Nail Technician Course (Manicure, Pedicure, Nail Art & Gel Nail)

International Open Academy

Module Exams

Included in course price

The UK’s beauty and personal care industry is worth more than £15 billion a year (and rising!) to the economy. As a nail technician, you can be part of this booming industry with your soothing massage techniques, nail art and nail decorations.

Practise on your family and friends as you work your way through the modules in our Nail Technician course - they’ll love you for it! You’ll receive online training in the most up-to-date techniques like gel nails and Shellac. Once you know how to give a manicure and pedicure professionally, you can quickly build up a bank of happy, loyal customers.

In our comprehensive Nail Technician Course covering manicure, pedicure, nail art, and gel nails, you'll acquire an array of skills essential for excelling in the nail technician domain:

1. Manicure Mastery: Learn the art of professional manicures, from nail shaping and cuticle care to hand massages, preparing you to deliver flawless manicure services.

2. Pedicure Expertise: Dive into the techniques of perfecting pedicures, focusing on foot care, exfoliation, callus removal, and nail enhancements, ensuring comprehensive foot treatments.

3. Creative Nail Artistry: Explore your artistic side by mastering various nail art techniques, including designs, patterns, and embellishments, allowing you to create stunning and intricate nail art for diverse client preferences.

4. Precision in Gel Nail Application: Acquire proficiency in gel nail application, from nail preparation to gel polish application and curing techniques, ensuring precise and long-lasting gel nails for your clients.

Enroll in our Nail Technician Course today to acquire these invaluable skills and kickstart your journey toward becoming a skilled and sought-after nail technician!

You’ll also learn:

• How to recognise and treat different types of skin
• Hand exercises and how to massage hands
• Great pedicure techniques and mastering foot massage
• All the latest trends and techniques for decorating nails
• Different types of nail polish and current trends in nail fashion
• The specific skills needed to apply and remove gels and Shellac to keep the natural nail healthy

Master the art of making hands, feet and nails look and feel wonderful by following the step-by-step instructions to manicures, pedicures and nail art in our easy-to-follow course. You can learn at your own pace, re-read the material and keep your course forever. That means you can refresh your memory about a particular technique or treatment whenever you wish.

Start learning everything you need to become a nail technician straightaway. Once you’ve successfully completed our Nail Technician course, you can receive an accredited certificate to show to your clients or put on display in your salon.

How is the Nail Technician course assessed?

By studying how to be a nail technician online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam. There is a short exam at the end of each module for you to take, You’ll know your score immediately.

Nail Technician Course Syllabus

Module 1: General Care Of Hands

• Skin Types
• Creams and suitable products
• Exercises for hands
• Nail disorders

Module 2: Manicure

• The steps to a good manicure
• Hand massage

Module 3: Pedicure

• Steps to a good pedicure
• Foot Massage

Module 4: Nail Art

• Types of nail polish
• Tools you need and how to add decorations
• Examples of decoration choices
• Products on the market

Module 5: Gel & Shellac Manicure

• Gel Nails
• Step by step instructions for sculpted gel nails with French manicure
• Maintaining and filling
• Shellac Style Nails
• Steps for applying Shellac

• Everyone who wishes to start a career in the beauty industry as a nail technician
• Existing nail technicians who want to learn the latest nail art trends or study an accredited course
• People working in the beauty or fashion industry who are seeking to offer an additional skill to clients
• Makeup artists who want to offer manicures and pedicures
• Beauty bloggers wishing to talk about nail art authoritatively
• Anyone who fancies improving their skills for personal use

This Nail Technician course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

• Start your own nail technician business or become a freelance nail technician
• Offer your services as a nail artist as part of a team of stylists and beauticians for photoshoots, fashion spreads, movies, TV, and high fashion catwalks
• Find work at a high-end nail salon, beauty salon or on a cruise ship
• Start a beauty blog, YouTube channel, or Instagram account
• Impress everyone with your nail skills!