Tint Academy. World Class Education. Leading Products for Window Tinters, PPF Installers
Our mission is simple. We strive to provide the TOP Rated education across The United States, Canada and South East Asia We have certified over 6,500 Professional Window Tint Installers across 15 countries and we bring the most valuable, no-nonsense information, techniques and standards across the industry. Get Trained & Certified with the #1 Hands-on Training across the Nation.
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Top Rated Window Tint Courses in Canada, USA and ASIA
The Tint Academy courses provide hands-on, expert-led training that equips you with the skills, certification, and confidence to start or grow a profitable tinting business.
Window Tint Course & 2-Day Certification in Canada and the USA
Tint Academy’s window tint course is a 2-day, hands-on window tint training and certification program held in cities across Canada and the USA. You learn the complete automotive window tint installation process on real vehicles with professional ceramic film, take home a professional tool kit and a 100 ft roll of ceramic window film, and earn Tint Academy certification. No previous experience is required. Over 10 years, Tint Academy has trained more than 6,500 students – from complete beginners to detailers and shop owners.
- Length: 2 full days, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Format: in-person, hands-on, small classes
- Price: $1,299 in most cities (regular $1,450); deposit option available
- You keep: pro tool kit + 100 ft ceramic film
- After class: online course, lifetime mentor support, supplier access, re-attendance
Looking for paint protection film instead? See our PPF certification course. Still researching? Read how to become a certified window tinter, window tint certification explained and how much window tint training costs.
Upcoming Window Tint Classes (2026–2027)
Choose your city and class date in the selector above, or open a city page for venue details and deposit options.
Canada
Montreal, Quebec window tint course
November 28–29, 2026
Place Nobel, 1999 Rue Nobel, Sainte-Julie, QC J3E 1Z7
Edmonton, Alberta window tint course
November 7–8, 2026 & December 12–13, 2026
Buff N Bling Auto Spa, 9208 27 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B2
Halifax, Nova Scotia window tint course
November 14–15, 2026
RAD Detail, 1109 St Margarets Bay Road, Unit 1, Beechville, NS B3T 1A6
Calgary, Alberta window tint course
November 21–22, 2026
C3 Auto, 4905 30 St SE #1101, Calgary, AB T2B 2S5
Niagara Falls, Ontario window tint course
November 21–22, 2026
NanoQrtz, 6893 Oakwood Dr, Unit 5, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S5
Winnipeg, Manitoba window tint course
November 28–29, 2026
Slick Tint, 231 Oak Point Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R2R 1T7
Toronto, Ontario window tint course
December 19–20, 2026
Jax Wax, 20280 Bathurst St, Holland Landing, ON
United States
New York window tint course
November 7–8, 2026
Cars X Coffee, 11-15 31st Dr, Astoria, NY 11106
Orlando, Florida window tint course
November 7–8, 2026 & December 12–13, 2026
Owner's Pride Auto Spa Orlando, 8340 Southpark Cir #140, Orlando, FL 32819
North Charleston, South Carolina window tint course
November 14–15, 2026 & December 12–13, 2026 (iTint School)
iTint & iDetail Charleston, 5700 Dorchester Rd C5, North Charleston, SC 29418
Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas window tint course
November 14–15, 2026
Solar Spectrum Window Tinting, 1103 Keller Pkwy STE 302, Keller, TX 76248
Indiana window tint course
November 14–15, 2026 & January 16–17, 2027
Scorpion Films Headquarters, 6184 S US Hwy 231, Cloverdale, IN 46120
Phoenix / Mesa, Arizona window tint course
November 14–15, 2026 – SOLD OUT
The Bays Mesa, 2450 W Broadway Rd #113, Mesa, AZ 85202
Los Angeles, California window tint course
December 5–6, 2026
CO Garage, 4007 Baldwin Ave #5, El Monte, CA 91731
Nashville, Tennessee window tint course
December 19–20, 2026
Late Garage, 111 Lasalle Ct, La Vergne, TN 37086
Las Vegas, Nevada window tint course (choose “Las Vegas” in the date selector above)
December 19–20, 2026
Detail City Las Vegas, 3013 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Course hours: 2 full days, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day. Hours may vary slightly by location; arrival instructions are sent before class. Can’t travel? Take the online window tint certification course.
