The Complete Nail Technician Diploma
Our #1 Best-Selling In-Person Diploma — Now Online
For years, this was our most requested and highest-attended in-person training program. We’ve taken that exact same high-ticket, salon-proven curriculum and brought it online—combining total flexible learning with the direct, hands-on guidance of weekly live mentoring. You get the full depth and quality of our premier academy training, right from your own space.
Launch your professional nail career with our comprehensive, fully accredited hybrid diploma program. Designed to take you from complete beginner to a confident, fully qualified, and insurable Nail Technician, this course combines structured online training, downloadable manuals, and direct weekly tutor support.
Key Course Details & Intake Dates
Course Start Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Christmas Break (2 Weeks): December 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (No modules or assignment submissions during this fortnight)
Course Resumes: January 4, 2027
Course Duration: 8 Months
Strict Class Limit: Capped at 15 Students Max
Important Kit Ordering Deadline: To ensure The Manicure Company Master Kit is processed, dispatched, and arrives at your door before Week 1, enrolment for the VIP Tier closes strictly on Sunday, October 18th, 2026 (2 weeks prior to course start).
Strictly Limited Seats: To guarantee every student receives direct, personal guidance and live weekly feedback from your tutor, intake for this cohort is capped at exactly 15 places. Once all 15 seats are filled, enrolment will close until the next intake.
What’s Included in Your Course:
Nail anatomy and physiology
Diseases and disorders identification
Health, safety, and hygiene standards
The business of nails, professional ethics, and client aftercare
Tools and equipment of the trade explained
Basic and luxury manicures and pedicures
Precision nail prep for maximum adhesion
The theory behind all nail systems included in the course
Gel polish application, French & ombre design, and safe removal
BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) application and removal
Hard gel overlays, removal, and extensions using tips and forms
Hard gel reverse French in 3 styles: classic, deep smile line, and chevron
E-file basics and precision filing/refining techniques for all systems
Acrylic overlays, removal, and extensions using tips and forms
Sculpted reverse French in acrylic in 3 styles: classic, deep smile line, and chevron
Master 7 core salon shapes: square, oval, round, squoval, almond, stiletto, and coffin
Infills and rebalancing for all systems
Gel-X extensions
Modern hybrid dip system
System troubleshooting across all applications
24 complete nail art tutorials (a mix of abstract, summer, and winter styles)
Full downloadable training manuals
Weekly live Sunday Zoom Q&A sessions with full tutor support during and after the course
15 Certificates!
🏆 What You Will Graduate With:
Upon successful completion of the course and practical assessments, you won't just receive a single diploma—you will be awarded 15 individual certifications:
Core Theory & Business:
Nail Anatomy & Physiology
Health, Safety & Hygiene
Professional Ethics & Client Care
The Business of Nails & Social Media Strategy
Systems & Techniques:
Natural Nail Prep & Gel Polish Application
BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) Specialist
Soft Gel Extensions (Gel-X System)
Hard Gel Extension & Sculpting
Acrylic Nail Extension Systems
Hybrid Dip Powder System
Electric File (E-File)
Art & Design:
Abstract Nail Art & Line Work
Seasonal Nail Art Techniques (Summer)
Seasonal Nail Art Techniques (Winter)
The Master Qualification:
Complete Nail Technician Diploma
Select Your Tier Below:
VIP Tier — €1,650 or interest-free payments with Klarna! (Complete Turnkey Setup) Includes full course access, weekly live mentoring, online portal access, and The Manicure Company Complete Professional Kit (Valued at €920+ RRP) shipped directly to your door with everything needed to complete the course.
Standard Tier — €850 or interest-free payments with Klarna! (Tuition Only) Includes full course access, weekly live mentoring, online portal access, and downloadable manuals. Students choose to source their own products (a full kit checklist is provided upon enrolment).
The Complete Nail Technician Diploma can be paid in full, through klarna at checkout, or, if preferred, through an 8-month payment plan.
Payment plans are available on request. Please contact me before enrolling if you would like to arrange monthly payments.
Without a kit:
The course fee can be divided into 8 equal monthly payments, with the first payment due on enrolment and the remaining seven payments made monthly thereafter.
With a kit:
The full cost of the professional kit must be paid upfront, together with the first monthly course payment. The kit cannot be divided across the monthly course payments, as kits are ordered specifically for each student.
Please note: The final assessment and certification are available once all required coursework and practical submissions have been completed successfully and the full course fee has been paid.
Accreditation & Insurance
Our Complete Nail Technician Diploma is fully accredited by AIT / ABT (Associated Irish Therapists / Associated Beauty Therapists).
Recognized Qualification: Fully recognized across Ireland and the UK, giving you an industry-approved standard of training.
Fully Insurable: Allows graduates to immediately secure professional liability insurance to start taking paying clients across Ireland and the UK.
International Respect: Built to high international industry standards, providing a solid, accredited foundation for students looking to build a career locally or abroad.
Seamless Entry: Perfect for complete beginners or existing techs looking to gain an officially recognized, insurable qualification.
Pay in Full or Spread the Cost with Klarna
Flexible payment options available at checkout, and monthly installments available on request.
