Benefits of training with us in our Gel Polish manicure

  • Fully Accredited & insurable courses


  • Online or blended learning options


  • Ongoing support with experienced trainers and membership to our online community


  • Grow your treatment menu with one of the most popular beauty treatments offered in salons


  • Increase your income over night (gel manicures generated my salon £12874 in a 6 month period)


  • Flexible working hours to suit you and your lifestyle


  • Step by step video tutorial, downloadable training manual, digital and printable certificate


  • Career progression, new to the industry, CPD or upskilling


  • Opportunity to upgrade to face to face training at our academy


  • Learn in your own time in the comfort of your own home


  • This is a very popular treatment and lasts much longer than traditional nail varnish



Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome Video!

    • Welcome to Peacock Beauty Training Academy
  • 2

    Online theory

    • Gel Manicure Manual

    • Gel Manicure Power point
  • 3

    Manicure Training Videos

    • Module 1- Prepping the Nails & Cuticles

    • Module 2- Gel Polish Application

    • Module 3- Massage Routine & Mask Application if Required

    • Gel Removal

  • 4

    Theory test

    • Theory Test
  • 5

    Book your practical assessment

    • Book your online practical assessment
  • 6

    Congratulations and further training

    • Congratulations on completing your course!

    • Further Training

Module duration's

  • Online theory 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours
  • Online Videos 50 mins
  • Online theory test 20 to 30 mins
  • Online practical assessment 2 hours 

Course content

  • Health & safety
  • Code of practice for hygiene in beauty salons
  • Sterilisation & disinfection
  • Appearance of the beauty therapist
  • Ergonomics
  • Structure of the skin
  • Function of the skin
  • Muscles of the hand
  • Bones of the hand
  • Structure of the nail
  • Contra-indications
  • Nail diseases
  • Nail disorders
  • Nail shapes
  • Setting up your work area and equipment
  • Consultation form
  • Manicure treatment
  • Hand massage
  • Custom blending
  • Removal 
  • Gel tips
  • Aftercare