Aesthetics Course for Beginners in London
Two honest ways to start: our two-day, all-inclusive Pathway to Aesthetics for hands-on experience fast, or the regulated ProQual Level 3 Diploma that leads all the way to Level 7.
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Which beginner route fits you?
| Pathway to Aesthetics (CPD) | ProQual Level 3 Diploma | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Two-day intensive, hands-on programme | Ofqual-regulated diploma (610/4465/9) |
| Best for | Getting practical experience quickly | Building towards Levels 4 to 7 |
| Practical work | Yes, on live models | Knowledge-based; practical starts at Level 4 |
| Entry | Confirmed with us before booking | No formal entry requirements |
| Price | From £1,599 | Ask us for current fees |
Pathway to Aesthetics: what the two days cover
- Anatomy and physiology
- Microneedling and LED light therapy
- Vitamin injections: C, D, B12, B-Complex and biotin
- Foundation dermal fillers: lips, nasolabial folds and marionette lines
- Foundation anti-wrinkle injections: forehead, crow’s feet and glabella
- Fat dissolving injections and skin boosters
- Complication management and pairing with a prescriber
Manuals, models, products to practise with and for your model, a free complication kit, a certificate and after-support are all included.
Is two days enough to start injecting clients?
Two days gives you supervised, hands-on experience and a CPD certificate. Confidence comes from practice, and you can go on to the regulated ProQual pathway as well. We will be straight with you about what you are ready for.
Your first steps into aesthetics
Decide on your goal
Injectables, advanced skin treatments or both? Your goal decides your route.
Get first aid in place
A valid Level 3 first-aid qualification is part of the entry requirements for the higher ProQual diplomas. See our first aid course.
Start at the right level
Level 3 has no formal entry requirements, while CPD foundation courses teach one treatment at a time.
Progress
Move up through Level 4, 5 and 6 towards the Level 7 Diploma if injectables are your goal.
Mistakes beginners often make
Buying an unregulated “Level 7”
Check the awarding body and qualification number on the Ofqual register before you pay. Our guide shows you how to check a course.
Skipping first aid
The higher diplomas ask for valid Level 3 first aid, so it is worth sorting early.
Underestimating practice
Confidence comes from supervised treatments on live models, not theory alone.
Forgetting the prescriber
Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine, so non-prescribers need to work with a prescriber.
Beginner aesthetics FAQs
Can I start aesthetics with no experience?
What is included in Pathway to Aesthetics?
How much does it cost?
Is Pathway to Aesthetics a regulated qualification?
Do I need a prescriber for the injectables?
How long does it take to go from beginner to Level 7?
Do I need to be medically trained to start?
Not sure where to start?
Tell us your background and goals, and we will recommend the route that makes sense for you. Comparing academies first? Our guide to choosing an aesthetics course in North London lists the questions to ask.