Advanced Skincare Specialist

Certificate Program

Advanced Skincare Specialist

4 weeks. 8 classes. Treatments clients are booking months in advance. NIWE’s Advanced Skincare Specialist Certificate teaches you the clinical skincare skills that set advanced practitioners apart — facials, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, and LED therapy. Whether you’re adding high-value services to an existing practice or launching a skincare-focused career, this is where it starts.

Earning potential: Skincare specialists performing advanced treatments typically earn $50–$300 per hour depending on the service and setting.

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Your Future as a Skincare Specialist

Advanced skincare is one of the highest-earning service categories in beauty — and practitioners who can perform clinical treatments are in short supply. Whether you want to work in a medispa, a dermatology clinic, or build your own skincare practice, the Advanced Skincare Specialist Certificate gives you the clinical skills and confidence to get there.

Skincare Specialist Certification Program

NIWE’s Advanced Skincare Specialist Certificate goes beyond basic facial training. You’ll develop a deep understanding of skin anatomy, physiology, and dermatology — and learn to assess skin types and conditions with clinical precision. From acne and aging to advanced facial treatments and medical-grade ingredients, this program prepares you to deliver real, visible results for your clients.

NIWE graduates are performing advanced skincare treatments in medispas, clinics, and their own studios across Western Canada. Your skincare career starts here.

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Intensive hands-on diploma training

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In-class, practical, and clinical experience

Our Curriculum

4 weeks of advanced skincare science and hands-on clinical training — from skin anatomy to medical-grade treatments.

  • Skin & Internal Anatomy

  • Contraindications

  • Dermaplaning
  • Pre & Post Care

  • Art of Consultation

  • Product Knowledge

  • Fitzpatrick & Skin Type

  • Spa Safety

  • Skin Analysis

  • Customized Treatment

  • LED Therapy

  • Extraction

  • Sanitation & Infection Control

  • Spa Facial

  • Microdermabrasion

  • Chemical Peel

  • Microneedling

  • Medical & Pharmaceutical Grade Skincare Ingredients

  • Business Basic & Marketing

Skills Included:

  • Spa Facial/Express Facial
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Chemical Peel 
  • Dermaplaning
  • Microneedling 

You’ll learn the science behind the results. NIWE’s curriculum includes medical and pharmaceutical-grade skincare ingredients — so you understand not just how to apply treatments, but why they work. This is the knowledge that separates advanced practitioners from basic estheticians.

We teach you the treatments and the business. Business basics and marketing are built into the curriculum — so you graduate ready to price your services, attract clients, and grow your practice.

Finance Options

Tuition: $5,590

Tuition shouldn’t be the reason you don’t go after this. NIWE offers in-house financing with up to 0% interest while you’re in the program, plus third-party financing options — so you can start building your PMU career without waiting.

Flexible Scheduling

NIWE Academy offers flexible schedules to accommodate working individuals and those with other responsibilities. You don’t have to choose between your commitments and your next chapter!

Contact one of our admission advisors to see how we can support your program start and class schedule.

Next Steps

Ready to get started? Here’s what happens next. Apply now and one of our admissions advisors will reach out to walk you through everything — no pressure, just answers.

Once you begin your class, you’ll gain exclusive access to our state-of-the-art facilities, giving you the tools to complete your classroom theory and hands-on training with our highly qualified beauty and business mentors.

We’ll be with you every step of the way- guiding you from theory to practice to ensure that you not only ace your course with top marks, but also graduate ready to join our NIWE Alumni in the industry, living their dream jobs.

Frequently asked questions

The Advanced Skincare Specialist Certificate is a 4-week, 8-class program covering clinical skincare treatments including facials, chemical peels, microneedling, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, and LED therapy. You'll also study skin anatomy, physiology, medical-grade skincare ingredients, and business basics.

You'll learn to assess skin types and conditions, perform advanced facial treatments, apply chemical peels, perform dermaplaning and microneedling, use LED therapy, and recommend medical and pharmaceutical-grade skincare products. Business and marketing fundamentals are also included.

Graduates work in medispas, dermatology clinics, luxury spas, and their own skincare studios. Advanced skincare specialists typically earn $50–$300 per hour depending on the service and setting.

Yes — NIWE offers in-house financing with up to 0% interest while you're enrolled, plus third-party financing options. Contact our admissions team to find the plan that works for you.

Your Dream Career combined with your Dream Beauty School is Calling.

At NIWE Academy, we are dedicated to providing an unparalleled, world-class education in the beauty industry. Join the ranks of successful NIWE Graduates and be the future change-maker. Embrace the opportunity to achieve financial freedom and a rewarding work-study-life balance with a diploma or certification from NIWE Academy.