Window Tint Course Price
| Option | Listed price |
|---|---|
| 2-day window tint course & certification – most cities | $1,299 (regular $1,450) |
| 2-day window tint course – North Charleston, SC | $1,500 |
| Deposit to reserve your seat (balance due at class) | $350 in most cities ($500 in South Carolina) |
| Online window tint certification course | $197 USD course + certificate, or $649 with film + tools |
These are the listed store prices; the currency and final amount for your country are shown when you select your class and at checkout. The in-person fee includes the tool kit and 100 ft roll of ceramic film you keep. For a full breakdown of what tint training costs across the industry, read How Much Does Window Tint Training Cost?
Want the Early-Bird Discount?
We offer a limited number of discounted Early-Bird registrations for selected classes. Availability varies by city and date, so contact our registration team before paying with your full name, preferred city and class date. If a discounted seat is available, we will send you the correct registration link.
Canada: call/text 289-201-2070 or 289-236-5195
United States: call/text 321-364-9518 or 321-334-3596
What’s Included in Your Window Tint Certification
- 2 full days of hands-on window tint training
- Training and practice on real vehicles
- Professional window tint tool kit (yours to keep)
- 100 ft roll of ceramic automotive window film (yours to keep)
- Tint Academy certification
- Online window tint training course
- Business and pricing training
- Marketing and customer acquisition guidance
- Supplier access for film, tools and installation supplies
- Lifetime mentor support
- Student support community
- Future observation/re-attendance at eligible classes for extra practice
Window Tint Training Curriculum
You are not coming to Tint Academy to spend a weekend watching someone else tint. Students work directly with professional film and automotive glass while instructors demonstrate techniques, spot mistakes and help you improve. Classes are intentionally kept small, so individual dates can sell out.
Day 1: Foundations + Side Windows
- Window tint theory and fundamentals
- Tools and professional film
- Vehicle and glass preparation
- Working with customers
- Installation drills
- Roll-down windows – framed / 2-stage
- Quarter windows
- Frameless windows
- Tint removal
- Sun strips and windshield banners
- Marketing and business fundamentals
Day 2: Rear Windows + Complete Vehicles
- Review and additional hands-on practice
- Roll-down and quarter-window practice
- Heat shrinking
- Hatchback rear-window preparation and installation
- Sedan rear-window preparation and installation
- Rear-window tint removal
- Trucks and SUVs
- Plotter overview
- Residential window film introduction
- Pricing and quoting
- Marketing and booking customers
Techniques covered across both days
- Measuring, hand cutting and film handling
- Bottom-loading and multiple installation methods
- Squeegee technique, solution control and edge finishing
- Contamination prevention – avoiding bubbles, fingers and specks
- Identifying and correcting common installation problems
Students train on professional automotive ceramic window film. Different manufacturers handle slightly differently when shrinking and installing, so the course focuses on technique that transfers across professional film brands rather than memorizing one product.
Who This Window Tint Course Is For
Never tinted a window before?
That’s okay. We regularly train complete beginners and introduce the process step by step. We won’t claim anyone becomes a master installer in two days – professional tinting takes practice. Our goal is to give you the correct foundation, techniques, tools and ongoing support so you keep improving after class.
Already work in automotive?
Window tinting can become another service for customers already coming through your business. The course is a strong fit for:
- Complete beginners and people looking for a side hustle
- Aspiring tint business owners and mobile operators
- Auto detailers and ceramic coating installers
- PPF and vehicle wrap installers
- Paint correction and auto glass businesses
- Automotive shop owners and dealership employees
About Tint Academy Certification
When you complete the 2-day class you receive Tint Academy certification – proof that you completed our hands-on window tint training. It is a training certificate, not a government licence. You are still responsible for local business registration, insurance and following the window tint laws (legal VLT darkness limits) in your state or province. Film manufacturers also run their own dealer and warranty programs. Learn more in Window Tint Certification Explained.
Starting a Window Tint Business
The course goes beyond installation technique. We also cover the business side of offering window tinting professionally:
- How to price and quote tint jobs
- Customer communication and booking
- Local marketing
- Mobile tinting vs working from a shop
- Adding tint to an existing business
- Working with dealerships
- Building repeat and referral business
Actual revenue and profitability depend on your location, pricing, experience, operating expenses, material costs, customer demand and the amount of work you book. Tint Academy does not guarantee income or employment. For a step-by-step plan, read How to Become a Certified Window Tinter in Canada & the USA.
