Window Tint Course in Winnipeg: November 28–29, 2026 Class Guide

Looking for a window tint course in Winnipeg? Tint Academy's next Winnipeg class is a 2-day, hands-on window tint certification on November 28–29, 2026 at Slick Tint, 231 Oak Point Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R2R 1T7. 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.

This guide covers the class details, the two-day curriculum, pricing and deposit options, what Manitoba's window tint rules mean for new installers, and how to keep a tint business busy through a prairie winter. If you live in Winnipeg, Steinbach, Selkirk, Brandon or anywhere else in Manitoba, this is the closest upcoming class.

Winnipeg Window Tint Class Details

• Dates: Saturday–Sunday, November 28–29, 2026
• Hours: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day
• Venue: Slick Tint, 231 Oak Point Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R2R 1T7
• Format: In person and hands-on (about 80% practice), small class, 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 Winnipeg window tint course page.

Over 10 years, Tint Academy has trained more than 6,500 students. Classes are kept small on purpose, so you spend your time with film in your hands and an instructor beside you instead of watching from the sidelines.

What You'll Learn in Two Days

Day 1: Foundations and Side Windows

• Tint theory and fundamentals, and working with customers
• Installation drills
• Framed roll-down windows using the two-stage method
• Quarter windows and frameless roll-down windows
• Tint removal, sun strips and banners
• Marketing and business fundamentals

Day 2: Rear Windows and Complete Vehicles

• Review and more hands-on practice on roll-down and quarter windows
• Hatchback and sedan rear window preparation and installation, including heat shrinking
• Rear window tint removal
• Trucks and SUVs
• Plotter overview and an introduction to residential window film
• Marketing, pricing and booking customers

Throughout both days you also work on contamination prevention, bottom-loading, edge finishing, and avoiding bubbles and other common installation mistakes. The goal isn't to make you a master installer in two days. It's to give you the correct techniques, supervised practice, tools and support so you keep improving after class.

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, pricing, marketing and customer acquisition training
• Supplier access for film, tools and supplies
• Lifetime mentor support and the student support community
• Free future observation and re-attendance opportunities for extra practice

How Much Is the Winnipeg Window Tint Course?

The Winnipeg product page lists these options for the November 28–29 class:

• Regular tuition: $1,299 CAD
• Early-Bird full pay: $1,097 CAD (save $202). Seats are limited. Contact the registration team before you register and ask for the Winnipeg Early-Bird Registration. 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, and you should confirm the currency shown at checkout. To compare options, see our guide to how much window tint training costs. Earnings after training depend on your skill, pricing, location, costs and the work you book. Tint Academy does not guarantee income or employment.

Manitoba Window Tint Laws Every New Installer Should Know

"What is the legal tint in Winnipeg?" is one of the most common questions customers ask. In Manitoba, the rules are set out in section 3.22 of the Vehicle Equipment, Safety and Inspection Regulation (M.R. 31/2019) under The Highway Traffic Act:

• Front side windows (immediately left and right of the driver's seat): tint must not reduce light transmission below 50% or increase light reflection above 35%.
• Windshield: aftermarket tint is allowed only on the top 127 mm. A uniform shade band can't go below 25% light transmission. A graduated band can go to 5% in the top 64 mm and 25% in the rest of the band.
• Rear side and rear windows: a passenger car or multipurpose passenger vehicle can only have windows tinted below 50% if it has outside rear-view mirrors on both the driver and passenger sides.
• Tint meters: a window is deemed to comply when a proper test meter, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, reads at least 95% of the required minimum. On a 50% front side window, that's a reading of 47.5% or higher.

Remember that the light transmission rule applies to the glass and film together, and factory glass is already slightly tinted. Manitoba Public Insurance has also told inspection stations to measure tint with tint meters (MPI notice, December 2020). Owning a tint meter and checking front side windows before and after an install protects you and your customer. This is general information, not legal advice. Always check the current regulation. For other provinces, see window tint laws in Canada, province by province.

Watch: Light Transmission and Reflection in Plain Terms

Manitoba's rules are written around light transmission and reflection, and this short Tint Academy video explains both. It shows why reflective film gives privacy during the day when it's brighter outside, and why people can often see in at night once the lights are on inside. The example is flat glass, which you're introduced to on Day 2.

Staying Busy Through a Winnipeg Winter

A late-November class means you'll be practising your first installs as winter sets in. That's a good time to build skills, but you need a plan to keep bookings coming. In this webinar replay, Tint Academy covers winter marketing and social media ads, mobile tint and PPF work, residential and commercial flat glass film as an extra revenue stream, margins, and relationships with dealerships and local businesses.

Already run a detailing, ceramic coating, PPF, wrap or auto glass business? The business portion of the course covers how to add window tint to an existing automotive operation and approach dealerships.

Certification vs. Licence

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. Want to add paint protection film later? Start with the window tint and PPF certification guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a window tint course in Winnipeg?

Yes. Tint Academy's next Winnipeg class is a 2-day, hands-on window tint certification on November 28–29, 2026, at Slick Tint, 231 Oak Point Hwy, Winnipeg, MB R2R 1T7. Classes run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day.

How much does the Winnipeg 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 with a $350 deposit, for a total of $1,197 CAD, with the balance due at class. Applicable taxes are extra.

Do I need tinting experience to take the course?

No. The course teaches the process from the beginning, starting with tint theory, glass preparation and film handling. Beginners, detailers and automotive business owners all attend. About 80% of the class is hands-on practice.

What is the legal window tint in Manitoba?

Under Manitoba's Vehicle Equipment, Safety and Inspection Regulation (M.R. 31/2019, s. 3.22), the windows immediately left and right of the driver must allow at least 50% light transmission and reflect no more than 35% of light. Windshield tint is limited to the top 127 mm. Passenger cars and multipurpose vehicles can only have windows below 50% if they have outside mirrors on both sides.

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. If you plan to take paid work, check business registration and any local permit requirements for your situation.

What if I can't attend November 28–29?

Tint Academy runs 2-day classes in other Canadian and US cities, and offers an online window tint certification course you can start from home. Call or text 289-201-2070 or 289-236-5195 to ask about upcoming dates.

Reserve Your Seat in Winnipeg

Classes are small and Early-Bird seats are limited. Book the Winnipeg Window Tint Course (November 28–29, 2026), or call or text 289-201-2070 or 289-236-5195 and tell the team you're interested in the Winnipeg Early-Bird Registration. Can't make it to Winnipeg? Try the online window tint certification course.