Review the availability of courses found at the Bob Ross Joy of Painting website. Click on "Certified Instructors," then select "Become an Instructor." The "Becoming an Instructor" tab will bring you to a page where you can find a link to view the current year's schedule of class offerings. You can also contact the Bob Ross Teacher Training Program at 1-800-404-8739 for details on the class schedule.
Indicate whether you would like to take the wildlife, landscape or floral instructor certification. Each certification entails three sequential levels of study. All three courses can be taken over a three-week time period. A certificate of completion will be given at the end of each course level. A $375 entry fee is required for each course level.
Pay the $375 entry fee required for each course level you have signed on for. The Bob Ross Teaching Program will accept a $100 deposit toward each course.
Book hotel and flight reservations, if necessary, immediately after ensuring your spot in a course. Booking early ensures that you will not be left without hotel or flight accommodations by the time of your instruction level.
Gather the supplies necessary for the course. A packet of information will be sent to you eight weeks before the start of the course that lists all of the supplies needed. Students may purchase the supplies for a 25 percent discount at the time of the course or bring them to the course.
Pay close attention to the instruction on the Wet-On-Wet painting technique. Practice applying the techniques on the canvas. Follow the instructor's instructions and directions. Ask questions if you don't understand to better prepare you for training others. Certification is awarded upon completion of all three levels of each course.