Hands-On Automotive
Detailing Training
Learn the skills. Understand the process. Build the confidence to do it professionally.
From your first professional detail to machine polishing, advanced paint correction and business growth, learn with real vehicles and professional equipment.
Flexible Financing Available
Klarna financing may be available for approved customers.
Professional skills are developed by actually doing the work.
Our courses prioritize hands-on experience with professional products, tools and vehicles. Whether you're new to detailing or ready to add a specialized service, we'll help you develop a repeatable process.
VIEW TRAINING OPTIONSChoose Your Training Path
Start with detailing, add beginner polishing, or progress to advanced services.
Intro to Detailing
Professional cleaning and detailing fundamentals.
Starting at $750LEARN MORE →02Polishing 101
Beginner machine polishing and pricing services.
Starting at $795LEARN MORE →03Two-Day Beginner Program
Intro to Detailing plus Polishing 101.
Starting at $1,195LEARN MORE →04Paint Correction
Advanced correction and ceramic coating preparation.
Starting at $1,495LEARN MORE →05Window Tint
Hands-on window film installation.
Starting at $1,995LEARN MORE →06Business Consulting
Private business strategy and guidance.
Starting at $499LEARN MORE →Intro to Detailing
Build Your Foundation the Right Way
Learn professional detailing procedures from the ground up.
Build safe, efficient and repeatable interior and exterior detailing techniques.
TRAINING INCLUDES
Keep learning with Polishing 101
After Intro to Detailing, spend Day 2 learning safe machine polishing, one-step paint enhancement, and how to price and sell polishing services. Choose our two-day Beginner Detailing & Polishing Program starting at $1,195 per student.
Polishing 101
Introduction to Machine Polishing
Learn to safely improve automotive paint and confidently offer a one-step polishing service.
Designed for beginners, this course teaches paint and clear-coat fundamentals, proper dual-action polisher use, realistic results and the business side of polishing.
TRAINING INCLUDES
Polishing 101 is not advanced Paint Correction.
Polishing 101 focuses on basic machine polishing and paint enhancement. For more complex defects, multi-stage correction, advanced techniques and ceramic coating preparation, explore Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating.
Beginner Detailing & Polishing
Intro to Detailing + Polishing 101
Build a complete beginner foundation across two hands-on training days.
Day 1 covers professional interior and exterior detailing. Day 2 builds on that foundation with safe machine polishing, one-step paint enhancement, pricing and selling polishing services. All equipment and products are provided.
TRAINING INCLUDES
Start with the fundamentals. Finish with a new service.
This package combines the existing Intro to Detailing course with Polishing 101. Group and semi-private prices are per student; private pricing is for one-on-one instruction.
Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating
Professionally Correct and Protect Automotive Paint
Go beyond basic paint enhancement with more advanced correction methods.
This course covers defect assessment, multi-stage correction and ceramic coating preparation and installation. New to machine polishing? Start with Polishing 101.
TRAINING INCLUDES
Window Tint Training
Professional Hands-On Automotive Window Film Installation
Window tinting requires technique, repetition, patience and practice.
Learn using professional tools, film and vehicles in a real-world training environment.
TRAINING INCLUDES
Training builds the foundation. Practice builds the installer.
No two- or three-day course replaces months of practice. Our goal is to shorten your learning curve and teach sound techniques from the beginning.
Build a Better Detailing Business.
Already detailing professionally but need help with the business behind the work?
Get individualized guidance on pricing, services, operations and growth.
Consulting can cover:
Built around your business. Come prepared with your goals, questions and challenges.
Thinking About Starting a Detailing Business?
You don't need to already own a detailing business to attend Cochran Academy. Learn proper technique and how to turn it into a service customers understand.
LEARN MORETraining Designed for the Real World
Hands-On Training
Practice with professional tools, machines and vehicles.
Small Class Sizes
Receive meaningful instructor interaction and feedback.
Your Experience Level
Choose training that fits where you are today.
Business Experience
Learn pricing, customer expectations and profitable service packaging.
Support After Training
Select Private Intensive programs include three follow-up consultation calls.
Professional Processes
Understand both what to do and why it works.
Academy Training Options & Pricing
Prices shown are per student where indicated. Training formats vary by course.
| Program | Group | Semi-Private / Small Private | Private / Intensive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Detailing | $750 | Small Private: $1,295 | Private Intensive: $1,995 |
| Polishing 101 · 1 Day | $795 / student | $995 / student (2 students) | $1,495 one-on-one |
| Beginner Detailing & Polishing · 2 Days | $1,195 / student | $1,995 / student (2 students) | $2,795 one-on-one |
| Paint Correction & Ceramic Coating | $1,495 | Small Private: $1,995 | Private Intensive: $2,750 |
| Window Tint Training | — | 2 Days: $1,995 / student | Private 2 Days: $2,495 Private Intensive 3 Days: $3,495 |
| Private Business Consulting | — | — | $499 |
For Polishing 101 and the two-day combination, semi-private training is limited to two students. All equipment and products are provided during training.
Academy training and consulting may be financed for approved customers.
Ready to Put a Date on the Calendar?
A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve private training. Remaining tuition must be paid in full before the training date.
After receiving your deposit, we'll coordinate available training dates. Klarna financing may be available for approved customers.
Not Sure Which Course Is Right for You?
Tell us about your experience, goals and the services you want to offer.
When you contact us, tell us:
We'll help you choose between Intro to Detailing, Polishing 101, the two-day combination and our more advanced programs.