
Two-Year Beauty Therapy Qualification
The two-year programme that awards the nationally recognised professional beauty therapy qualification. Combines online theory with in-person practical training at our own venues in Liguria.
~700 hours of theory + ~1,100 hours of practical training and placement at our own venues in Liguria. Final exam before the Commissione regionale.
Recognition: Professional Beauty Therapy Qualification — issued by Schola Mastro, accredited body with Regione Liguria for Professional Training (Craft Sector), under Law 1/1990, implementing regional regulations and Legislative Decree 13/2013. Valid in Italy and EU member states (Directive 2005/36/EC). Does not in itself authorise opening a beauty centre independently.
Prerequisites
Formal requirements to enrol in this programme.
- 18 years or older
- Lower secondary school diploma
- For international students: spoken and written Italian language proficiency
Programme
Contents of the training path.
- Skin anatomy and physiology
- Cosmetology and cosmetic ingredients
- Facial treatments: cleansing, hydration, anti-ageing
- Body treatments: aesthetic massage, drainage, body sculpting
- Manicure and pedicure
- Hair removal techniques
- Electro-cosmetic equipment for aesthetic use
- Hygiene, sanitation and beauty centre safety
- Industry regulations and Law 1/1990
- Client management and consultation
Career paths
What you can do on completing the programme.
- Employed beauty therapist in a beauty centre, spa or wellness hotel
- Can progress to the professional licence to open your own beauty centre
- Recognised in Italy and EU member states
The next step
Professional Beauty Therapy Licence
The licence to practise beauty therapy independently and open your own beauty centre. Direct entry for those with the two-year qualification or three years of documented experience.
Graduates of this course
Students who completed this programme and gave consent to appear here.

Giulia M.
Estetista, La Spezia
Qualifica Professionale Estetista — Corso Biennale
«Avevo paura che un corso online non fosse abbastanza. Mi sbagliavo: l'attestato è stato riconosciuto subito dal centro estetico dove lavoro ora.»
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