FAQ
Questions we are asked most
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Training and entry
Who can train with the Academy?
It depends on the course. Our beginner programmes (Fast Track into Aesthetics, the Ultimate Aesthetics Career Package, the Ultimate Skin Specialist Course and Anatomy and Physiology Level 4) have no entry requirements.
Foundation injectable courses ask for a Level 3 beauty qualification, six months in SPMU with anatomy and physiology, or a microblading or microneedling qualification. Advanced courses ask for a set period of experience at the level below. Each course page states its requirements.
Do I need previous experience?
Not for the beginner programmes. If you have no beauty or medical background, start with Fast Track into Aesthetics, the Ultimate Aesthetics Career Package, or Anatomy and Physiology Level 4 followed by a foundation course.
If you are unsure which route fits, use the Start Here page or send us a short note about your background and we will tell you honestly what we would recommend.
How many students are in a class?
Foundation Dermal Fillers, Foundation Botulinum Toxin and Fast Track are capped at three students. Advanced Dermal Fillers, Skin Boosters and Microneedling are capped at four. We keep groups small so that every student gets meaningful hands-on time with the educator.
What happens after training?
You receive your certificate for each module completed, along with a stockist list. Starter kits are sold separately and can be added when you book. You can contact the team with questions as you start treating clients, and we can point you towards the suppliers and insurers we work with.
Because we run clinics, we can also talk plainly about pricing, treatment menus and what to expect in your first months.
Are the courses accredited?
The Academy is an approved provider with The CPD Group, provider number 779331, verifiable at thecpdregister.com. Courses shown as CPD accredited carry a CPD accredited certificate; every course page states which certificate you receive.
Insurers set their own requirements for the treatments they cover, so we recommend checking with your chosen insurer before booking a treatment course. We are happy to help with that conversation.
On the day
Are models provided?
Yes. Live models are provided for every practical session, so you do not need to bring your own. Models are screened and consulted before treatment, and you treat them under supervision.
What should I bring?
Yourself, any pre-course work you were sent, a notepad and something to write with. Products, consumables and equipment for the day are supplied. Wear something comfortable that you can work in; scrubs are welcome but not required.
Where is training held?
The Academy trains from Chichester Beauty Aesthetics, 13 Market Road, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1JW, Petersfield Beauty Aesthetics, 19 The Square, Petersfield, GU32 3HR, and Eastergate Medical Aesthetics, Barnham Road, Eastergate, PO20 3RP. All of our current courses can be delivered at any of the three.
Chichester is our main Academy training centre. Course dates show which location each run takes place at, and you can tell us your preferred location when you enquire. Your joining instructions confirm the address, times and what to bring.
Booking and payment
How do I book?
Book and pay online from any course page, or enquire through the contact page or by email. Tell us which course you are interested in and a little about your background, and we will confirm suitability, upcoming dates and how to secure your place.
Are payment options available?
You can book and pay online on each course page. Secure your place with a £500 booking payment, which is deducted from your total course fee, with any remaining balance due before your course; or pay in full. Courses costing £500 or less are paid in full. Checkout accepts card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Klarna.
Your place is confirmed once we have checked your suitability and confirmed your date; if we cannot confirm it, your payment is refunded. Cancellation and refunds are explained in our booking terms. You can also send a booking request and pay once we have spoken.
Online courses
How do online courses work?
Buy a course, and it is added to your account as soon as payment is confirmed. Sign in with the same email address, work through the lessons at your own pace, sit the final assessment, and download your Academy certificate when you pass with every lesson complete.
There is no fixed schedule and no live sessions to attend.
Does an online course qualify me to perform a treatment?
No. Treatment-specific online courses are theory and professional development. They prepare you for practical training and deepen your knowledge, but practical competence in any procedure requires supervised hands-on training, which the Academy delivers in Chichester, Petersfield and Eastergate.
Are online courses CPD accredited?
The Academy is a CPD Group Approved Provider (#779331). Accreditation is confirmed course by course, and a course is only described as CPD accredited once its own accreditation is in place. Each online course page states its current CPD status; where accreditation is planned but not yet confirmed, it says so.