This course is structured over one day and runs from 10am – 4pm. We ask students to arrive at 9.45am to ensure a prompt start. You will learn the theory of the treatment firstly, and spend the majority of the day practising your practical skills, with a short break for lunch.

We do not include any kits within our training courses, however we provide all products and tools required to complete the practical training on the day, at the training centre for you to use. We took this approach following student feedback so that students are not tied into specific kits or brands of products as part of their course fee, before they are trained and able to make an informed choice. Our training courses teach the generic treatment techniques and processes, they are not brand specific.

We recommend attending training where you will gain advice about different brands and suppliers to enable you to purchase products from your chosen supplier directly following your training. We do offer selected starter kits available to purchase through our website & supplied directly from the supplier to you by courier.

Our one-day Make-Up Course is designed as a first step for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of make-up application to allow them to begin with a new career in make up artistry. It is also ideal either as a taster before committing to our advanced Master Class courses or for a new or existing beauty therapist who would like to gain or refresh their knowledge of make-up application techniques for delivering treatments as part of working within the salon / spa e.g. as part of bridal or prom beauty packages.

It is ideal for those who might like to develop a little knowledge of these services alongside other beauty treatments they may already offer, without wishing to specialise as a Make-Up Artist full time. The course will cover the basics of make-up application using a range of products giving confidence to capitalise on make-up opportunities with clients in the salon / spa with these valuable basic skills; whether that is add-on selling retail products or delivering basic make-up treatments and/or demonstrations.

Our diploma courses are suitable for complete beginners and do not require any prior learning to be able to train with us; many of our students are not yet beauty trained and are looking to start up a business in the industry. We welcome students of all abilities, whether you are looking to learn a new skill from scratch or currently working as a therapist and looking to refresh your knowledge of particular treatments. A good command of spoken and written English is required to complete the course.

You will be required to give and receive treatments as part of this course, students work upon each other so no models are required. All products and tools are provided for the training day at the centre when you attend. No kit is required to complete the training day, nor included in the course fee. On the training day, you only need to bring a hand towel for your personal use, completed enrolment form and cold food for your lunch (e.g. sandwich/salad). Tea & coffee are provided on the day.

We are so proud at The Beauty Academy to work with such a professional, passionate and friendly team of tutors, all of which hold a Level 2 and Level 3 qualification in their specialised sector. Our tutors are also all qualified with either Level 4 PTTLS or equivalent teaching awards in education, with years of experience in beauty-related professional industries. Furthermore, our tutors who are involved in the assessment process all hold an Assessors Award.

We pride ourselves on the welcoming nature of our tutors and their ability to engage, educate and enrich students from all ages and backgrounds. All of our tutors are dedicated to maintaining their knowledge and keeping up to date with the latest treatments and techniques in the ever-changing industry.

If you would like to read more about our fantastic tutors individually, please have a look at our Meet the Tutors page.

When you have successfully completed your training course(s), you will receive a diploma certificate issued by The Beauty Academy and accredited by ABT. This not only demonstrates your commitment to the training, but also allows you to obtain Public Liability insurance so you can start offering treatments to paying clients from home or mobile.

Once you have completed your practical training day with us, there is no additional work to be completed. Your diploma certificate will be sent to you within 1-2 working days and you can then begin working from home and/or mobile, once insurance has been obtained.

All courses completed with The Beauty Academy are accredited by ABT allowing you receive a 10% discount off your policy with ABT Insurance when you quote ACADEMY99

The Beauty Academy also offer a discounted insurance scheme with Balens; a Specialist Insurance Brokers aimed at Health and Well-Being Professionals, offering both Therapist and Student Therapist insurance for those who train with us. To learn more about the Balens insurance scheme, please click here.

All of our diploma courses enable you to work from both home and mobile offering the specialised treatment(s) that you have completed. You can start earning by offering treatments to paying clients as soon as you have obtained your insurance.

We offer high-quality ABT accredited training with experienced tutors, professional equipment and a great atmosphere to train in. Our training centres are well-equipped, within easy reach of public transport and regularly inspected by the awarding body (VTCT) which we provide qualifications through; to ensure we are giving you the best service for your money. We pride ourselves on working with only qualified and industry experienced tutors who are friendly, welcoming and happy to go the extra mile to deliver the very best student experience possible. 

All courses are run as smaller groups than most other providers, allowing plenty of opportunity to ask questions or seek further support if required. Our training centres are permanent and exclusive to us and they are always set-up ready to begin your training. All centres have the very latest equipment and products required to adhere to industry standards. We also provide free and unlimited on-going access to our Support Team who are available to answer queries or provide guidance within any aspect of your course with us, contactable on either email or telephone.

Once you feel confident in completing basic make-up, you may wish to progress onto our advanced skills Master Classes to enhance your skill-set and allow you to offer treatment services to your clients tailored specifically for special occasions / weddings or indeed to begin working as a freelance make up artist for which you will require more advanced techniques and knowledge. This course however, represents an excellent basic introduction to the exciting make-up industry. To progress your skills, you might like to move on to the Celebrity Master Class Course or the Glamour Master Class Course.

Those looking to quickly gain a more advanced knowledge than the basic introduction this course alone would provide (e.g. to specialise as a Freelance Make Up Artist); should consider our 3 Day Professional Make Up Artist training course which will take you from the basics as a beginner right through to more advanced skills and adapting techniques for a wider range of make up looks.

You may consider completing a VTCT qualification in make-up or beauty to further your career opportunities within this industry. To learn more about the qualifications that we offer, please click here.