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Looking to start your career in the beauty industry, or perhaps you are an existing therapist working from currently home / mobile and want to gain employment? Our internationally recognised, OFQUAL Regulated VTCT Qualifications will enable you to be employed in positions ranging from a holistic therapist within a spa to working as a beautician on a cruise-ship. They will also allow you to obtain local authority (special treatments) licenses from your local council and salon insurance to open your own salon premises.

“Qualifications from an Awarding Body such as VTCT are highly-valued both in the UK and internationally for excellence, with a longevity of recognition amongst employers within the industry.”

Employers prioritise candidates with regulated qualifications as they demonstrate competence to provide treatments to defined, industry-level standards. VTCT awards beauty therapy are based on the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and recognised by the UK’s leading professional association, the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (BABTAC).

How does it work?

VTCT qualifications involve training days (you choose these when booking via our website), written & practical coursework completed at home, multiple choice written exams completed online from home and practical assessment days at our centre. The only exception to this is the VTCT Level 3 Award in Education & Training which is completed entirely online, from home.

Qualification course prices include training, coursework, standard assessment and registration fees. Kits are required towards coursework and assessments; these are not included in the course price.

Prices shown include all exam fees

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Looking to gain employment in a salon, spa, skin clinic or onboard a cruise liner offering beauty treatments? Want to open your own salon premises?

If your wanting to start a career in beauty or progress your existing beauty career further, working on an employed basis within the beauty industry then you would be best to consider our VTCT Qualifications.

VTCT Qualifications are the recommended route for those who want to open their own salon premises where local authority (council) special treatments licenses may be required or to fulful salon insurance requirements.

These courses leave all career options open to you for the future, allowing you to later build on these courses further (as needed) with additional qualifications (such as VTCT Level 3 Award in Education & Training to begin teaching in beauty or with The Beauty Academy diplomas to get insurance in add-on beauty services).

  • Ideal if you want to gain employment in a salon/spa/cruise liner or you wish to open your own salon premises or have a permanent treatment room from home, you will also usually require a regulated (RQF) qualification to comply with local authority licensing.
  • Recognised in over 38 countries worldwide but also highly favoured by UK employers.
  • Flexible, can be completed in as little as 16 weeks or you can take up to 1 year as you need.
  • Attend 3-7 training days (dependent on course), submit coursework from home studying at your own pace, complete written exams (multiple choice) online and then attend practical assessment days.
  • Wide range of Level 2 & Level 3 qualifications available to meet your specific career goals whether that is within beauty, nails, make-up, massage or electrical facials. Qualifications are designed with employers in mind and give you the widest range of skills ready to work within the industry. Options available for complete beginners at level 2 and 3 or advanced courses for career progression at level 3.
  • Payment plans available to help spread the cost, including finance through Newpay to spread payments over 12 months.

Just looking for training to work for yourself from home or mobile?

If you are just initially looking to get started working freelance for yourself, from home or mobile then you most likely won’t require the additional commitment and expense involved in VTCT or City & Guilds courses. You may like to look at The Beauty Academy diploma courses only. These classroom based training courses don’t require any coursework or assessment days, simply attend the training at any of our 11 training centres and achieve an ABT accredited diploma recognised for insurance & with professional beauty suppliers, to allow you to start your own business. Courses start from only £199? Shop Classroom Courses now…

Or if you’re looking to learn flexibly, why not consider our IPHM Accredited Online Courses from only £99? Learn at your own pace from the convenience of home. Study through our online student portal, accessible on pc, laptop, tablet and even mobile phones 24/7 so you can learn on the go. Gain The Beauty Academy certificate, get insured & start earning. Discover Online Course Options

Not sure of your career plans yet?

If you’re unsure of your career plans and just want to get started quickly learning the skills in beauty, we’d highly recommend our ABT Accredited Classroom training courses. These start from only £129, with regular Last Minute Offers. We also have Multi Buy Course Packages to help save you money also. These allow you to dip your toe into beauty, begin working freelance and exploring your interests in the industry before committing to further courses.

Should you decide once you start learning, that you would like to follow the VTCT qualification route, you have up to 12 weeks from completion of your classroom training to upgrade to VTCT. Save money as we can usually offset classroom training course fees against the VTCT course fee (where applicable to the qualification selected). You will already have learnt the practical and knowledge, so can top-up with the VTCT coursework and assessments, to achieve your internationally recognised qualification in the shortest time possible.

Payment options suitable for everyone

Our friendly advisors are on hand on Freephone 0800 9992277 to assist you in booking your place over the telephone, or online. Depending on your choice of course we can offer a choice of payment options. See below for further information.

  • Established 1990: the Original Private Beauty Training School

    I have done a few courses at the Cambridge and London venues and loved all of them. Staff is very friendly and professional at the same time which makes it easy to learn the theory and also the techniques. Teachers pay attention to each student and gives honest advises and support. I highly recommend The Beauty Academy for everyone.

    Ernesta Davailyte

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  • Established 1990: the Original Private Beauty Training School

    I have done a few courses with The Beauty Academy. I’m a successful Beauty Therapist now. I run my own business. Thank You ?

    Klaudia Traubert

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  • Established 1990: the Original Private Beauty Training School

    I made a last minute decision to attend the ‘dry manicure and gel polish’ course and so glad I did! The tutor (Donnamarie) was so passionate and inspiring that she gave me the confidence I needed. Everything was well explained and the group was small enough get the best out of the day.

    Gemma Hacker

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Our expert team of tutors based across our 6 Training Schools are all qualified to the highest levels, still practicing in the industry keeping their skills up to date and with years of industry experience to share with their students. All tutors are friendly and welcoming, making you feel totally at ease whether attending for your very first course or your VTCT qualification assessment days.