Become a qualified aesthetics practitioner. Ofqual-regulated VTCT courses. From £250. 12 months 0% interest-free payments.

CPD training is focused, treatment-specific education that can be completed over a shorter period and is well suited to practitioners who already meet the relevant prerequisites for a particular treatment. VTCT Skills qualifications are formally assessed, regulated programmes ranging from Level 3 through to Level 7, with defined theoretical learning, practical competency and assessment components. Our team can advise which route best matches your existing experience and career goals.

Entry requirements vary by course and qualification level. Foundation CPD courses and the Ultimate Beginner Fast Track are typically open to learners without prior aesthetic experience. Advanced CPD and all VTCT Skills Level 5, 6 and 7 courses require verifiable prior qualifications and, in most cases, existing clinical or aesthetic practice. A formal eligibility assessment is completed for every applicant prior to enrolment.

The VTCT Skills Level 7 Certificate and Diploma in Non-Surgical Aesthetic Injectable Procedures are advanced qualifications with strict entry criteria. Typical minimum requirements include registration on a healthcare regulator register such as the NMC, GMC, GDC, GPhC or HCPC (or equivalent qualification pathway), together with prior anatomy and physiology and injectables experience. Completion of a Level 7 qualification does not automatically grant eligibility to practise every procedure independently, obtain insurance, prescribe medicines, or meet future licensing requirements. Our team will confirm your individual eligibility before you enrol.

Botulinum toxin is a prescription-only medicine in the UK. Its prescribing, supply and administration must follow applicable UK legislation and the professional standards of the relevant regulator. Non-prescribing practitioners typically work in a documented, face-to-face prescribing model with a suitably qualified independent prescriber. We cover legal, professional and safe-practice frameworks throughout our Level 7 programme.

On successful completion of a CPD course, learners receive a dated DermaSense Academy CPD completion certificate for the training completed. VTCT Skills qualifications are issued by VTCT (Skills) as a nationally recognised, regulated qualification against the requirements of the individual programme. Certification is provided to the awarding-body specification and typical timelines.

Our CPD certificates and VTCT Skills qualifications are widely accepted by UK aesthetics insurance providers. Insurance eligibility remains a decision of the individual insurer based on your overall qualifications, prior experience, prescribing arrangements and scope of practice. We recommend confirming insurance eligibility with your chosen provider before commencing paid client work.

Classes are deliberately kept small so that every learner receives adequate live-model treatment time and one-to-one supervision. Practical sessions run in small groups with qualified practitioner trainers overseeing every procedure. Specific ratios are shared in the course specification during enrolment.

CPD courses range from one-day intensives to multi-day pathways depending on the modules selected. VTCT Skills qualifications from Level 3 to Level 7 are broader programmes and typically span several days of taught content, followed by portfolio work, case studies and formal assessment. Detailed duration and assessment schedules are provided in the course specification for each programme.

Yes. For courses over £500, 12 months 0% interest-free payment plans are available through our regulated finance partner PayItMonthly. Applications are subject to status and eligibility criteria. Deposit and payment structures are confirmed at the point of enrolment.

Practical training takes place on live models. Model access is coordinated by DermaSense Academy where required so that learners receive the treatment volume necessary to demonstrate competency. All models complete a documented consultation and consent process consistent with our clinical standards.

Yes. Learners may combine CPD modules or step through the VTCT Skills Level 3 to Level 7 pathway according to their goals, existing qualifications and available time. Our Complete Aesthetics Career Package bundles Level 3 through Level 5 as a single guided route. Bespoke pathways are quoted individually.

DermaSense Academy is located at 15 Station Parade, Cockfosters, EN4 0DL, North London. The site is a two-minute walk from Cockfosters underground station on the Piccadilly line, with free street parking nearby.

A member of our academy team reviews every enquiry and responds within one working day. We arrange a complimentary 15-minute consultation by phone or in person, complete an individual eligibility assessment against your target qualification, confirm the next available cohort date and share the full course specification. Enrolments are not confirmed until eligibility has been verified.