Advanced Aesthetics Academy
Helping Aesthetic Professionals Master Advanced Treatments & Build Thriving Careers | Trainer | International Examiner | Industry Leader
The AAA offers students access to the latest technology in the industry. The Academy provides internationally accredited training in high tech beauty treatments including IPL, Laser and Microdermabrasion. We also offer higher level Physiology of Ageing and Salon Management. The Academy is run by Nicola Murphy. Nicola has over 17 years experience in the beauty industry as a therapist, tutor and exa
09/10/2025
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29/09/2025
Ready to elevate your skin analysis and assessment confidence?
Join our Advanced Skin Assessment course and learn to:
✅ Analyse skin at a cellular level
✅ Use diagnostic tools with precision
✅ Understand active ingredients and ageing theory
✅ Create tailored treatment plans with evidence-based insight
Includes an interactive workbook and expert-led online sessions.
Starts Tuesday 7th October 6:30pm – 9:30pm (4 evening sessions)
Delivered online with independent tasks
Secure your spot today https://advancedaesthetics.ie/course/4481/
16/09/2025
Ready to Take Your Skin Knowledge to the Next Level? If you're serious about skin, it's time to go beyond the surface.
Join our Advanced Skin Assessment Course and gain the clinical insight needed to deliver truly personalised, results-driven treatments. Perfect for qualified skin therapists ready to upskill and elevate their expertise.
Location: Advanced Aesthetics Academy, Waterford
Dates: 4 online sessions – Tuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th October (6:30–9:30pm) Course Fee: €325
This is your chance to deepen your clinical confidence, refine your consultation skills, and stand out in a competitive industry.
Book now or get more info:
Events for May 2025 – Advanced Aesthetics This course is designed to help therapists enhance their understanding of the skin and improve their facial analysis skills at a cellular level. A deeper comprehension will enable learners to develop detailed treatment plans tailored to individual client needs.
09/09/2025
Ready to Start Your Journey in Aesthetics?
Our VTCT/ITEC Level 3 Certificate – Access to Aesthetics is now open for enrolment!
This beginner-friendly course is designed for those with no prior beauty therapy experience who want to enter the world of advanced skin treatments and aesthetics.
What You’ll Learn:
Skin analysis & facial skincare
Anatomy, physiology & pathology
Electrical science for beauty therapy
Health & safety in the salon
Client consultation & care
Blended Learning Format
✔️ Online tutorials + Onsite practicals
✔️ Start anytime
✔️ First practical dates: 11th & 12th October
Deposit: €500 (payment plans available)
Eligible for TSG funding if you're receiving Social Welfare
https://advancedaesthetics.ie/course/beginners-aesthetics/
Location: Advanced Aesthetics Academy, Waterford
Progression: This course opens doors to Level 4 qualifications in Laser, Skin Needling, Peels & more!
13/08/2025
Ready to Master Advanced Skin Treatments? Join our Award in Advanced Electrolysis course and gain the skills to treat skin tags, milia, thread veins, and more using advanced electrical epilation techniques.
Duration: Blended learning - Virtual Classroom & 3 Days 20th, 21st & 28th September onsite at the Academy
Course Fee: €975
Certification: VTCT/ITEC Level 4 Award in Skin Blemish Removal (QCF)
This hands-on training is perfect for qualified beauty or medical professionals looking to expand their treatment portfolio and offer high-demand services with confidence.
Learn to perform precise blemish removal without damaging surrounding tissue for longer lasting results.
Boost your career with a specialist qualification, a must for skin specialists.
Limited places available! Secure your spot today: https://advancedaesthetics.ie/course/award-in-advanced-electrolysis/
05/08/2025
Ready to start your journey as a Skin Therapist?
Whether you're a beginner or a qualified makeup artist, lash technician, or holistic therapist looking to gain a formal skin qualification, our VTCT/ITEC Level 2 Award in Skincare & Facial Massage is the perfect next step.
This internationally recognised qualification provides the essential foundation in skin analysis, facial massage, and professional skincare techniques — ideal for expanding your treatment menu or progressing toward aesthetics.
Location: Advanced Aesthetics Academy, Waterford
Onsite Dates: 11th & 12th October, 9th, 15th & 16th November
Online Theory: 3 tutorials at your own pace.
Course Fee: €895 (TESG funding available—check with your local Social Welfare office)
Learn how to:
✔️ Perform professional facial skincare treatments
✔️ Analyse skin types and conditions
✔️ Perform relaxing facial massage
✔️ Provide expert aftercare advice
✔️ Communicate confidently with clients while creating bespoke skincare treatments and homecare plans.
