, we are destined to meet people during moments in time, enabling us to recognize and realize our given purpose and to make a difference, unlocking the potential that is hidden inside of us. It can be described as the urge to fully complete a crossword puzzle that you come across.
Our experience of being comprehensively prepared and achieving certification training by a true mentor, remarkably meticulous, Katie Shepherd and your dedicated staff at the Shepherd Institute in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA via Lice Solutions, was nothing short of a wealth of knowledge and a skill mastered that will be engraved into our hearts and minds, a memorable moment, we are forever thankful.
As we continue on our journey we will be able to spread our wings and apply your method “The Shepherd Method™” in our daily routine, continuing to help educate, create awareness, treatment and by being part of further research, to assist all these precious individuals in the waiting, in need of our help. It is evident that with great determination goals can be met, but it is a conscientious decision that enables an individual to take the first step.
It is with gratitude in our hearts that you instilled direction, professionalism, confidence, motivation, inspiration and healing into our steps. The sense of achievement and accomplishment stretches farther than the distance between our Continents.
We salute you and your efforts in Lice Solutions!
Dated: 24th June 2016
Les Louse (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
Marlene Botha
Jacqueline Snyman
Read the full press release about our first certified company in South Africa!