The Academy · For practitioners
Skin training that holds up on a Monday morning.
Three CPD-accredited courses taught in a working Manchester clinic by Nadia Reid. Six students at most, real clients from day two, and support long after you qualify.
Fig. 1 — The treatment room on a Foundation day. Every student works on a real client.
Six students at most
Nadia sees every treatment you do and corrects it there and then.
Insurer-approved
Certificates are accepted by leading UK beauty insurers.
No. 01 · The Courses
Every course, one standard.
Take them in order or join where your experience fits. Every place includes the kit you train with, lunch, and twelve months of support.
Step 1 · Foundation
Foundation skin certificate
3 days · CPD, 18 hours
Level
New to advanced skin
Starts
12–14 Oct 2026
Fee
£1,400
Deposit
£350 secures your place
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Step 2 · Advanced
Level 4 chemical peels masterclass
1 day · CPD, 7 hours
Level
Qualified therapists
Starts
9 Nov 2026
Fee
£950
Deposit
£250 secures your place
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Step 3 · Business
Business mentoring day
1 day · small group
Level
Practising therapists
Starts
23 Nov 2026
Fee
£650
Deposit
£150 secures your place
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No. 02 · Why Train Here
Taught by someone still treating.
01
She still treats
You learn the protocols Nadia uses on acne and pigmentation clients three days a week, not theory from a textbook.
02
Real clients, day two
Every course includes supervised treatments on real models, booked and consented by the academy.
03
Six at a time
Small classes mean every treatment you do is watched, and corrected there and then.
04
Support after
Twelve months of message support, protocol updates and a place in the alumni group.
No. 03 · Enrolment
Four steps, no surprises.
1
Book a free call
Fifteen minutes with Nadia to check the course fits your experience and goals.
2
Pay your deposit
£150 to £350, depending on the course, holds your place and comes off the fee.
3
Get your pre-course pack
Reading, model consent forms and a kit list arrive two weeks before you start.
4
Train and qualify
Treat real clients under supervision. Your certificate is issued on the final day.
No. 04 · Student Results
What students do next.
140 practitioners have trained at LUMEN since 2021. Here is what three of them did with it.
01
Opened her own treatment room four months after qualifying.
Amira K. · Foundation certificate, 2025
02
Added peels to her menu and doubled her average booking.
Jess T. · Level 4 chemical peels masterclass, 2025
03
Raised her prices by a third and kept every client.
Hannah O. · Business mentoring day, 2026
Read student stories
No. 05 · Questions
Asked often, answered plainly.
Do I need a qualification before I start?
For the Foundation course you need a Level 2 in beauty therapy or equivalent. The masterclass and mentoring day are for therapists who already treat clients. If you are unsure, book the free call and Nadia will tell you honestly.
What does the deposit cover?
It holds your place and is taken off the course fee. It is refundable up to 28 days before the start date, and after that it can move to a later date once.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. After the deposit, the balance can be paid in full or in three monthly instalments, finishing before the course starts.
Do you provide models?
Yes. The academy books and consents every model, so you treat real skin under supervision from day two.
Will my certificate be accepted by insurers?
Every course is CPD-accredited and certificates are accepted by leading UK beauty insurers. Check with your own insurer before you book if you have one already.
What if I can’t make the dates?
Tell us on the call. New dates open every quarter, and you can join the waiting list for the next one.
Not sure which course? Ask Nadia.
A free fifteen-minute call, an honest answer, and no pressure to book.