Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Beauty Therapy in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Beauty Therapy(Beauty Therapy)
  • Major Subject: Beauty Therapy
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Beauty Therapy

  • College SA College SA, Cape Town   
    (a) Beauty therapy( short course)


    The following concepts are taught:

    (i) Introduction to Business English

    (ii) Anatomy and Physiology for Therapists

    (iii) Professional Salon Skills



    Course requirements

    (i) Grade 10.

    (ii) Ability to read and write English.

    (iii) At least 16 years old.


    Fees: R5,100


    Course duration: 6 months



    (b) Beauty Therapy: Advanced Course


    Modules covered


    (i) Introduction to Business English

    (ii) Customer Relationship Management

    (iii) Anatomy and Physiology for Therapists

    (iv) Professional Salon Skills

    (v) Nail Care Theory

    (vi) Lash and Brow Services

    (vii) Introduction to Massage

    (viii) Facial Skin Care Theory

    (ix) Networking for Success

    (x) UV Gel Nails and Nail Decoration

    (xi) Makeup Application

    (xii) Full Body Massage Techniques

    (xiii) Facial Skin Care Techniques

    (xiv) Entrepreneurship

    (xv) Business and Office Administration



    Course requirements

    (i) Grade 10.

    (ii) Ability to read and write English.

    (iii) At least 16 years old.


    Fees: R30,740


    Course duration: 31 months
  • Soma Sense Academy Soma Sense Academy, Vanderbijlpark  
    Course name: Certificate Beauty & Nail Technology


    Course name:

    (i) Anatomy and Physiology 1

    (ii) Professional Conduct & Business Awareness

    (iii) Facial Skin Care Therapy

    (iv) Make-up (Including theatre make-up)

    (v) Manicure & Pedicure

    (vi) Eyelash and Eyebrow Grooming & Tinting

    (vii) Manual Massage

    (viii) Waxing – Hot & Cold

    (ix) Nail Technology (4 system: Acrylic, Gel, Fibre & Silk)



    Course requirements:

    (i) Certified Copy of Grade 10 Certificate

    (ii) 16 years of age

    (iii) Copy of Identity document

    (v) Copy of Identity document (Person/s Responsible for Account)

    (vi) Biology and Science subjects is recommended, but not compulsory

    (vii) Accommodation fees are excluded
  • Skills Academy Skills Academy, Pretoria  
    Course content

    (i) Facial skin care theory

    (ii) Facial skin care techniques

    (iii) Lash and brow

    (iv) Nail technician: manicure and pedicure

    (v) UV Gel nails, acrylic nails, fiberglass nails and decoration

    (vi) Introduction to business English

    (vii) Professional salon skills

    (viii) Introduction to make up application 1 the anatomy of the face

    (iv) Introduction to make up application 2 the elements of the face


    Course requirements

    (i) Grade 10

    (ii) Learners must be at least 16 years of age

    (iii) Learners must be able to read and write in English



    Program duration: 24 months
  • The Beauty Therapy Institute  The Beauty Therapy Institute , Johannesburg   
    Beauty Specialist Outcome – Level 2


    Modules covered

    (i) Waxing

    (ii) Business Administration

    (iii) Hygiene

    (iv) Cosmetic Science

    (v) Anatomy And Physiology For Beauty Specialists

    (vi) Manual Facial

    (vii) Bridal, Day & Night Make-Up

    (viii) Manicures And Pedicures


    Fees: R35 010


    Alila Kit R11 630 OR Kryolan Kit R14 380 (Optional Waxing pot + Items R2 200)
  • Africa Ithemba College Africa Ithemba College, Cape Town  
    Beauty Therapy Course

    Course Duration: 5 Weeks

    Beauty therapy courses vary from massage, nails, Make up, skincare, waxing to eyelash.
    The 5-8 sessions for the following courses is:.
    Skincare & eyelash
    Massage & waxing
    Nails (Mani & Pedicure, acrylic & gel)
    Single course is:
    Acrylic
    Gel
    Manicure & pedicure
    Skincare
    Massage
    Eyelash
  • Imvana Training College Imvana Training College, Durban  
    Duration: 6 months

    Tuition fees: R 7,500.00

    Course Outline:
    - Manicure And Pedicure Services
    - Provide A Facial Service
    - Back Massage
    - Nail Enhancements Acrylic
    - Waxing services
    - Nail Enhancements Gel
    - Nail Art
    - Eyebrow shaping services
    - Eyelash and eyebrow tinting services
  • Creative Arts College Creative Arts College, Durban  
    Duration: 10 months

    Minimum entry requirements:
    -Matric or Pre-Assessment or RPL

    Course Outline:
    -Facials,
    -Massage,
    -Waxing,
    -Make up,
    -Nail Technology (Gel & acrylic),
    -Manicure,
    -Pedicure,
    -Eyelash Extension,
    -Tinting
  • Pow Academy Pow Academy, Durban   
    After study, graduates may work as:

    (i) Nail Technician

    (ii) Masseus

    (iii) Beauty Therapist

    (iv) Salon Owner
  • INTEC College INTEC College, Cape Town  
    Duration: 18 months

    Minimum entry requirement:
    Grade 10 (Std. 8) or equivalent, or relevant work experience.
  • Skyline College Skyline College, Durban  
    Course entry requirements
    -Students should be age 17+
    -Minimum Grade 11 Certificate

    Course duration: 6 months
  • Camelot International Camelot International, Johannesburg  
    Body Therapy I

    Fees: R24 462

    Body Therapy II

    Fees: R6 700
  • Qualitas Career Academy Qualitas Career Academy, Bloemfontein  
    Duration: 1 year

    Minimum entry requirement:
    -Grade 12
  • Gauteng City College Gauteng City College, Johannesburg  
    Duration: 6 months

  • The International Academy of Health and Skincare The International Academy of Health and Skincare, Cape Town  
    Course duration: 1 year
  • Complete School of Hairdressing Complete School of Hairdressing, Roodepoort  
  • Abrantie College Abrantie College, Accra  
  • Immaculate College Immaculate College, Johannesburg  
  • Tshwane North TVET College Tshwane North TVET College, Pretoria  




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