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School of Cosmetology

Beauty and personal care is a thriving, resilient industry. Our hands-on four-term certificate equips you with professional-grade skills ready for employment or self-employment from day one.

3 Certificates
3 Diplomas
4 Skills Courses
Monthly Intake

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Why Cosmetology?

Beauty and personal care is a thriving, resilient industry. Our hands-on four-term certificate equips you with professional-grade skills ready for employment or self-employment from day one.

10 Programmes Certificates, diplomas & skills
CDACC Accredited Nationally recognised credentials
NITA Skills assessed Market-ready short courses
Monthly Intake Start when capacity allows
Certificate 4 terms · CDACC · foundation skills
Diploma Level 6 6 terms · AI proficiency · 1 free short course
Career outcome Employable credentials recognised across Kenya

What you gain

Industry-standard equipment & salon Industry-standard equipment & salon
Practical client sessions each week Practical client sessions each week
CDACC national certification CDACC national certification
Entrepreneurship & salon management Entrepreneurship & salon management
Career placement support Career placement support

Career paths

Hairdresser Beauty Therapist Nail Technician Cosmetologist Spa Technician Salon Owner / Manager

Key study areas

Skin Care & Facial Therapy
Hairdressing Techniques
Nail Technology
Beauty Business Management
Lash & Brow Artistry
Salon Health & Safety
Client Communication
Make-up Application

One school, three pathways. Certificate (CDACC, 4 terms), Diploma Level 6 (CDACC, 6 terms), and NITA skills courses — all under School of Cosmetology with monthly intake subject to capacity.

Certificate Programmes

CDACC-accredited 4-term certificates. Tuition billed per term.

Programme Duration Fees per term (KSh) Entry Actions
Craft Certificate in Hairdressing
National craft certificate in cutting, styling, colouring and salon operations.
4 Terms OPEN View programme Apply
Craft Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Skincare, facial therapy, body treatments and spa-ready professional practice.
4 Terms OPEN View programme Apply
Certificate in Cosmetology Free practical kit
Integrated beauty qualification — hair, skin, nails, makeup and salon business.
4 Terms OPEN View programme Apply
Key study areas
Skin Care & Facial Therapy
Hairdressing Techniques
Nail Technology
Beauty Business Management
Lash & Brow Artistry
Salon Health & Safety
Client Communication
Make-up Application

Why Cosmetology?

Beauty and personal care is a thriving, resilient industry. Our hands-on four-term certificate equips you with professional-grade skills ready for employment or self-employment from day one.

3 Programmes
CDACC Accredited
Monthly Intake
L6 Diploma pathway
Industry-standard equipment & salon Industry-standard equipment & salon
Practical client sessions each week Practical client sessions each week
CDACC national certification CDACC national certification
Entrepreneurship & salon management Entrepreneurship & salon management
Career placement support Career placement support

Career paths

Hairdresser Beauty Therapist Nail Technician Cosmetologist Spa Technician Salon Owner / Manager

Diploma Programmes

CDACC Level 6 diplomas over 6 terms. Includes AI Proficiency and one free short course.

Key study areas
Advanced Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy & Spa
Salon Business & Leadership
Client Care & Ethics
Product Chemistry
Portfolio & Assessment

Skills Based Courses

Market-demanded NITA skills courses with a single fee for the full duration.

Course Duration Fee (KSh) Entry Actions
Facial Therapy & Massage
Skin analysis, facial treatments and therapeutic massage for spas and clinics.
3 Months OPEN View course Apply
Hairdressing
Cutting, styling, colouring fundamentals and salon workflow.
3 Months OPEN View course Apply
Make Up Artistry & Lash Technology
Bridal, editorial makeup and lash extension services for events and studios.
3 Months OPEN View course Apply
Massage
Focused therapeutic massage skills for spas, clinics and mobile practice.
2 Months OPEN View course Apply

Ready to join Cosmetology?

Monthly intake across certificate, diploma and skills programmes. Apply today or speak with admissions.