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I'm a Professional

You are qualified and working. This is about going further: developing your skills, protecting your practice and building something of your own.

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Your journey

WHERE TO START

Five steps, in the order that actually helps.

  1. Check your cover still matches what you actually do

    Treatment lists grow. Policies do not update themselves. If you are working outside the scope of your cover, you are not protected.

  2. Choose your next qualification with your eyes open

    Understand which route is regulated, which is CPD, and what each is worth to an employer or an insurer before you pay for it.

  3. Know the standards you are working to

    The competency frameworks and patient-safety guidance that apply to your treatments, and who sets them.

  4. Find the tools and suppliers that fit how you work

    Booking systems, payments, brands, consumables and the specialists who work in this industry rather than in general.

  5. Get around people doing the same job

    Share what works, solve problems faster, and stay connected to where the industry is going.

Picked for you

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Standards & Safety

Professional Membership Bodies

The 12 bodies serving this industry, and what membership actually gets you.

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Learning & Development

Types of Training Provider

What each kind of provider's certificate is actually worth.

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Directory

Experts & Business Support

Consultants, coaches and compliance specialists who work in this sector.

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Events

Industry Events

What is happening across beauty, spa, aesthetics and wellness.

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Build your career with people who understand it

Membership gives you the Hub, the Community, a directory listing and discounts across the Shop.

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