The aesthetics industry is evolving quickly. Standards are rising, clients are more informed, and practitioners are increasingly expected to demonstrate recognised qualifications along with practical skills.
Getting qualified is step one. After that, it’s deciding what you’d like to add next — more advanced skills, a new treatment, or a recognised qualification.
1. Assess Where You Are Now
– Have you completed introductory training and built some experience?
– Are you confident in your practical skills, but unsure how your qualifications will stand up as regulations change?
– Are you ready to move into more advanced procedures and expand your treatment portfolio?
Taking a moment to look at where you are now makes it easier to choose your next step with confidence.
2. Taking Your Skills Further
You might decide to deepen your expertise in one area. Advanced masterclasses and hands-on training in small groups can help you fine-tune your work and feel more confident offering higher-level treatments.
Others decide to broaden their scope. Adding complementary treatments or clinical qualifications can strengthen your professional profile and open up new opportunities.
There isn’t one right answer. It comes down to what makes sense for you at this stage.
3. Qualifications and Future-Proofing Your Career
As standards in the industry rise, qualifications are coming under more scrutiny.
You may have started with CPD training, which is a great way to build practical skills. However, as regulations tighten, more clinics and insurers are looking for recognised, regulated qualifications.
A regulated qualification shows that your training has been independently assessed and meets national standards. It can give you added reassurance and make a real difference when applying for insurance, licences or clinic roles.
If you’re thinking long-term, it’s worth understanding how your current certificates fit into the bigger picture.
4. Thinking Long-Term
Trends move fast in aesthetics. Proper training and recognised qualifications stand the test of time.
Putting time into recognised qualifications and proper hands-on training gives you something solid to build on.
5. Choosing the Right Academy
When planning your next step, it’s worth looking closely at the academy you choose.
Check:
- Which awarding organisations the qualifications are registered with
- Whether the qualification is Ofqual regulated
- How much hands-on practical training you’ll receive
- Who will be teaching you, and their professional background
- What support is available once your course is complete
Your training should not just teach a treatment. It should leave you feeling confident, capable and properly qualified.
Looking Ahead
There’s no pressure to decide everything at once, but taking time to think about where you’d like your training to lead can make a real difference over the next few years.
However you decide to develop your skills, taking the time to think it through now will help you feel more confident about where you’re heading.
If you’d like to talk through your options, our team is always happy to help. Get in touch