Fade Academy
Training built into the software — consistency is what makes 87 locations feel like one brand.
6-level certification path
This shop compliance
96%
training current
Network compliance
89%
across 87 locations
Pending certs
3
new Fade Technique module
Master Barbers
12
network-wide · L6
The certification ladder
Barbers certified at each level, network-wide
L1Foundations87
L2Skin Fade81
L3Beard Architecture74
L4Customer Experience62
L5Retail Sales41
L6Master Barber12
Scorecards read the ladder: a barber's level gates pricing tiers and the franchise championship.
How a cert happens
Inside FADE OS, not a binder
1Watch videos
2Quiz
3Practical test
4Manager approval
5Certified
FADE AI
3barbers at this shop haven't finished the new Fade Technique module — reminders went out this morning, and their Tuesday dead hours are auto-suggested as training slots. Orlando's 68% compliance is why its shop score is 71; the intervention playbook starts with this screen.