National Cat Groomers Institute
Exams
Exams
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Exams that are taken to certify as a Certified Feline Master Groomer. A NCGI membership in good standing is required to request exams and your membership must remain up-to-date to keep your completed exams in your file. The 9 CFMG exams include:
Written Exams
- Temperament and Handling
- Breeds, Colors & Genetics
- Anatomy & Health
- Business Management
Practical Exams
- Short Haired Full Coat Groom
- Long Haired Full Coat Groom
- Lion Cut - Standard
- Lion Cut - Variation
- Comb Cut
Please submit an exam registration form here (scroll to the bottom) if you have not done so already.
If you would like to use our new online written exam portal, use this product to purchase instead: https://nationalcatgroomers.com/products/online-written-exams
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I would like exams to have more time to be completed, because not all of them have the same complexity and some require more thought than others.
I did the practical exams back in October at Club Meow’s Pop Up Academy in Iowa. The exams are challenging but if they were easy it would not feel like much of an accomplishment. I highly recommend either a pop up academy or a few days of PPI instruction. I just have two elements to redo and I’m almost there. If you are on the fence about doing the written exams or the practical exams take a leap of faith and go for it. You will thank yourself later.
Fantastic! I did the 10 days pop-up school with Lynn & Melissa in Yuma, Arizona. I learned so much so quickly. It gave the confidence I needed for the clipper work and much more. Got so many tips & tricks. Lynn & Melissa were no only unbelievably knowledgeable & experienced but so kind, patient & emphatic. Thanks you 🙏🏻🩵🐾
i loved the fact that when i submited my teacher, Anne Thompson, that i wanted to take my time and make sure i would be able to work at my rythm. i know i should have also taken the time to do re written exam but i felt it was sager and less stressfull for me, knowing i can do them later.