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Lashes, brows, makeup, nails and skin. Study online at your own pace, pay weekly and enrol in a few minutes.

  • 14-day money-back guarantee
  • Industry accredited qualification
  • Study from anywhere in Ireland
Student practising makeup at home with an online lesson

At first I was nervous, but once you get started it’s very doable.

Nga WNail Technology & Artistry student
  • Trustpilot 4.7 / 5
  • ICOES accredited
  • CPD accredited provider
  • IARC registered
  • Irish company, Dublin office

Over 25,000 students a year study with The Career Academy

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9 courses

Beauty Bundle

4.7 · TCA on Trustpilot

Makeup, skin treatments, lash and brow services and nail technology in one complete pathway.

  • About 380 hours
  • 12 months access
  • Free starter kit
€49 a week€4,499 total
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Lash & Brow

4.7 · TCA on Trustpilot

Two of the most requested beauty services, from brow mapping and lamination to lash lifts and extensions.

  • About 100 hours
  • 12 months access
  • Free starter kit
€29 a week€1,599 total
Details

Makeup Artistry

4.7 · TCA on Trustpilot

Everyday, glam, bridal and editorial makeup, with the products, tools and skin know-how behind them.

  • About 100 hours
  • 12 months access
  • Free starter kit
€29 a week€1,299 total
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Free starter kits

Practise at home with professional products. Every beauty course comes with a free starter kit.

Free kit

Lash & Brow Starter Kit

With Lash & Brow Business Pathway, Lash & Brow

  • Brow Radiance Bead Hard Wax 500g
  • Professional digital wax heater 500ml
  • After-waxing tea tree oil 125ml
  • Vaseline 50g
  • Wooden wax applicators, 100 pack
  • And 13 more items
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Free kit

Makeup & Brush Starter Kit

With Makeup Artistry Business Pathway, Makeup Artistry

  • 30-shade matte neutral eyeshadow palette
  • 15-shade foundation & contour palette
  • 11-piece complete makeup brush set
  • 6-shade corrector palette
  • Face primer 30ml
  • And 1 more items
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Free kit

Nail Tech Starter Kit

With Beauty Business Bundle, Beauty Bundle, Nail Technology & Artistry Business Pathway, Nail Technology & Artistry

  • Base coat
  • Top coat
  • Red nail polish
  • Nail polish remover 120ml
  • Nail surface cleanser 120ml
  • And 6 more items
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Free kit

Facial Starter Kit

With Skin Health & Facial Treatments

  • Micellar facial cleansing gel 200ml
  • Gentle cleansing scrub 75ml
  • Deep hydration hyaluronic mask 50ml
  • Multi-protection day cream SPF15 50ml
  • Disposable facial wipes x80
  • And 1 more items
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Your kit is sent after the 14-day cooling-off period if you pay in full, or after 4 successful payments on a payment plan.

How enrolling works

  1. Choose your course

    Pick the course that suits you and tap Enrol now.

  2. Fill in a short form

    Your details and course choice, online in a few minutes. No call or appointment needed.

  3. Get your login

    Your course login is emailed to you, so you can start straight away.

  4. Learn at your own pace

    Study online whenever suits, with tutor support when you need it.

Try it for 14 days

If the course isn’t right for you, let us know within 14 days and we’ll refund you in full.

A qualification you can show clients

When you finish, you’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. It’s an industry accredited qualification, recognised internationally.

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See what studying with us looks like

Video lessons, practical tasks you can do at home and real feedback from beauty professionals.

  • No exams, just practical assessments
  • Study when it suits, on any device
  • A free starter kit with selected courses

Beauty students on their course

From testimonials shared by TCA beauty students.

You walk away feeling empowered, capable and genuinely prepared for the industry.

Emily BOn mentor Clare Haeusler

This nail technician and artistry course has completely transformed my skills and confidence.

Larnia WNail Technology & Artistry

The tutorial videos are well explained and easy to follow.

Amy PMakeup Artistry

Every time I submitted work, her feedback was incredibly fast, detailed, and genuinely helpful.

MelissaNail Technology & Artistry

Gain an industry accredited qualification

Our courses are accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, and The Career Academy is approved and registered with IARC. Beauty courses are delivered with our education partner Ulleo, and eligible graduates can apply for professional membership and insurance with IICT. These are industry accreditations, not QQI awards.

  • IARC: International Approval & Registration Centre, CPD provider
  • ICOES International Accreditation
  • CPD Standards Office: Dual Training & CPD Accreditation 2026-2028, PDCD1097
  • Ulleo, our beauty education partner
  • Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Independent reviews. These reviews are written by students and published by Trustpilot, not by us. Companies on Trustpilot can’t pay to hide or remove reviews, good or bad.
Nail Technology student

Since I enrolled with careers academy

Since I enrolled with careers academy, they have being notting but helpful to me.
If you ask any questions etc they get back to you straight away.
I would highly recommend them.
Im doing a nail course , really enjoying it.

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AAine HunterIreland · 7 September 2026
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Questions before you enrol

Still not sure? Call 01 437 8559 and a student advisor will help you pick.

How does the weekly payment work?

You pay a small amount each week, fortnight or month until your course fee is paid. No deposit and no credit check. Your first payment is taken when you enrol, and the weekly price is shown on every course.

What if I change my mind?

You’re covered by our 14-day money-back guarantee. Let us know within 14 days of enrolling and we’ll refund you in full.

How long do I have to finish?

Between 12 and 24 months, depending on the course. It’s shown on each course. Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Do I need any experience?

No. The courses start with the basics and build up to client-ready treatments.

Is everything online?

Yes. You study online whenever suits you, with tutor support along the way.

What qualification will I get?

You’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. It’s an industry accredited, internationally recognised qualification.

Which course would you like to enrol in?

Pick one and we’ll take you to the enrolment form.

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