ABT / AIT Accredited Manicure & Pedicure Course
Face-to-Face Training in Swinford, Co. Mayo
Next Course Date:
Thursday 27 August 2026
10:00am – 1:00pm
Course Fee: €199
Suitable for beginners and complete beginners. No previous experience required.
Learn Professional Manicure & Pedicure Treatments
This accredited Manicure & Pedicure Course is designed for anyone wishing to learn professional nail care treatments from the very beginning.
Whether you are completely new to the beauty industry or looking to add additional treatments to your existing services, this course provides the knowledge and practical skills required to confidently perform professional manicure and pedicure treatments.
One-to-One Training Available
If the scheduled course date does not suit you, we also offer one-to-one training in Swinford.
Simply choose a date and time that suits you and we will arrange your training session.
To book a one-to-one course, call or WhatsApp Maura on 087 600 7774.
We also offer one-to-one training across our full range of Nail and Beauty courses.
What’s Included?
There is no need to bring anything to training.
We supply all products and equipment required for the day of training.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the structure of the nail
- Understand the bones, muscles and skin of the hands and feet
- Recognise contraindications and common nail disorders
- Conduct professional client consultations
- Use professional manicure and pedicure tools correctly
- Shape and file nails correctly
- Perform professional manicure treatments
- Perform professional pedicure treatments
- Understand client aftercare recommendations
- Gain confidence in delivering treatments professionally
Products & Equipment Used During Training
Training includes the use of professional manicure and pedicure products and equipment, including:
- Files and buffers
- Hoof sticks and orange wood sticks
- Cuticle remover and cuticle tools
- Hand and foot exfoliators
- Hand and foot masks
- Massage oils
- Moisturisers
- Foot soak products
- Hard skin removal tools
- Nail varnish products
- Base coat, colour coat and top coat application
All products are supplied during training.
Accreditation
This is an ABT / AIT Accredited Course.
Upon successful completion of the course and required case studies, learners will receive a:
Beauty Academy Ireland ABT / AIT Accredited Certificate
This certificate is recognised for professional insurance purposes in Ireland and the UK.
We are fully accredited, fully insured and approved to deliver ABT / AIT accredited training.
Case Studies
To receive your accredited certificate, you will be required to complete:
5 Case Studies
We explain everything about the case studies during the course and provide guidance throughout the process.
No models are required on the training day.
Insurance Discount
Learners who complete this ABT Accredited Course are entitled to a:
10% Discount on Insurance
Available through ABT Insurance.
Insurance details will be provided after certification.
Ongoing Trainer Support
Our support does not end when the course finishes.
You are encouraged to contact the trainers after training if you need assistance, advice or guidance while developing your skills.
Full trainer support is available as needed.
Government Funding
We can accept many forms of Government-funded training support and training grants.
If you are applying through a training initiative or funding programme, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Group & Government-Funded Training Across Connaught
Group Training Available Across Connaught
We provide accredited Nail & Beauty training for schools, community organisations, training centres, education programmes, employment initiatives and funded training projects throughout Connaught.
Courses can be delivered at your venue or in a suitable training location and can be tailored to meet the needs of your group or programme.
We have many years of experience delivering training for a wide range of organisations and can provide accreditation details, quotations and supporting documentation for funding applications where required.
Training can be delivered in schools, community facilities, training centres and hotel training rooms throughout Connaught.
We can also tailor a combination of Nail and Beauty courses to suit the needs of your organisation, programme or funding initiative.
For more information on group bookings or funded training opportunities, please contact Maura on 087 600 7774 or email info@nailacademyireland.ie.
Booking & Course Information
Maura: 087 600 7774
Email: info@nailacademyireland.ie
Beauty Academy Ireland
ABT / AIT Accredited Training
Fully Insured • Government Funding Accepted • Everyone Welcome
Please Note
This course is run regularly throughout the year. If the current date is not suitable, new course dates will be published once the above course has taken place. Please contact us if you would like to be notified of upcoming dates.