Online Only Complete Nail Technicians Course.
Online Only Complete Nail Technicians Course.
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Complete Nail Technician Course – Online Training
Cost £649 • Study at your own pace • Fully ABT Accredited
Accessible Worldwide
This is the ultimate beginner’s nail course, a complete online programme that takes you from total beginner to fully qualified, insurable nail technician. Covering Manicure, Pedicure, Gel Polish, Soft Builder Gel in a bottle, Hard Gel, and Acrylic, you’ll gain every skill you need to build a safe, professional, and successful career in nails.
Delivered through my award-winning online learning platform, this comprehensive course gives you step-by-step video demos, full theory, practical guidance, and unlimited tutor support. With lifetime access, you can study in your own time, at your own pace, with no strict deadlines.
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:
• Professional spa manicure techniques
• Professional spa pedicure techniques
• Nail anatomy, preparation & safety
• Gel polish application (5 finishes) & removal
• Builder gel overlays and structured BIAB application
• Hard gel overlays and extensions using tips and forms
• Acrylic application including overlays, sculpting and infills
• Shaping, filing and refining for strength and style
• Classic red and French finishes
• Safe removal and client aftercare
• Troubleshooting issues such as lifting, cracking or poor retention
• Business basics – treatment pricing, setup and client care
• Self-care in the industry
And much much more.......
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for complete beginners who want to train in all the core nail systems at once and qualify as a fully rounded nail professional. Training is delivered online with clear, simple explanations, giving you confidence from day one.
What qualification will I receive?
Upon successful completion of your case studies and assessments, you will be fully qualified in:
• Manicure Treatments
• Pedicure Treatments
• Gel Polish Treatments
• Builder Gel in a bottle Treatments
• Hard Gel overlays and enhancments
• Acrylic Nail Enhancements
• Health & Safety (including allergies and contraindications)
• Anatomy & Physiology (beginner nail level)
This qualification is ABT-accredited, fully certified and insurable, enabling you to start working professionally with paying clients.
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 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 as a confident, professional nail technician with the full range of skills needed to succeed in the nail industry.
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.