Online Waxing Training Course
Our Online Waxing Course will teach you how to safely and successfully carry out a variety of waxing treatments.
Guided by our comprehensive study materials and video tutorials, this online course will take you through the process to carry out a range of the most popular waxing treatments, as well as learning the theoretical knowledge and safety procedures involved in practicing these treatments to an industry-standard
Study from the comfort and convenience of home, with an experienced course tutor on-hand to help by email. Ideal for those who wish to learn treatments for personal interest or to provide pampering to friends, family and to paying clients.
Fully Accredited by IPHM to allow you to gain insurance to work from home or mobile upon completion!
Below is a short extract from our leg waxing video:
IPHM Accredited Course. Recognised & Insurable through:
Q Who accredits the Online Courses?
The majority of our online courses are accredited by IPHM (International Practioners of Holistic Medicine) which carries international accreditation. All are accepted by leading insurer’s including Insync, Radius and many others. Accreditation means the certificate you receive is well recognised within the beauty industry and will allow you to gain insurance to work from home or mobile.
Q Who are Online courses best suited to?
Online courses are ideal for anyone, of any age, gender or background who wishes to learn a new skill from the comfort and convenience of home. Our Online courses are suitable for complete beginners and no previous knowledge of beauty is required for the vast majority of courses as the courses cover all aspects of the treatment process including health & safety, consultation and client care to enable you to perform treatments to industry standard.
The Online courses are designed to work seamlessly with PCs, laptops and most mobile devices including tablets and smart phones so you can study at your own pace, wherever you may be. Easy to follow online study materials are provided along with video tutorials filmed with professional therapists making learning engaging and straightforward. Following completion of the quick, multiple choice tests to check your understanding and a small number of case studies provided to friends or family at home, you will achieve your certificate, recognising your learning and achievement. The quick knowledge tests can be retaken as often as you require to reach the pass mark of 70% or above on each test, so no exam panic!
On completion of your course, you can gain insurance to work freelance from home or mobile delivering your treatments.
Free access is available by email to our in-house expert Support team, throughout your studies and beyond.
Q How long will I have to complete an Online Course & access the Student Portal?
You will have 12 weeks access from date of enrolment, to our online student portal to study the online learning resources at your own pace, complete the quick knowledge tests and download your practical assignment (case studies pack). You then have up to 12 months from date of enrolment to practice your treatment skills and work on the case studies. Case studies can quickly and easily be submitted to our team by email once complete. Most students complete our online courses typically within 2-6 weeks so you are given ample time to study at your own pace. The portal is available 24/7 online, allowing you to study at times and from locations to suit you – whether while commuting, during work breaks or around childcare.
If you do find you require additional time to complete your online course, this can be purchased for just £25 per course, following your initial enrolment expiring. Please note: Once your certificate has been issued all work submitted will be destroyed. We do not keep students portfolios for Online courses.
Q How can I access the Student Portal? Do I need a computer?
Our Student Portal is entirely online based and can be accessed quickly and easily from any mobile device connected to the internet including smart phones, tablets, laptops & PCs. It can be accessed at any time, anywhere in the world so you can work through the course at a pace to suit you, around any existing commitments you may have.
For those using a mobile device or tablet, you may wish to search for the free SAP Litmos app from your device app store. Once downloaded, enter domain name: thebeautyacademy and login using the login details you’ve already set up. This will give you a mobile friendly way to view the online portal and avoid any compatibility issues for all resources on mobile devices. A great way to study on the go!
Q What do I need to do to complete an Online course?
If you book your course through our website, you’ll receive details to instantly begin accessing the online portal through self-sign up. These details will be within your automatic payment confirmation email. If you have difficulties or prefer not to self-sign up, our team will process your booking within 24 working hours and send you a welcome email to set up your login details directly.
Once logged into the portal, you will find your dashboard where you can view all your active courses. You will be guided through your online course(s) so you are clear what is required at each stage. You will work through the comprehensive study materials online at your own pace; including training manuals, video tutorials and multiple choice tests to help demonstrate your understanding. You must achieve 70% on each online theory test but can retake the tests as many times as you need.
You will need to complete a small number of treatments at home on friends or family and submit evidence of these treatments to complete your course. This is approximately 3-6 treatments depending on the course, although we recommend you complete as many treatments as you need to build your confidence before submitting your practical assignment. You will need basic products and tools at home to complete these treatments so you may wish to consider our optional starter kits or you can purchase any brand from your chosen supplier to practice with.
Once all assignments are complete, submit these to [email protected] for evaluation. You will receive feedback and/or your certificate by email within 7 days. We also highly recommend the purchase of Student Insurance to cover you during your studies.
Q Do I need to purchase a starter kit to complete the course(s)?
You will need to have basic products/tools to allow you to complete a small number of treatments on friends and family, for the majority of courses. You will submit evidence of these treatments towards achieving your certificate. A selection of starter kits are available to purchase online through The Beauty Academy. Alternatively you can purchase products or kits of any brand, from your chosen supplier. Our courses are not brand specific so you are not tied to any expensive kits!
Q How can I book my online course?
