This course has been developed for beauty and holistic therapists and nail technicians who wish to start their own business whether from home, mobile or in a salon.

The course covers all the essentials of starting up your own business as well as a guide to marketing the business.

The course has been written by leading industry experts and includes voiceovers and images as well as online examinations to guarantee you get the best learning experience. All modules and examinations are completed online with full online support available. Once you have completed the course, you will receive a downloadable manual of all the information from the course as well as a GTi certificate in Starting and Marketing Your Business.

Online course fees £72

This course has been developed for beauty and holistic therapists and nail technicians who already have their own business and are looking for effective ways to promote it. It is suitable for any beauty business owner, whether at home, mobile or in a salon.

This course covers all the essentials of marketing your business including an evaluation of different advertising methods and a detailed explanation of the marketing mix.

The course has been written by leading industry experts and contains voiceovers and images as well as online examinations to guarantee you get the best learning experience. All modules and examinations are completed online with full online support available. Once you have completed the course, you will receive a downloadable manual of all the information from the course as well as a GTi certificate in Marketing Your Business.

Marketing your Business is fully accredited by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists and is worth 8 CPD points.

Online course fees £47

This course has been developed for beauty and holistic therapists and nail technicians who are wanting to start their own business, whether it be home-based, mobile or in a salon.

This course covers all the essential information which you will need to know when setting up in business including an overview of the different types of beauty businesses and modules on business accountancy and administration.

The course has been written by leading industry experts and contains voiceovers and images as well as online examinations to guarantee you get the best learning experience. All modules and examinations are completed online with full online support available. Once you have completed the course, you will receive a downloadable manual of all the information from the course as well as a GTi certificate in Starting Your Own Business.

Starting your own Business is fully accredited by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists and is worth 8 CPD points.

Online course fees £47

Health & safety is an essential part of any business. It protects the business owners, staff and customers, and is something that everyone should be aware of. Whatever your role, you need to know what health and safety legislation you are governed by, as well as understanding a safe way to conduct your tasks. A good understanding of health and safety will help to keep problems and incidents to a minimum and ensure the safe running of your business.

The GTi course in Health & Safety covers all the essential legislation and information which you will need to know when working in the beauty, nails and holistic industry. This course is highly recommended in support of professional membership and development through the Guild of Beauty Therapists.

This online theory course is completed at home, in your own time, and gives you flexible learning designed to fit in around your lifestyle. Full tutorial support is available throughout your learning experience.

The GTi Health & Safety course includes valuable information regarding waste, fire safety and injuries. It also includes a template of a risk assessment which is available, along with the course manual, to download once you have completed the course.

The course is beautifully written by leading industry experts and accompanied by images, diagrams and a voiceover to give you the best possible learning experience.

Health & Safety is fully accredited by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists and is worth 5 CPD points.

Online Course fees £47

Professional therapists are required to comply with all relevant legislation affecting their businesses and must act professionally at all times towards clients and fellow practitioners. Professional therapists are responsible for the health and safety of their clients and themselves. They must also abide by a strict code of ethics as laid down by the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists.

The GTi course in Professional Standards for Therapists covers all the essential legislation and professional ethics required for working in the industry as specified in the National Occupational Standards for level 2 and 3 treatments in beauty, nails and holistic therapy. This course is a pre-requisite for many practical treatment courses and is highly recommended in support of professional membership and development through the Guild of Professional Beauty Therapists.

As a Professional therapist, you will need to comply with any new legislation that is introduced, and be aware of any changes that are made to existing legislation. Once you have completed the Professional Standards for Therapists course, you will continue to receive updates of any changes to UK legislation that will affect your business.

Professional Standards for Therapists has been accredited by the Guild for Continuing Professional Development and is worth 10 CPD points.

Online Course fees £59