Short courses · ABT routes

ABT accredited short courses

One skill at a time, taught properly. Most of our short courses run in a half day, a day or two days — long enough to be assessed as competent, short enough to fit around a working week. Accreditation is shown course by course and is subject to current approval.

Pick the treatment you want to add below. The course page then tells you everything that matters: how it runs fully online, in a small group or as a private one-to-one day, whether mentoring is worth adding, and where an eligible VTCT progression exists.

25 short courses · ABT routes where confirmed Half-day to two days

ABT short courses

Choose the skill you want to add

Filter by category or length. Durations shown are the beginner route — if you already hold a recognised qualification, some courses have a shorter route once certificates are checked.

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Showing 25 of 25 courses.

Nails

8 courses

AuraLuxe Spa Manicure online beauty course showing a professional manicure treatment with nail file and spa bowl.
ABT route

Spa Manicure

A complete spa manicure service — consultation, nail and cuticle work, massage and a professional finish you can charge for.

Beginner route
1 day
Online
Available
Price
On enquiry
Next intake
Mon 25 Jan — Places available
Course detail
AuraLuxe Spa Pedicure online beauty course showing a professional pedicure treatment in a luxury spa setting.
ABT route

Spa Pedicure

The full spa pedicure treatment, from consultation and foot care through to massage and finish.

Beginner route
1 day
Online
Available
Price
On enquiry
Next intake
Mon 22 Mar — Places available
Course detail
AuraLuxe UV/LED Gel Polish online beauty course showing a glossy deep burgundy gel polish manicure.
ABT route

UV/LED Gel Polish

Prep, application, curing, maintenance and safe removal of UV/LED gel polish on natural nails.

Beginner route
1 day
Qualified route
Half-day
Online
Available
Price
On enquiry
Next intake
Mon 8 Feb — Places available
Course detail

BIAB & Natural Nail Overlays

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ABT route

BIAB & Natural Nail Overlays

Builder-in-a-bottle, soft-gel and hard-gel overlays on the natural nail — strength and structure without extensions.

Beginner route
1 day
Online
Available
Price
On enquiry
Next intake
Mon 15 Feb — Places available
Course detail
AuraLuxe e-file nail course showing an electric file bit being used safely on the natural nail plate.
ABT route

E-File for Natural Nail Care & Removal

Confident, controlled e-file use for natural nail preparation, cuticle work and safe product removal.

Beginner route
1 day
Online
Available
Price
On enquiry
Next intake
Mon 22 Feb — Places available
Course detail

Nail Extensions

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ABT route

Nail Extensions

Prep, extending, structure, refills and removals — the full extension service, start to finish.

Beginner route
2 days
Qualified route
1 day
Online
Available
Price
On enquiry
Next intake
Mon 1 Mar — Places available
Course detail
AuraLuxe educator guiding a learner through e-file nail enhancement technique in the Midleton training studio.
ABT route

E-File for Nail Enhancements

E-file technique for enhancements — refining structure, refills and efficient, safe reduction.

Beginner route
1 day
Online
Available
Price
On enquiry
Next intake
Join the Interest List
Course detail
AuraLuxe nail art course showing hand-painted floral nail art on long almond nails.
ABT route

Nail Art

Design work that sells — technique, placement and finish for a modern nail art menu.

Beginner route
1 day
Qualified route
Half-day
Online
Available
Price
On enquiry
Next intake
Mon 15 Mar — Places available
Course detail

Lash & Brow

4 courses

Hair Removal

6 courses

Facial & Skincare

2 courses

Massage

2 courses

Make-Up & Body

2 courses

Education

1 courses

About ABT accreditation

ABT-accredited courses carry an AuraLuxe certificate with ABT accreditation and are intended to support insurance eligibility. Acceptance is always at your insurer's discretion — please confirm with your insurer and check the requirements of the country you work in before booking.