ABOUT US

Accredited Aesthetics & Wellness Education — Built for the Future

The Institute of Cosmetologie (IOC) is the education and training arm of The Beauté Group, delivering accredited, in-demand qualifications in aesthetics, wellness, and clinical skincare.

From entry-level programmes to Level 7 qualifications, our curriculum is built around industry compliance, real-world clinical application, and business-readiness.

Our learners include aspiring practitioners, established clinicians, salon teams, corporate wellness clients and Lumi SKN Clinic franchisees — all seeking structured, CPD-backed development.

Whether online or in-person, our mission is to create confident, competent, and commercially empowered professionals — and support the education infrastructure of the wider Beauté Group ecosystem.

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Qualifications Offered

From Beginners to Level 7 — Fully Accredited Progression Pathways

Our current course offering includes:

  1. Level 2–3 Diplomas in Beauty Therapy & Facial Aesthetics
  2. Level 4 in Skin Needling, Chemical Peels, Laser & Light
  3. Level 5–7 in Aesthetic Practice (Injectables & Advanced Modalities)
  4. CPD Workshops & Short Courses
    1. Skin analysis
    2. Consultations & skin diagnostics
    3. Lumi SKN device protocols
    4. Business & retail training
  5. Educator Training Pathways
  6. Lumi Privé Therapist Accreditation (Corporate wellness delivery certification)

All qualifications are fully mapped to Qualifi standards and delivered by qualified, insured educators.

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Education Delivery

Flexible Formats. Scalable Learning. Global Reach.

We deliver training through multiple formats:

  1. In-clinic or head office-based training rooms
  2. Pop-up or salon-based delivery (UK only)
  3. Online learning via our dedicated LMS
  4. CPD Masterclasses for Lumi SKN Clinics and Skin United partners
  5. Mobile training hubs (for regional delivery)
  6. Franchise-ready academy model for international expansion

All learners gain access to our digital learning portal, tutor support, and downloadable materials — plus optional business mentoring and Lumi product training.

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Commercial Opportunities

A Scalable Education Business in a Regulated Sector

With increased demand for clinical governance, formal qualifications, and post-treatment compliance — accredited aesthetics education is a high-value, recurring revenue stream.

The IOC is currently expanding through:

  1. Franchise-ready academy model (UK & international)
  2. Corporate partnerships (Lumi Privé therapist accreditation)
  3. Upskilling modules for Lumi SKN Clinics & external salons
  4. CPD integration into Skin United Pro Platform
  5. White-label education for clinics & distributors

We also support employer-funded learning, DWP schemes, and hybrid corporate CPD programmes through government and training body alignment.

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Outcomes & Success Stories

Empowering the Next Generation of Skin Professionals

  1. 1,000+ students trained across UK and online
  2. 92% post-course employment or self-employment
  3. Lumi SKN franchisees trained directly through IOC
  4. Case studies available from clinic growth partners
  5. Employer reviews from spa groups and wellness retreats

Join the Institute of Cosmetologie — Build Skills That Build Careers

Whether you want to launch a career, scale your training team, or licence our curriculum — the IOC is your partner in accredited education and aesthetic excellence.