No previous qualifications needed—just a passion for skincare and a willingness to learn
Enrol now and find full details here:
https://advancedaesthetics.ie/course/award-in-skincare-facial-massage/
Advanced Aesthetics Choosing Advanced Aesthetics means investing in top-tier education and training, ensuring that learners receive the highest standards of instruction and support in the aesthetic field.
31/07/2025
Ready to Start Your Career in Advanced Aesthetics — Even Without Experience?
If you've ever dreamed of becoming a skin therapist, now is your moment.
Our VTCT Level 3 Certificate – Access to Aesthetics is designed for:
• Beginners with no prior experience
• Holistic/massage therapists ready to upskill
• Students with Facial Skincare or Anatomy & Physiology units who want to build a pathway into aesthetics
What You’ll Learn:
• Skin analysis & consultation
• Electrical science in skin therapy
• Facial massage & skincare techniques
• Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology
What’s Next? This course unlocks progression to Level 4 qualifications such as Laser, Peels, and Skin Needling etc — without needing full beauty qualifications.
Blended learning: online + practical at the Academy in Waterford
Small class sizes and hands-on practical training
Highly experienced tutors working in the Aesthetic industry
TSG Funding available for eligible learners
Start anytime | Next practical training in October
Deposit €500 | Payment plans available
https://advancedaesthetics.ie/course/beginners-aesthetics/
22/05/2025
Beauty professionals deserve better than fast-track and inconsistent injectables training. Now you have it.
VTCT Skills has launched a fully regulated Level 4–7 progression route, designed specifically for non-medical beauty professionals.
Mapped.
Structured.
Built for real safety and real skill.
Explore the new route: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0kllks0
Read the blog: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0kllmm0
11/05/2025
Last Call: Secure Your Seat for Our May & June Courses! -
Last Call: Secure Your Seat for Our May & June Courses! VTCT/ITEC Certificate in LASER & Core of Knowledge This qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a LASER Systems practitioner specialising in hair growth reduction and skin rejuvenation.
02/05/2025
Beauty professionals have been locked out of reliable Injectables Training for too long.
That’s about to change.
We’re launching credible, regulated, and safe injectable qualifications — with a clear progression route from Level 4 to Level 7, built specifically for non-medical beauty professionals.
Because the expertise already exists across the beauty sector, it’s time the training did too.
Join the launch webinar on 21 May at 2pm - https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0jN4zl0
Find out more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0jN7Q40
22/04/2025
Ready to Level Up Your Skincare Expertise? ✨🌿
Join us at Advanced Aesthetics Academy for our mccosmetics Certificate in Skin Peeling – a comprehensive course designed for beauty and medical professionals ready to master the art and science of chemical peels.
💆♀️ What you’ll learn:
✅ In-depth skin analysis & consultation techniques
✅ Understanding acids & peel mechanisms
✅ Safe, effective peel protocols for various skin concerns
✅ Hands-on training with professional-grade peels
✅ Treatment planning & live demonstrations
📦 Includes Skin Peeling Product Kit - 4 Peels, pre and post care
📅 Onsite Practical: Sunday 27th April | 10am–5pm
💻 Online theory at your own pace (allow 4–5 hours)
🎓 Includes certification + 3 case studies
💶 Course Fee: €650 (Training + Kit Included)
📍 Location: Unit 5, Waterford Business Park, Cork Road, X91 K259
https://advancedaesthetics.ie/course/mccosmetics-peels/
27/02/2025
🚨 Enroll Now for the VTCT/ITEC Level 2 Award in Skincare! 🚨
Are you ready to elevate your skills and embark on a rewarding career in the beauty and aesthetic industry? Our Level 2 Award in Skin Care (QCF) is here to help you achieve just that!
No prior qualifications needed. Suitable for beginners and make-up artists without formal skin qualifications
Course Content: Facial skincare: anatomy & phsiology of the skin, consultation, skin analysis, product knowledge, cleansing, exfoliation massage, masks, and more..
Course Dates:
Online Theory: 3 online tutorials, 5 hours each
Onsite Training: 15th March, 30th March, 13th April
Course Fees: €795
TESG funding available (contact local Social Welfare for details)
🔗 Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career! Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming a qualified beauty or aesthetic therapist.
https://advancedaesthetics.ie/course/award-in-skincare-facial-massage/
Events for February 2025 – Advanced Aesthetics The Level 2 Award in Skin Care (QCF) is a qualification that has been specifically designed to develop your practical skills in; how to provide facial skin care. Underpinning this qualification you will develop a sound knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment and how to promot...
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