It is quick, easy and secure to book onto any of our online courses through our website. You’ll receive an automatic payment confirmation email which includes a unique code for self-sign up to get instant access to your course. Alternatively if you prefer not to self-sign up or have difficulty, our team will process your booking within 24 working hours and provide a welcome email with a direct link to set up your login details and begin learning.
Q Can I attend any face to face training?
Our Online courses are very comprehensive and ensure you will learn best practice and acquire the skills required to deliver treatments to an industry standard so you are fully supported to achieve the certificate through distance learning only. However, if at any time during your 12 week online course access, you feel you would benefit from attending some face to face training*; we are happy to arrange this and we will offset the price paid for your online course against the applicable, corresponding classroom based course fee. Subject to availability, training sessions run across our training centres with attendance from 10.00am – 4.00pm and would be provided on set dates from our training schedule(s).
*This option is only available for selected courses/centres. We do not offer a face to face option for all online courses. If face to face training is an option you are considering, please contact our team to discuss this before enrolling for an Online course, to ensure you begin with the best training route for you, from the start!
Q What are the advantages of an online course?
- You can study online anytime or anywhere using most mobile devices, laptop or pc.
- You can study at your own pace around other commitments you may have, such as childcare or long working hours.
- Ideal for those who do not live local to one of our 10 training centres, or even live outside the UK.
- Ideal for those who would prefer to study over a longer duration versus classroom training, learning over 12 weeks access, with time to reflect and revisit any aspects as you prefer during your enrolment.
- Online courses can be studied either instead of attending our face to face intensive training courses or in addition to face to face training courses, as additional learning support.
- Option to arrange a face to face training session at 1 of our 10 training centres, is available when you pay the top-up to classroom fee for those who feel they would benefit from further tuition, guidance and feedback in person from a professional tutor (selected courses only, subject to availability).
- Following completion of our Online courses, you can gain insurance to work from home or mobile with your certificate. Learn more here about insurance scheme for Online courses. Recommended insurers for online courses are Radius, Insync and IPHM, with policies from around £70 per year.
What this Online (Home-study) course covers
- Health, safety & hygiene
- Consultation techniques
- Contraindications
- Different types of waxing products
- Use of hot and warm wax
- Alternative depilatory products and treatments
- Procedure for waxing legs, underarms, lip, chin and basic bikini areas
- Aftercare advice
Course benefits
Waxing treatments are sought after all year round to achieve smooth, hair-free skin, with repeat treatments required every 4-6 weeks making it a popular treatment to learn. You will learn to remove hair from the most common and delicate areas, including upper lip and chin, legs, basic bikini line and underarms, using a variety of methods. Wax depilation provides a quick and efficient way of clearing small and large areas of unwanted hair, whilst the use of hot/warm wax, the traditional procedure of hair removal, is similarly as efficient and relatively pain-free for your clients in comparison to other methods. Our online course will teach you to perform waxing treatments with confidence.
Course entry requirements
Our online 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.
What qualification will you receive?
When you have successfully completed your training course(s), you will receive a certificate issued by The Beauty Academy recognising your achievement on the Online course. These are great to support applications for further training courses, entering employment or indeed may be considered CPD for existing therapists. You will be able to provide treatments on yourself, to friends, family and clients.
You should purchase our student insurance policy (£20) while studying and then our professional insurance package (£70) before you offer treatments to paying clients. Remember to follow closely what you have learned on your course and to always adhere to best practice. You can find out more and purchase insurance online by visiting the page for Information on Insurance Scheme for online courses.
What will your career opportunities be?
The online courses are an excellent starting point for those who have a passion for beauty and wish to learn new skills. Completion of the online courses will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to provide pampering on yourself and also to friends, family and paying clients.
Upon successful completion of your online course, you will be issued with a certificate from The Beauty Academy which is recognised by Radius, the leading provider of professional beauty insurance. This will allow you to gain Therapist Insurance for just £70 (plus tax) to cover you when working from home or mobile providing your treatments. Find out more at our Insurance for Online Courses
Why choose The Beauty Academy?
Our online courses have been designed following over 29 years experience in delivering private beauty training. We understand the requirements of our students and online courses are delivered in an easy to follow way, accessible on your computer or mobile device.
Comprehensive course manuals written to the highest industry standards accompanied by video tutorials produced with our professional tutors allow you to develop the required knowledge and skills to be successful within beauty.
Our in-house Support team is available through your studies and beyond.
Ways to Pay
Card / PayPal / WorldPay: All Bookings - Payment in Full securely by telephone or PayPal / WorldPay online
By making payment in full, you can secure your course place and enjoy the greatest flexibility to book all of your training days at your preferred training centre, in the best way to suit you – whether that’s as a consecutive block (subject to availability) or taken at your own pace. Book securely online 24/7, or call our friendly Advisors by book by phone.
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Book Now, Pay Later with Klarna with no fees when you pay on time. Available on all bookings totaling £79 or more. Spread the cost over 3 equal, monthly payments.
