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Transform Your Passion for Cats into a Rewarding Career. Learn the Craft of Feline Grooming from Ben Kim, Australia’s Leading Cat Groomer and the Only Educator Specialising Solely in Cats
Train With The Best
Welcome to Ben Kim Cat Academy, where the God of Cat Scissoring himself teaches you the art and science of feline grooming.
Ben Kim is not just any groomer—he’s a Certified Feline Master Groomer (CFMG) through the National Cat Groomers Institute, showing top-tier expertise in feline anatomy, handling, styling, and safety.
He’s also certified by the International Society of Feline Cosmetologists (ISFC, USA)—a respected global society dedicated exclusively to cat grooming standards.
Other schools teach dogs first and try to squeeze in cats. Here? It’s all-cat, all the time, with hands-on learning that gets you job-ready fast.
Your Future of Cat Grooming Starts Here
That might mean stepping into a professional grooming salon, launching your own cat-focused home business for ultimate work-life balance, starting a mobile grooming service, or adding cat grooming to a vet clinic.
Purrfect Start
Cat Care Essentials Workshop
Foundation Course
Cat Grooming Foundations (Assistant Program)
Profession Program
The Cat Stylist Pro Program
Master Class Series
Variation in topics
Cat Care Essential Workshop
This fun, face-to-face workshop is perfect for pet parents or anyone passionate about understanding cats better. In just 3 hours, you’ll gain confidence in handling and caring for your feline friend at home — from brushing without a fight to recognising signs of stress.
What you'll learn
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Safe lifting and holding methods.
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Brushing and combing techniques for different coat types.
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Nail clipping basics without the drama.
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Bathing dos and don’ts for cats.
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Understanding cat body language and stress signals.
Suitable for:
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Cat owners wanting to improve at-home care
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Aspiring groomers testing the waters before enrolling in longer programs
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Vet nurses, shelter volunteers, and animal carers looking to upskill
Course Structure
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Introduction to cat behaviour & body language.
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Handling & restraint techniques.
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Coat care basics — brushing, combing, detangling.
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Nail trimming demo & practice.
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Bathing overview & safety tips.
Cat Grooming Foundations
This short but intensive program gives you the skills and confidence to step into a grooming salon with a solid foundation. While many training programs start with dogs, we begin with cat-specific techniques — because cats aren’t just small dogs!
1-1 or 2-1 face-to-face learning
What you'll learn
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Bathing, drying, and fluff drying cats safely.
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Brushing and coat maintenance.
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Nail clipping, ear cleaning, and basic sanitary trims.
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Recognising coat/skin issues & when to refer to a vet.
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Salon hygiene, tool maintenance, and workplace safety.
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Reading feline body language and reducing stress.
Suitable for:
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Beginners aiming for an entry-level role in cat grooming.
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Dog groomers wanting to cross-train in feline care.
Course Structure
Week 1:
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Cat anatomy & handling.
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Introduction to grooming tools.
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Bathing & drying techniques.
Week 2:
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Brushing, coat care & de-matting.
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Nail trimming & sanitary clips.
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Salon operations & safety.
Cat Grooming Pro Business Program
This is more than a grooming course — it’s your fast track to becoming a professional cat stylist AND a business owner. While other schools stop at teaching you how to clip and clean, we go further: giving you the hands-on grooming expertise PLUS the business skills to start working for yourself, whether that’s from home, mobile, or in your very own salon.
No other grooming academy in Australia teaches you how to turn your skills into income — we do.
What you'll learn
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Anatomy & safe handling techniques.
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Bathing, drying, & coat conditioning.
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Grooming tools, care & maintenance.
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First aid & workplace safety.
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Coat types & skin conditions.
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Breed-specific & styling: lion cut, teddy bear cut, winter cut
PLUS: How to start and grow your own grooming business:
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Home-based vs salon vs mobile set-up.
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Branding & marketing strategies.
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Pricing your services for profit.
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Social media for client growth.
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Customer experience & retention.
Suitable for:
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Entrepreneurs aiming to open their own grooming salon or mobile business.
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Aspiring pro groomers wanting to specialise in cats.
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Experienced dog groomers adding feline expertise.
Course Structure
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Week 1: Handling & prep work.
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Week 2: Bathing, drying & coat conditioning.
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Week 3: Clipping & breed-specific styles.
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Week 4: Salon workflow, client communication & certification assessment.
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Week 5: Business & Marketing Bootcamp — everything you need to launch and grow your grooming business.
Masterclass Series
The Masterclass Series is Ben Kim’s signature collection of short, advanced training programs — created for professional groomers who want to refine, update, and perfect their skills. Each module focuses on one specialised technique, from advanced scissoring to show-standard finishes, and is designed to push your artistry to the next level.
1-1 or 2-1 face-to-face learning
What you'll learn
Varies by module, examples include:
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Asian Scissoring Mastery.
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Show Cat Finishing Techniques.
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Creative Styling & Breed Variations.
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Low-Stress Handling for Complex Grooms.
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Precision Blade & Scissor Work
Suitable for:
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Professional groomers who want to keep their skills cutting-edge.
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Stylists looking to specialise in high-demand or show-level techniques.
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XMMO graduates seeking advanced, ongoing education
Course Structure
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Each masterclass runs over 2 days.
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Focused on a single advanced skill or style variation.
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Includes live demonstrations, supervised practice, and personalised feedback from Ben.
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New topics announced exclusively to alumni first.