What Happens After the Course?
- Lifetime mentor support – guidance as you practice and run into new installation challenges
- Online training – review techniques and course material after class
- Supplier access – professional window film, tools and installation supplies
- Re-attendance / observation – return to eligible future classes for more practice
- Tint Academy community – stay connected with other students and installers
Window Tint Course Locations – Canada & USA
Canada: Toronto / GTA window tint course, Niagara Falls window tint course, Montreal window tint course, Edmonton & Calgary window tint course, Winnipeg window tint course, Halifax window tint course.
United States: New York window tint course, Orlando window tint course, South Carolina window tint course, Dallas–Fort Worth window tint course, Indiana window tint course, Phoenix / Mesa window tint course, Los Angeles window tint course, Nashville window tint course, Las Vegas (select in the date selector above).
Anywhere else: online window tint certification course.
Window Tint Course FAQ
How long is the window tint course?
The in-person window tint course is 2 full days, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Hours may vary slightly by training location, and any arrival instructions are sent before class.
Do I need any tinting experience?
No. No previous tinting experience is required. We regularly train complete beginners, and the course also suits detailers, PPF and wrap installers, dealership staff and automotive business owners.
How much does the window tint course cost?
The 2-day window tint course is listed on our store at $1,299 per student in most cities (regular price $1,450). Classes in North Charleston, South Carolina are listed at $1,500. Most cities also offer a deposit option ($350 in most cities, $500 in South Carolina) with the remaining balance due at class. The currency and final amount for your country are shown when you select your class and at checkout. Contact our team before paying to ask whether an Early-Bird discount is still available.
What is included in the course fee?
Two full days of hands-on training on real vehicles, a professional window tint tool kit, a 100 ft roll of ceramic automotive window film, Tint Academy certification, the online window tint training course, business, pricing and marketing training, supplier access, lifetime mentor support, the student community, and opportunities to return to eligible future classes for more practice. You keep the tools and film.
What does the Tint Academy window tint certification mean?
When you complete the 2-day course you receive Tint Academy certification, which shows you completed our hands-on window tint training program. It is a training certificate, not a government licence.
Do I need a licence to tint windows?
In most places there is no specific government licence just to install automotive window film, but you are still responsible for local business registration, insurance and following the window tint laws (legal darkness/VLT limits) in your state or province. Check the rules where you plan to work.
Can I get window tint certification online?
Yes. The Tint Academy Online Window Tint Certification Course is listed at $197 USD for the course and certificate, or $649 with a roll of film and tools. Window tinting is a hands-on skill, so the 2-day in-person class is the way to get instructor feedback on real vehicles.
Where are window tint classes held?
Upcoming classes are listed on this page for Canada (Toronto/GTA, Niagara Falls, Montreal, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg and Halifax) and the USA (New York, Orlando, North Charleston SC, Dallas–Fort Worth, Indiana, Phoenix/Mesa, Los Angeles, Nashville and Las Vegas). Each city page shows the current dates and venue.
What will I learn on each day?
Day 1 covers window tint theory, tools and film, glass preparation, installation drills, roll-down, quarter and frameless windows, tint removal, sun strips and business basics. Day 2 covers heat shrinking, sedan and hatchback rear windows, rear-window tint removal, trucks and SUVs, a plotter overview, an introduction to residential film, and pricing, quoting and marketing.
Will I be able to start a window tint business after the course?
The course includes pricing, quoting, marketing and booking training, plus ongoing mentor support. Professional tinting takes practice after class, and your results depend on your skill, market, pricing and expenses. Tint Academy does not guarantee income or employment.
Can I come back for more practice?
Yes. Students can return to eligible future Tint Academy classes for observation and additional practice, and you keep access to the online course and mentor support.
Do you also teach PPF and paintless dent repair?
Yes. Tint Academy offers a separate 2-day paint protection film (PPF) certification course and a 5-day paintless dent repair (PDR) course.
Contact Tint Academy
Canada: call/text 289-201-2070 or 289-236-5195
United States: call/text 321-364-9518 or 321-334-3596
Our registration team can help with class availability, Early-Bird discounts, venues, upcoming dates and registration.
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Niagara Falls, Canada: 289-201-2070
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Western Canada: 587-858-5090
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