Online Course · Nails

Get Into Nail Technology and Nail Art

Whether you fancy salon shifts or your own table, this begins it. You learn manicures, polish, gel, acrylics and dip powder. A nail kit arrives, so you build speed on your own hands.

From €29a week on a plan
12 Monthsof course access
About 100hours of study
No Examsever
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaNail Technology and Artistry
Course Access12 Months
Study HoursAbout 100 hours
DeliveryFully online, self paced
AssessmentNo exams; knowledge checks and practical activities
PaymentsFrom €29 per week
Comes with
  • Nail kit included
  • Live online events and workshops
  • No entry requirements
  • Study from anywhere in Ireland
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Start With No Experience

There are no entry rules. The first lessons assume you have never held a file.

Cover Every Enhancement

Gel polish, acrylics, gels and dip powder all sit here.

Fit It Around Your Week

Self paced lessons, no class times, a full year of access.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Nail work runs from salons and nail bars to house calls. Sets take an hour or two, and good work gets photographed.

Nail Technician

Full sets, infills and repairs, week in week out.

Gel & Acrylic Nail Specialist

Focus on the systems that hold longest.

Manicurist

Shaping, cuticle care and polish, done well.

Nail Art Specialist

Designs people save and ask for by photo.

Beauty Salon Assistant

Learn a busy floor while you build speed.

Freelance Nail Artist

Your own table, your own hours.

Nail Bar Technician

High turnover work with steady walk ins.

Mobile Nail Service Provider

Bring the kit to the client instead.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every job is different, and some ask for more study, insurance or supervised practice.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Ten topics, from nail anatomy through to enhancements.

01
Nail Foundations
The science and the service standards.
Introduction to Nail Care & Technology
Providing Nail Services
Nail Anatomy & Physiology
02
Manicure And Polish
The bread and butter of a nail bar.
Manicure Techniques
Nail Polish Application
03
Enhancements
Four systems clients ask for by name.
Introduction to Nail Enhancements
Gel Polish (Shellac) Application
Acrylic Enhancements
Gel Enhancements
Dip Powder (SNS) Enhancements
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Manicure, shaping and cuticle work
  • Polish, application and finish
  • Gel and acrylic, the full enhancement set
  • Dip powder, the SNS system

As a Student

  • 12 months access, start any day
  • No prerequisites, beginners welcome
  • Knowledge checks, after each lesson
  • Trial period, 14 days from the start
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three things worth knowing.

01
A Kit To Work With

Files, brushes, base, top coat, polish, remover and cuticle oil arrive.

02
A Mentor On Call

Nicole Moore gives personal feedback through private messages.

03
Practice, Not Theory Only

Short knowledge checks, then activities where you do the service.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

MICRO-CREDENTIAL

Certificate of Achievement

An industry recognised micro-credential

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued by the college when the course is done.

Micro-Credential

Recognised across the nail and beauty trade.

Mentor Feedback

Notes on the activities you send in.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Get In Touch

Send an enquiry and say where you are starting from.

Step two

Talk It Over

An advisor runs through the kit and the lessons.

Step three

Pick A Plan

Pay upfront, or weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Get Filing

Enrol and the first module opens up.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From €29 / week
Pay upfront, or spread it over a plan.
No deposit, no credit check
No hidden fees
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
14 day money back guarantee
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need nail experience?

None at all. There are no entry rules of any kind.

Do I need a salon set up?

Not needed. The kit lets you practise at a table at home.

How long is the access?

Twelve months, and the course runs to about 100 hours.

Are there exams?

None, ever. Short knowledge checks follow each lesson instead.

Who is my mentor?

Nicole Moore. She gives personal feedback on your activities.

Can I buy products at trade prices?

Yes, through Barneys Salon Supplies while you are a student.

Is this course accredited?

It is an industry recognised micro-credential. The college is an ICOES accredited centre with CPD Standards Office accreditation. It is not a QQI award and not a national qualification. In nails, your photos speak loudest.

What if it is not for me?

There is a 14 day trial, with a full money back guarantee.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by The Career Academy.

It has taught for over 15 years. It helps more than 25,000 students a year. The nail training runs through its partner Ulleo.

ICOES accredited centreCPD Standards OfficeDelivered with UlleoKit included
Your Table, Your Sets

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Think of the first set someone posts and tags you in.

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