Simply pick your courses & add to shopping basket, at checkout select Klarna Pay in 3 and then enter your details to check if you’re eligible. You’ll know instantly if you’re approved. Available to those aged 18+, resident in the UK & with a UK bank account. T&Cs apply. Find out more about Klarna with Klarna FAQs
Disclosure: The Beauty Academy is not a lender and acts only as an introducer. The credit product is provided by Klarna Financial Services UK Limited. Klarna’s Klarna’s Pay in 3 / Pay in 30 days are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Late fees may apply. Ts&Cs apply. klarna.com/uk/terms-and-conditions. Please spend responsibly. Make sure you can afford to make your monthly repayments on time. Missed payments may affect your ability to use Klarna in the future.
PayPal Credit: All Bookings £99 or more - Spread the cost with 0% interest over 4 payments
PayPal Credit allows you the option to spread the cost of any course(s) totalling £99 or more over 4 months with 0% interest*.
- It’s quick and easy to apply for PayPal Credit – all you need to do is select the PayPal Credit option when completing your order and this will prompt you to complete a short application form.
- PayPal give you a decision instantly. If approved and you accept, you’ll have a credit limit attached to your PayPal account to start using straightaway allowing to spread the cost of your training.
- Book your training & pay quickly and conveniently, all with the security and peace of mind of using PayPal (PayPal Buyer Protection provided for eligible purchases).
- PayPal provide paymemt reminders and you can manage your PayPal Credit account easily online, on mobile, tablet or desktop.
- Representative Example: 19.9% APR (variable). Purchase interest rate 19.9% p.a. (variable). Assumed Credit limit £1,200. This example illustrates the typical cost of using PayPal Credit as a standard funding method. If you take advantage of our offers and promotions, including our 0% for 4 months offer, the interest rate that applies will be lower in many circumstances.
*The minimum payment due still applies to 0% offer balances. Any remaining balance due after the 4-month promotional period or any transactions under £99 will be charged interest at 19.9% p.a. (variable). In order to maintain the 0% offer, you need to keep up monthly repayments and stay within your credit limit. Credit subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. UK residents only. PayPal Credit is trading name of PayPal (Europe) S.à r.l. et Cie, S.C.A. Société en Commandite par Actions Registered Office: 22-24 Boulevard Royal L-2449, Luxembourg RCS Luxembourg B 118 349.
Payl8r - All bookings - Spread the cost over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months; or 30 days interest free
Payl8r allows you to spread payment for your training flexibly but you can still start your courses straightaway.
Choose Payl8r at checkout and have a decision in minutes. Spread the cost of training over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. The interest rate, credit limit and payment plan you’re offered will be based on a credit check. Payl8r will consider all credit types but may ask you to complete an affordability assessment through Open Banking.
If you repay your plan in full within 30 days of application, no interest will be charged. On top of the interest agreed for your plan, there will be a £2 credit check fee and a £4.95 application fee. The credit check fee is refunded if you are approved.
Eligibility Criteria:
- must be aged 18+
- must be a UK resident
- must have online banking
- must have a regular source of income
Learn more with Payl8r FAQS here or view the Payment Calculator here
Disclaimer: Missed payments may affect your Credit File, future borrowing and incur fees.
The Beauty Academy Limited is a Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Ltd t/a Payl8r, a company registered in England under company number 08054296, and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and is entered on the Financial Services Register under reference number 675283. Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office under reference number ZA026178.
Newpay Finance - All Bookings - Spread the cost over 6 or 12 months, or a flexible credit plan
Newpay allows you to spread payment for your training flexibly but you can still start your courses straightaway.
Newpay is a flexible finance account provided by NewDay. With it, you could enjoy credit to spend everywhere you see Deko and Newpay available at checkout. It provides various payment plan options – an fixed duration instalment plan or flexible credit. So, you can repay the balance however suits you best. Just bear in mind, the interest rate, credit limit and payment plans you’re offered will be based on a credit check. There’s no minimum spend if you want to use the flexible credit payment plan. But for an instalment plan, there’s a minimum spend of £100.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged 18+ with a regular income
- Have no existing Newpay account
- Have a UK bank account & phone number
- Been resident in the UK for at least 12 months
Checking your eligibility is simple, quick, secure & won’t affect your credit score. Simply click “Will I qualify?” to complete a soft check, before applying. When ready to go ahead, simply select “Pay with finance with Newpay” at checkout to process a new finance application instantly online, or login using your existing Newpay account details when prompted (if applicable).
Learn more with Newpay FAQS here
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Miss Triesse Cole – :
I found this course really easy to follow and incredibly informative. Especially as someone who does not work in the beauty industry as of yet it allowed me to get an insight on how to correctly present myself and my business. Highly Recommend.
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Stacey Goodwin – :
Really enjoyed doing my waxing course, good amount of information.
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Lerecce Clark – :
Very informative, very helpful and would definitely use this company again!
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Denise – :
Really easy to complete & understand. It can be done at your own pace which is even better. Thank you!
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Cecilia Beauchamps – :
Coming into the online course for facials and waxings, I didn’t think I could do it on my own with out an actual instructor infront of me. But the online course actually helped me with my own schedule I have at home. Any type of question I needed it was answered promptly. I completed all course and now I’m certified!!!!! I will be back for more courses soon!! Thank you so much !
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