How to choose the right CPD nail course?

An important part of learning how to be a nail technician is ensuring you choose the right nail course. The number of nail technicians has risen in recent years due to a larger demand as people are spending more on treatments and is one the fastest growing sectors of the beauty industry. This article will provide a brief overview of what types of nail courses you can take, how to choose the right nail course for you, the benefits of nail course accreditation and where to find CPD online nail courses.

What are the types of nail courses you can take?

There are currently a vast array of nail courses available which you can choose from. CPD nail courses apply to anyone either looking to gain new skills or improve on existing knowledge within their career. Course topics that nail technicians may attend include a variety of hands-on training such as nail repair, painting and decorating client’s nails, manicures, nail extension and art courses.

Other common nail courses that you can take to broaden your skillset include pedicure courses, acrylic nail application and UV gel courses, for example, as these all come under the nail technician profession. Each nail course offers a different syllabus and vary in length, with some of these having previous skill level requirements so it’s worth taking the time to consider the different course options to see which one is best suited for you as part of your Continuing Professional Development.

How to choose the right nail course for you?

When it comes to making up your mind and deciding which nail course to take, it is easy to get lost amongst the vast array of options available. One important thing is to make sure your own availability aligns with the course throughout its duration so that important elements of the course aren’t missed. 

Something that you may want to consider is to ask who the teacher of the course is and their previous experience as this will allow you to see their standard of work and if they are able to teach what you want to learn. This will also help to ensure that you choose the right course for your requirements, and that both your own and the instructors time and money is not wasted.

Course accreditation is increasingly crucial when it comes to researching suitable training courses and choosing the right one for you. When choosing a nail course it is important to take note of whether the course has been accredited by a trade body like HABIA, ABT and The Guild of Beauty Therapists or an independent recognised organisation such as The CPD Certification Service as meeting the industry standards.

What are the benefits of nail course accreditation?

There are several benefits of attending a course with accreditation. Taking a CPD accredited course can help to keep knowledge and skills up-to-date with any current industry trends. In addition, they may help you to gain insurance or make yourself more desirable to employers and set you apart from other candidates when applying for a job role. 

By ensuring that CPD nail courses have been accredited means that the course content is of a high enough quality, and is recognised to be educating professionals to the required industry and learning benchmarks. Benefits of taking a CPD nail course with accreditation include:

• Learn the latest industry techniques and applications
• Be taught by experienced beauty educators
• Professional confidence and credibility are enhanced
• Able to demonstrate commitment and dedication towards a specific job role or profession
• Allows individuals to build a career progression plan that supports personal or business objectives
• Enables individual development within their existing role, or even possibly higher earnings opportunities.

Where to find CPD online nail courses?

Within the CPD Courses Catalogue there is a wide range of CPD certified nail courses and training to help professionals gain the necessary skills needed in their industry, with approximately half of these now being held online. Online nail courses offer greater flexibility as they allow learning to be completed at home and can be scheduled around any existing time commitments.

All the courses shown on our website have been recognised as meeting the required high quality standards, and are suitable for any Continuing Professional Development requirements. You can search by industry or by using the CPD search bar to find relevant courses for your ongoing learning.

How to become a CPD accredited training provider?

We hope this article was helpful. The CPD Certification Service is the world's leading and largest CPD accreditation organisation, with over 25 years’ experience supporting certified CPD providers across all industry sectors. If you are considering becoming a CPD accredited training provider, please contact our team to discuss in more detail. Alternatively if you are looking to record your CPD, please go to the myCPD Portal where you can manage, track and log your learning in one simple place.