Builder Gel Online Course (Accredited & Insurable)
Builder Gel Online Course (Accredited & Insurable)
Couldn't load pickup availability
Builder Gel Course – Online Training
From £99 • Study at your own pace • Fully ABT Accredited
Accessible Worldwide
This fully accredited online course teaches you how to apply, refine, and maintain builder gel, one of the most in-demand systems in today’s nail industry.
Whether you’re brand new to builder gel or want to sharpen your skills, this course will give you the confidence to offer structured overlays and natural-looking enhancements with strength and durability.
Delivered through my award-winning online platform, you’ll gain full theory, step-by-step video demos, and guided lessons. With lifetime access and ongoing tutor support, you can study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever you need.
Course Access & Learning
• Study at your own pace with no strict deadlines
• Lifetime access to all theory, demos, and resources
• Ongoing tutor support before, during, and after your course
• Exams and case studies completed online for certification
In this course, you’ll cover:
• What builder gel is and how it differs from other systems
• The science of the product and safe usage
• Nail anatomy, prep & structure theory
• Applying builder gel as an overlay on natural nails
• Creating short structured extensions tips and forms (OPTIONAL)
• Apex placement, filing, refining & finishing techniques
• Troubleshooting issues like lifting, cracking or peeling
• Safe removal methods & client care advice
• Infills and ongoing maintenance
• Product knowledge, treatment pricing & business basics and much much more.....
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for beginners looking to add builder gel to their skill set. Training is delivered online with clear, simple explanations, giving you confidence from the very first lesson.
Note: This qualification does not cover gel polish.
What qualification will I receive?
Upon successful completion of your case studies and assessments, you will be fully qualified in:
• Builder Gel in a bottle Overlays and Short Extensions (optional)
• Health & Safety (including allergies and contraindications)
• Anatomy & Physiology (nail and skin level)
This qualification is ABT-accredited, fully certified and insurable, enabling you to begin offering builder gel services professionally.
Entry Requirements: None required (minimum age 16).
Insurance during training: You must hold student insurance while completing your training and case studies. A discounted student policy is available through ABT; you’ll receive the discount code inside the course. To check my accreditation, please head to the ABT website.
Why train with Melanie Lewendon Academy?
• Multi award-winning educator with many awards and accolades (Scratch Educator of the Year 2024 & Online Educator of the Year 2025)
• Fully ABT-accredited, certified and insurable
• Lifetime access to my award-winning online platform, regularly updated
• Ongoing tutor support before, during, and after training
• Guided, easy-to-follow lessons explained simply, no big words or confusion
• Highest industry standards to ensure your career is safe, professional and successful
Exams and case studies must be completed online within the course platform as part of your assessment process.
Please note: this course includes an immediate digital element. For this reason, refunds are not available once access has been given. For full details, please see our Refund Policy.
By combining guided online training with lifetime access to my award-winning platform, you’ll qualify with confidence, clarity, and the practical skills to deliver builder gel services safely and professionally.
As soon as you purchase your course, your access is activated automatically.
Head to the “My Course Hub” section of the website and log in using the email address you used at checkout. Your purchased course will appear on your dashboard, simply click on the course and it will open into all of your lessons.
If it’s your first time logging in, you may receive an automated email to set your password or confirm your account. Please check your spam/junk folder for any emails that may have been filtered and mark them as safe.
If you can’t see your course after purchase, try logging out and back in again. If you still need help, email studentcare@melanielewendonacademy.co.uk and I’ll get you sorted.
For information on cancellations and refunds, please see our Refund Policy.
This course is fully accredited by ABT (Association of Beauty Therapists), and fully certifiable and insurable. On successful completion of your case studies and exams sent via your portal, you will receive your professional certificate, enabling you to obtain insurance and work with paying clients.
You must hold student insurance while completing your training and case studies. A discounted student policy is available through ABT; you’ll receive the discount code inside the course.
Your learning is supported by my award-winning online course platform, with lifetime access and regular updates to reflect current standards and techniques. To verify my accreditation, please visit the ABT website.