About us
Originally established in 1990, we are the UK’s leading provider of high quality, fast track, accredited private beauty training. We operate 9 permanent & exclusive training Academies nationwide, bringing professional beauty training local to you. All centres are staffed by practicing beauty professionals who are fully qualified educators. Our expert in-house support team is available by phone or email throughout your studies & beyond. Book with confidence!
ABOUT US
ABOUT US
UK’s Leading Provider of Private Beauty Training since 1990.
UK’s Leading Provider of Private Beauty Training since 1990.
Provider of VTCT (OFQUAL regulated) Qualifications, as well as both Classroom
& Online Courses Accredited with ABT or IPHM.
Diplomas accepted by all leading insurance providers allowing you to begin earning on completion. 9 Training Centres nationwide.
All Tutors Qualified Beauty Professionals
sharing their industry experience with students. Ongoing Support. Book with confidence!
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ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Expert beauty training at centres nationwide!
Expert beauty training at centres nationwide!
Over 36 years of beauty training expertise! Learn in small groups with personalised tutor support at our dedicated, fully equipped training centres across the UK.
Unlike providers using temporary venues, we offer professional learning environments with consistent standards and quality training. All courses are ABT and/or IPHM accredited.
Train at a location convenient for you! With courses running year-round, including Saturdays, choose from London, Milton Keynes, Manchester, Newmarket, Newcastle and Birmingham.
Loved by STUDENTS
Trusted by thousands of beauty professionals
Amazing experience
Absolutely fantastic 2 days with Kerry at London Bridge, covered Swedish massage & Indian head massage.
Kerry is a fantastic tutor and made everyone feel so comfortable and calm. The course was informative and I will definitely be back for hot stones next!
Zahra Khan
May 20, 2026
Amazing experience
Absolutely fantastic 2 days with Kerry at London Bridge, covered Swedish massage & Indian head massage.
Kerry is a fantastic tutor and made everyone feel so comfortable and calm. The course was informative and I will definitely be back for hot stones next!
Zahra Khan
May 20, 2026
Amazing experience
Absolutely fantastic 2 days with Kerry at London Bridge, covered Swedish massage & Indian head massage.
Kerry is a fantastic tutor and made everyone feel so comfortable and calm. The course was informative and I will definitely be back for hot stones next!
Zahra Khan
May 20, 2026
Amazing experience
Absolutely fantastic 2 days with Kerry at London Bridge, covered Swedish massage & Indian head massage.
Kerry is a fantastic tutor and made everyone feel so comfortable and calm. The course was informative and I will definitely be back for hot stones next!
Zahra Khan
May 20, 2026
Amazing experience
Absolutely fantastic 2 days with Kerry at London Bridge, covered Swedish massage & Indian head massage.
Kerry is a fantastic tutor and made everyone feel so comfortable and calm. The course was informative and I will definitely be back for hot stones next!
Zahra Khan
May 20, 2026
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WHY CHOOSE US
Why Choose The Beauty Academy?
Flexible Training Routes
The Beauty Academy are proud to offer the very best in flexible training routes.
We offer Classroom based training across our 8 training centres nationwide. We also offer Accredited, insurable Online Courses delivered through our online student portal accessible 24/7 to allow you to study at your own pace, with no attendance required. Learn around other commitments with full support by phone and email as you need throughout your studies, from our expert Support Team. Classroom and Online Courses are ideal for those looking to begin earning quickly working from home or mobile.
Accredited Training
We are approved training providers with VTCT demonstrating the high quality of our training. All students will receive The Beauty Academy diploma following their training days, which allows them to obtain insurance and start offering treatments from home or mobile. Upon completion of courses, students can obtain public liability (beauty) insurance at a competitive rate through our accrediting partners ABT (Associated Beauty Therapists) and IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine), through leading insurance schemes.
Whether you complete online or classroom based training to then work from home or mobile; or further enrol to gain a VTCT qualification to gain employment within beauty, you’re assured of accredited, recognised qualifications that will set you apart from the competition!
Affordable Training Options
We know starting something new can be tricky and so we make it that bit easier with flexible payment options.
We offer courses within the most popular & most lucrative treatments for a therapist to be able to offer in the beauty industry today. We are regularly updating our courses to meet the needs of our students, employers and the industry. We have courses for every budget! Our Multi Buy Course Packages save you money on the best selling courses that work well as a business start-up training package. We have a range of payment options to suit your needs from Payl8r, Clearpay and PayPal.
WHY STUDY WITH US
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Our Commitment to you through training & beyond…
DISCOUNTED INSURANCE
Receive a discount when purchasing your beauty (public liability) insurance on completion of your courses through our discounted scheme through Westminster Insurance.
EXPERT SUPPORT TEAM
Contact our expert support team by email during your studies & beyond. All emails replied to within 24 working hours.