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Accredited Online Nail Courses

Master salon-ready nail skills at your own pace with premium training kits, tutor grading, and the patented Nail Trainer® practice hand. Spread the cost with 0% interest Klarna options.

✔ No Time Limits
✔ Professional Kit Included
✔ Dedicated Assigned Tutor
BEGINNER OPTION

Not ready for a Professional Course?

Start practicing today with our £69.99 Starter Course (just £23.33/mo with Klarna). It includes the patented Nail Trainer® Hand and essential products. Upgrade later using your included vouchers!

Complete Nail Technician Course (Acrylic)
Complete Packages

Complete Nail Technician Course (Acrylic)

★★★★★4.9(124 reviews)

Your comprehensive gateway to a career as a professional nail technician, covering Acrylic overlay/extension systems and basic natural nail prep.

Outright:£699.00
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Just £233.00/mo with Klarna

0% interest finance available. Select Klarna at checkout.

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Complete Nail Technician Course (Gel)
Complete Packages

Complete Nail Technician Course (Gel)

★★★★★4.8(98 reviews)

Master UV/LED gel extension systems, nail biology, and professional gel finish techniques in our all-in-one gel career bundle.

Outright:£699.00
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Just £233.00/mo with Klarna

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Acrylic Overlay and Extensions Course
Extensions

Acrylic Overlay and Extensions Course

★★★★★4.9(76 reviews)

Learn tipping, sculpting, blending, and apex control using professional-grade liquid & powder products.

Outright:£279.99
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Just £93.33/mo with Klarna

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Hard Gel and Extensions Course
Extensions

Hard Gel and Extensions Course

★★★★★4.8(64 reviews)

Develop expert-level skills in hard UV gels, overlay sculpting, natural nail styling, and durability reinforcement.

Outright:£279.99
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Just £93.33/mo with Klarna

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Gel Polish Course
Gel Polish & Natural Nails

Gel Polish Course

★★★★★4.9(112 reviews)

Fast-track your services with professional gel polish overlays, base prep, and clean removal procedures.

Outright:£229.99
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Just £76.66/mo with Klarna

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Gel Polish Art Course
Gel Polish & Natural Nails

Gel Polish Art Course

★★★★★4.7(52 reviews)

Combine color gel bases with intermediate styling designs, transfers, decals, and seasonal gel decorations.

Outright:£199.99
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Just £66.66/mo with Klarna

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Manicure and Pedicure Course
Gel Polish & Natural Nails

Manicure and Pedicure Course

★★★★★4.8(88 reviews)

Learn the foundational skills of natural nail shape styling, cuticle work, massage, and classic polish systems.

Outright:£259.99
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Just £86.66/mo with Klarna

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Acrylic Art Master Course
Nail Art Masters

Acrylic Art Master Course

★★★★★4.9(43 reviews)

Take extensions to the next level with 3D acrylic art, color drops, embeddings, and complex acrylic designs.

Outright:£149.99
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Just £50.00/mo with Klarna

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Freehand Art Master Course
Nail Art Masters

Freehand Art Master Course

★★★★★4.8(37 reviews)

Unlock hand-painted creative designs using fine detailing brushes, paint blends, and custom detailing.

Outright:£149.99
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Just £50.00/mo with Klarna

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One Stroke Master Course
Nail Art Masters

One Stroke Master Course

★★★★★4.9(31 reviews)

Master the double-loading brush technique to paint stunning, realistic flowers and gradient leaves.

Outright:£149.99
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Just £50.00/mo with Klarna

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Essential Nails partners with Klarna to make professional nail training accessible to everyone. Keep your finances flexible with these 0% interest payment plans:

  • Pay in 3: Split your purchase into three equal interest-free monthly payments.
  • Pay in 30 days: Try your training hand first. Pay nothing today, settle in full after 30 days.
  • Monthly Financing: Spread cost up to 12 months with low, predictable monthly schedules.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about online nail course certifications

Yes, all 10 courses lead to a recognized Diploma. Our qualifications are fully accredited by major UK beauty insurance providers, including ABT (Associated Beauty Therapists), meaning you can secure professional public liability insurance to work legally in a salon, salon-from-home, or mobile setup upon graduation.

Every course includes a full professional workspace kit and the patented **Nail Trainer® practice hand**. You do not need human models to practice or submit exams. You perform all extensions, gel polishes, and nail art designs on the Nail Trainer. Once finished, you submit photos or mail physical practice nails to your assigned tutor for grading.

No. We understand our students have busy schedules. There are no deadlines or completion dates. You can study in your spare time, pause whenever you need, and resume without penalty. Your assigned tutor support remains active until you successfully pass.

Simply select the course you want and click the button to proceed. Once you arrive at the Academy portal and add the item to your cart, select "Klarna" as your payment method at checkout. You will have options to split the price into 3 interest-free installments, pay in 30 days, or spread payments up to 12 months.