Qualifications & Training
Our Programmes
Industry-recognised qualifications designed for beauty, hair, and aesthetics professionals who are ready to teach.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training
The nationally recognised qualification that gives you the credentials to teach professionally.
The Level 3 AET is the essential starting point for any beauty or aesthetics professional who wants to teach. Recognised across the industry and required by most awarding bodies, this qualification proves you can deliver effective, structured training to adult learners. Our fast-track pathway is designed to fit around your existing clients and commitments — no need to put your career on hold.
Who is this for?
Ideal for hair, beauty, and aesthetics professionals who want to start teaching their skills — whether in a salon, academy, or their own training space.
What you'll achieve
Investment
£275
Further Pathways
Continue your educator journey
CPD Certified Level 3 Award in Education and Training
Developed to give you all the teaching techniques required to train others in the treatments you are certified in. As well as gaining a full understanding of how to teach in the industry, you will learn how to create training manuals, lesson plans, and navigate the accreditation process. We recommend the best accreditation body for you based on your certificates and experience so you can start delivering training as soon as possible.
Delivery: One-to-one or group
Assessment: Workbooks and a micro teach
CIBTAC OFQUAL Level 3 Award in Education and Training
A practical and knowledge-based qualification aimed at trainee teachers, providing an introduction into teaching. The units have been identified by employers as the most appropriate for working as a teacher or trainer. Ideal for those seeking a regulated, internationally recognised credential to underpin their teaching practice.
Delivery: Distance learning, one-to-one, or groups
Assessment: Portfolio submission and a micro teach
CIBTAC OFQUAL Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training
A practical and knowledge-based qualification aimed at equipping learners with the skills required to provide and deliver education to learners aged over 16 and to gain employment in education. The units have been identified by employers as the most appropriate for working as an educator or trainer in the post-16 sector.
Delivery: Distance learning, one-to-one, or groups
Assessment: Written assignments, portfolio, and three assessed teaching observations
ABT Accredited Award in Education and Training
An ABT-accredited qualification designed for beauty and aesthetics professionals who want to teach. This course provides the teaching techniques and theoretical grounding needed to train others in your specialist treatments, with the backing of one of the industry's leading awarding bodies.
Delivery: One-to-one or group
Assessment: Workbooks and a micro teach
CPD Certified Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology
A comprehensive CPD-certified diploma covering the anatomy and physiology knowledge essential for beauty, aesthetics, and holistic therapy professionals. This qualification provides the underpinning scientific knowledge required by many awarding bodies and is an excellent addition to your professional portfolio.
Delivery: Distance learning
Assessment: Written assessments
CIBTAC Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
This CIBTAC qualification equips you with the skills to formally assess learners in a workplace setting. Ideal for educators and trainers who want to extend their practice to include competence-based assessment, enabling you to verify and certify the skills of your own students.
Delivery: Distance learning or one-to-one
Assessment: Portfolio submission and observed assessments
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
No prior teaching experience is required for the Level 3 AET. You just need to be working in or have experience in your specialist subject area — in this case, hair, beauty, or aesthetics.
Our fast-track pathway is designed to be completed flexibly around your existing commitments. Most students complete it within a few weeks, studying at their own pace.
Yes. The Level 3 Award in Education and Training is an Ofqual-regulated qualification recognised across the UK and required by most awarding bodies as a prerequisite for delivering accredited beauty and aesthetics training.
Yes. Our programme is delivered online and through blended learning, so you can study from anywhere in the UK without needing to attend a fixed location.
Ready to take the next step?
Speak to our team about the right programme for you.