SBD Academy

Our Courses

Take one of SBD's courses to learn, develop and boost yourself. Earn whilst you learn with our specialist professionals guiding you every step of the way.

All Courses

11 courses
Complete from Zero

Complete from Zero

Learn the basics of a gel polish manicure and how to undertake effective salon management that is successful.

  • Full beginner-friendly curriculum
  • Professional salon techniques
  • Business management basics

£160/pm or £550/one time

Advanced Techniques

Advanced Techniques

Take your acrylic skills to the next level with advanced sculpting, nail art integration and complex designs.

  • Advanced sculpting methods
  • Complex design patterns
  • Competition-level techniques

£160/pm or £550/one time

Salon Ready Masterclass

Salon Ready Masterclass

Master the art of delivering a flawless client experience from consultation to aftercare in a salon setting.

  • Client consultation skills
  • Time management in salon
  • Aftercare protocols

£160/pm or £550/one time

Gel Polish Foundations

Gel Polish Foundations

Master the fundamentals of gel polish application, from preparation through to a flawless, long-lasting finish.

  • Proper nail preparation
  • Flawless application technique
  • Curing and finishing

£120/pm or £400/one time

Gel Polish with Nail Art

Gel Polish with Nail Art

Combine gel polish mastery with creative nail art techniques to offer clients a complete premium service.

  • Freehand nail art
  • Stamping techniques
  • Foil and chrome finishes

£140/pm or £480/one time

Creative Nail Design

Creative Nail Design

Unleash your creativity with advanced nail art techniques including hand-painted designs, 3D elements and mixed media.

  • Hand-painted artwork
  • 3D acrylic art
  • Mixed media techniques

£150/pm or £500/one time

Trending Styles Workshop

Trending Styles Workshop

Stay ahead of the curve with a workshop dedicated to the latest trending nail art styles and social media-worthy designs.

  • Current trend analysis
  • Instagram-worthy techniques
  • Speed art methods

£100/pm or £320/one time

Personalised 1-1 Training

Personalised 1-1 Training

Tailored one-on-one training sessions designed around your specific goals, skill level, and learning pace.

  • Fully customised curriculum
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Dedicated instructor

£200/pm or £700/one time

Refresher Session

Refresher Session

Get back up to speed with a focused 1-1 refresher session. Perfect for returning technicians or those needing a confidence boost.

  • Skills gap analysis
  • Focused practice
  • Updated techniques

£100/pm or £350/one time

Start Your Salon Business

Start Your Salon Business

Everything you need to know about launching and running a successful nail salon business, from planning to profitability.

  • Business plan creation
  • Financial management
  • Marketing strategies

£140/pm or £480/one time

Social Media Mastery for Techs

Social Media Mastery for Techs

Learn how to grow your beauty business through social media with content creation, branding, and client engagement strategies.

  • Content creation systems
  • Brand identity development
  • Engagement strategies

£80/pm or £280/one time

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