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Become a certified skincare therapist — 200-hour facialist training in Montreal & Laval.
New Age Academy's Skincare Certificate Course is an accredited 200-hour program offered at our Montreal and Laval campuses, combining flexible online theory with hands-on in-person training. Whether you're launching a new career in esthetics, adding facial services to an existing practice, or pursuing a role in a spa, salon, or skincare clinic — this course gives you the skills, certification, and confidence to succeed.
All training follows strict medical-grade hygiene and procedural standards. Upon completion, you receive a Skincare Certificate recognized in Canada and internationally through CIDESCO and CAMACS accreditation — qualifying you for professional liability insurance and accepted by employers across Quebec and Canada for immediate employment.
What you'll learn in the Skincare Certificate program.
Our curriculum covers everything from foundational skin anatomy to advanced treatment techniques — giving you the complete skill set to confidently deliver professional facial and skincare services from day one.
Facial Treatments
Learn to perform deep-cleansing facials, hydrating treatments, exfoliation protocols, and specialty facials using professional techniques and equipment.
Skin Analysis & Assessment
Develop the diagnostic skills to accurately analyze skin type, condition, and concerns — the foundation of every effective personalized treatment plan.
Facial Massage Techniques
Master a range of facial massage methods including lifting, lymphatic drainage, and relaxation techniques that clients return for again and again.
Extractions
Hands-on training in safe, professional extraction techniques for blackheads, congestion, and blemishes — performed on real clients under instructor supervision.
Product Knowledge
In-depth study of professional skincare ingredients, formulations, and product families — enabling you to make confident treatment and retail recommendations.
Mask Application
Learn to select and apply clay, enzyme, peel-off, sheet, and specialty masks — tailored to each client's skin concerns and treatment objectives.
Client Consultation Techniques
Develop the professional communication and intake skills to conduct thorough client consultations, document skin history, and build lasting client relationships.
Skin Anatomy & Dermal Science
Study the structure and function of the skin — layers, cells, and physiology — giving you the scientific foundation to understand how treatments work at a dermal level.
Sanitation & Hygiene Protocols
All training meets strict medical-grade sterilization and cross-contamination prevention standards — the same protocols used daily in our professional clinic network.
Cosmetic Applications
Expand your service menu with professional cosmetic application techniques — including corrective makeup, skin camouflage, and post-treatment finishing protocols.
Personalized Skincare Planning
Learn to build customized home-care plans that reinforce in-treatment results — a skill that differentiates top estheticians and drives client retention.
Business & Career Fundamentals
Gain practical career skills — resume preparation, client relations, professional presentation, and an introduction to spa and clinic business management.
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Who is the Skincare Certificate for?
This program is designed for a wide range of students — from complete beginners to working professionals looking to add a recognized skincare certification to their existing skill set.
Career Changers & Beginners
No prior experience required. If you're passionate about skincare and client transformations, this program gives you everything you need to launch a professional esthetics career — from zero to certified in approximately 2 months.
Massage Therapists & Beauty Professionals
Already working in a wellness or beauty role? Add professional facial services to your offering with an internationally recognized certificate — expanding your service menu and income potential without starting over.
Aspiring Spa & Clinic Estheticians
Looking to work in a medical spa, wellness center, or skincare clinic in Montreal, Laval, or beyond? This certificate is your entry credential — recognized by employers and insurance providers across Canada and internationally.
Working Professionals & Students
Our flexible hybrid format — combining online theory with scheduled in-person sessions — is designed to work around existing commitments. Many students complete this program while maintaining their current job or studies.
Future Esthetics Entrepreneurs
Want to open your own facial studio, home-based spa, or mobile esthetics service? This certificate is the foundation. Our curriculum includes business fundamentals and career guidance — plus a pathway to our full diploma programs when you're ready to go further.
Students Building Toward a Diploma
The Skincare Certificate is Module 1 of our progressive diploma pathway. Credits earned here count directly toward our 650-hour Esthetician Diploma and beyond — so you're never starting over as you advance.
Cutting-edge training, career-ready results.
New Age Academy consistently ranks among the highest-rated esthetics schools in Canada. Our courses combine medical-grade procedures, real patient models, and flexible hybrid learning — giving you the skills and certifications employers and clients actually value. With campuses in Montreal and Laval and courses available in both English and French, we're built for Greater Montreal students.
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- 200 hours — completed in ~2 months
- CIDESCO & CAMACS — recognized by insurers & employers across Quebec and Canada
- $3,195 — flexible payment plans available
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