Window Tint Course in Edmonton: December 12–13, 2026 Class Guide

Looking for a window tint course in Edmonton? Tint Academy's next Edmonton class is a 2-day, hands-on window tint certification on December 12–13, 2026 at Buff N Bling Auto Spa, 9208 27 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B2, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Regular tuition is $1,299 CAD, with limited Early-Bird seats at $1,097 CAD. You practise on real vehicles, keep a professional tool kit and a 100 ft roll of ceramic film, and earn Tint Academy certification. No experience is needed.

If you're planning to turn the class into a business, this guide covers the December class details, what's included, and what to ask the City of Edmonton about business licences, home-based work and mobile tinting before you book your first customer. Our November 7–8 Edmonton class guide covers Alberta's window tint rules, so we won't repeat them here.

Edmonton Window Tint Class Details (December 12–13, 2026)

• Dates: Saturday–Sunday, December 12–13, 2026
• Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day
• Venue: Buff N Bling Auto Spa, 9208 27 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B2
• Format: In person and hands-on, practising on real vehicles
• Experience needed: None. Beginners, detailers and shop owners are all welcome.
• How to book: Choose full pay or the deposit plan on the Alberta window tint course page and select "Edmonton - Dec 12th & 13th - Window Tint".

Tint Academy has trained 6,500+ students over 10 years.

What You'll Learn in Two Days

The Edmonton course teaches the full side-window and rear-window process:

• Day 1: tint theory, working with customers, installation drills, framed roll-down windows using the two-stage method, quarter windows, frameless roll-down windows, tint removal, sun strips and banners, plus marketing and business fundamentals
• Day 2: more practice on roll-down and quarter windows, hatchback and sedan rear windows, rear window tint removal, trucks and SUVs, a plotter overview, an introduction to residential window film, and pricing and booking customers

Across both days you also cover contamination prevention, bottom-loading, edge finishing, and how to avoid bubbles and other common mistakes. Two days won't make you a master installer. The goal is correct technique, supervised practice and support so you keep improving.

What's Included in Tuition

• 2 full days of hands-on training on real vehicles
• Professional 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, plus marketing and customer acquisition guidance
• Supplier access, lifetime mentor support and the student support community
• Free future observation and re-attendance opportunities for extra practice

How Much Is the Edmonton Window Tint Course?

The Alberta product page lists these options for the December 12–13 class:

• Regular tuition: $1,299 CAD
• Early-Bird full pay: $1,097 CAD (save $202). Seats are limited. Contact the registration team first, tell them you want Edmonton December 12–13, and if a discounted seat is still available they'll send you the correct payment link.
• Deposit plan: $350 today, $1,197 CAD total, with the remaining balance due at class

Applicable taxes are additional. To compare options, see our guide to how much window tint training costs. What you earn after training depends on your skill, pricing, location, costs and the work you book. Tint Academy does not guarantee income or employment.

Starting a Window Tint Business in Edmonton: Licence Basics

Many students in Edmonton take the class to start tinting on their own, add tint to a detailing shop, or work from a garage. The rules below come from the City of Edmonton's own pages. This is general information, not legal advice, and you should confirm your situation with the City before you start.

You will likely need a City business licence

The City says a business must have a licence under its Business Licence Bylaw 20002, and that home-based businesses need one "like any other business in the city" (City of Edmonton: Home-based Business). The City decides which licence categories apply based on the activities you describe on your application, and more than one category can apply.

Which category fits tinting?

The City's business licence categories page defines "Vehicle Repair, Maintenance, and Modification" as a business that repairs, maintains, cleans, modifies or customizes vehicles, and its keyword list includes vehicle customization, car detailing and after-market accessories. Window tint isn't named outright, so describe exactly what you do when you apply and let the City assign the category. You can reach the City's business licence team at 311 in Edmonton or 780-442-5311.

Working from a home or garage

The City's home-based business page says a business with customers visiting the home, or other non-residential activity, needs a development permit. It also lists limits that can apply, including a maximum of 60 square metres for an accessory building such as a garage or shed, no more than 2 on-site employees who don't live in the home, and a rule that business vehicles of 4,600 kg GVWR or less can't be parked on site longer than needed to load or unload. It also says no outdoor business activity is allowed. Read the full page and check your zoning before you set up a tint bay at home.

Mobile tinting at customers' locations

The City's definition of "Traveling or Temporary Sales" includes selling goods or services to consumers at a consumer's place of residence. If you plan to tint at customers' homes or workplaces, ask the City during your application whether an additional category applies to your plan.

Tint Academy certification shows that you completed hands-on training. It is not a government licence. Learn the difference in Window Tint Certification Explained, and follow the full roadmap in How to Become a Certified Window Tinter.

Build Your Starter Toolkit

Your tuition includes a professional tool kit, but it helps to understand what each tool does before class. In this Tint Academy video, the instructor walks through the essential window tint tools every beginner should own, how each one is used during installation, which are worth buying first and the mistakes new tinters make.

Common Beginner Questions

Not sure the course is right for you? This short video answers five questions beginners ask most: how long it takes to learn window tinting, whether you need experience, how much you can make, hand cutting versus a plotter, and which tools you need to start. It also explains the difference between watching tutorials online and getting hands-on training.

Already run a detailing, PPF or wrap business? The course also covers adding tint to your existing services. Curious about PPF? Start with the window tint and PPF certification guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next window tint course in Edmonton?

Tint Academy's next Edmonton window tint class is a 2-day, hands-on certification on December 12–13, 2026, at Buff N Bling Auto Spa, 9208 27 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1B2. Class runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. A Nov 7–8 Edmonton class runs first if you want an earlier date.

How much does the Edmonton window tint course cost?

Regular tuition is $1,299 CAD. A limited number of Early-Bird seats are offered at $1,097 CAD full pay (save $202) if you contact the registration team first. You can also reserve your seat with a $350 deposit, for a total of $1,197 CAD, with the balance due at class. Applicable taxes are extra.

Do I need a business licence to start a window tint business in Edmonton?

The City of Edmonton says home-based businesses must have a business licence like any other business in the city, and the same applies to shop-based work. The City decides which licence categories apply based on the activities you describe, so contact the City (311 in Edmonton, or 780-442-5311) before you take your first paid job.

Can I tint cars from my garage or driveway in Edmonton?

It depends on your property and how visible the business is. The City says home-based businesses with customer visits or other non-residential activity need a development permit, and it lists limits such as accessory building size, on-site employees and business vehicle parking. Check the City's home-based business page and confirm your plan with the City first.

Is Tint Academy certification a government licence?

No. Tint Academy certification shows that you completed hands-on window tint training. It is not a provincial licence or a City of Edmonton business licence.

Do I need experience to take the Edmonton window tint course?

No. The course starts with tint theory, glass preparation and film handling, and you practise on real vehicles with instructor guidance. Beginners, detailers and automotive business owners all attend.

Reserve Your Seat in Edmonton

Early-Bird seats are limited. Book the Edmonton Window Tint Course (December 12–13, 2026), or call or text 289-201-2070 or 289-236-5195 and tell the team you want the Edmonton December 12–13 class. Can't make it? Try the online window tint certification course.