Level 5 Aesthetic Skin Practitioner
An advanced skin programme for aestheticians and skin specialists: skin science, advanced peels, microneedling, energy-based devices and combination treatment planning.
Accredited programmes designed by practising clinicians
An advanced skin programme for aestheticians and skin specialists: skin science, advanced peels, microneedling, energy-based devices and combination treatment planning.
Our advanced programme for experienced aesthetic practitioners: evidence-based practice, complex skin cases, advanced device protocols and clinic leadership.
Learn facial anatomy, patient assessment and safe botulinum toxin techniques for the upper face.
Lip, nasolabial and marionette treatments with a strong focus on vascular safety and complication management.
Full-face balancing, cannula techniques and advanced complication management for experienced injectors.
Superficial and medium-depth peels, skin typing, aftercare and combination protocols.
Whether you inject or specialise in skin, there is an accredited route for you
Build advanced skin expertise with our structured Level 5 and Level 6 programmes — from skin science and peels to complex cases and clinic leadership.
Physicians, dentists and eligible healthcare professionals progress from foundation injectables to full-face masterclasses towards Level 7 practice.
Programmes for every stage of your aesthetic career
Botulinum toxin and dermal filler programmes from foundation to masterclass level.
From £1,450.00Chemical peels, microneedling and advanced skin treatments.
From £590.00Level 5 Aesthetic Skin Practitioner and Level 6 Advanced Aesthetic Practice.
From £2,950.00Skin boosters, polynucleotides and mesotherapy for radiant, healthy skin.
From £950.00Four clear steps from enrolment to certification
Choose your course, confirm eligibility and pay securely by card or bank transfer.
Complete on-demand video lessons. Your watch time is tracked to meet CPD standards.
Attend a supervised, hands-on practical day with our expert faculty.
Pass the online assessment and receive your verifiable CPD certificate.
Clinical excellence, flexible learning and recognised certification
Every programme is accredited by The CPD Group.
Learn from clinicians who treat patients every week.
Structured programmes for aestheticians and skin specialists.
Supervised hands-on practice in small groups.
Complication management built into every course.
Student Services and mentoring after you qualify.
Supervised treatments on real models in a clinical setting
Anatomy, product handling and safety briefing.
Watch your trainer treat a model step by step.
Treat your own models with one-to-one guidance.
Competency sign-off and personal development plan.
Real feedback from healthcare professionals and aestheticians
“The online modules were outstanding, and the practical day gave me the confidence to start offering filler treatments the very next week.”
“Clear, structured and genuinely evidence-based. The watch-time tracking kept me disciplined and the trainers were incredibly supportive.”
“The Level 5 programme finally connected the science with the treatments I perform every day. I'm now enrolled on Level 6.”
Everything you need to know before you enrol
All questions Contact usClinicians (physicians, dentists, nurses and other registered healthcare professionals) and aestheticians. Injectable courses are for clinicians, while our Level 5 and Level 6 programmes and skin courses are designed for aestheticians and skin specialists.
You can study at your own pace. Your watch time is tracked per lesson, and once every lesson is complete your practical training day unlocks.
At our London training centre and partner clinic. Available dates and seats are shown in your dashboard once your online learning is complete — see all dates on our Practical Training page.
Our courses are CPD accredited by The CPD Group. Every certificate has a unique number that can be verified online.
Securely by card through Stripe, or by bank transfer using your unique payment reference.
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