ICOES accredited
The International Council for Online Educational Standards fully accredited TCA after a detailed evaluation and audit of our courses.
Start your beauty course tonight
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
At first I was nervous, but once you get started it’s very doable.
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Free starter kits
Practise at home with professional products. Every beauty course comes with a free starter kit.
Accreditation & recognition
Industry accredited beauty training you can trust
Our courses are independently checked against international education and CPD standards. Here’s exactly what that means, in plain English.
How we’re accredited
CPD Standards Office
TCA holds Dual Accreditation with the CPD Standards Office as a Provider of Training Excellence.
IARC registered
TCA is approved and registered with the International Approval & Registration Centre, a quality framework for international education.
For beauty students: IICT recognition
Our beauty courses are delivered by Ulleo, a Premier Training Provider recognised by the International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT). IICT is a professional membership body with practitioners in more than 35 countries.
What IICT recognition means for you
- Eligible graduates can apply for professional IICT membership
- Members can apply for professional indemnity and public liability insurance through IICT’s insurance partners
- Access to member certificates, professional seals and business resources
Partners in Ireland
Dublin Chamber
TCA is a partner of Dublin Chamber, supporting businesses and professionals across Ireland.
AllCourses.ie
Our courses are listed with AllCourses.ie, Ireland’s course-finder for education and training.
Ulleo
Our specialist beauty partner, with courses endorsed by the beauty industry.
Awards
Training Organisation of the Year
Winner of the Trailblazer award at the national Education and Training Awards, for learning design and learner experience.
ProductReview Award 2024
Independently judged on student experience and satisfaction.
Deloitte Fast 50
Ranked in the Deloitte Fast 50 two years running, 6th in 2017.
Good to know: TCA courses are industry accredited. They are not accredited by QQI and are not national qualifications. They’re practical, skills-based courses recognised by industry partners and employers in Ireland and internationally.
Ready to start your beauty course?
Enrol online in a few minutes, from €29 a week. 14-day money-back guarantee.
How enrolling works
Choose your course
Pick the course that suits you and tap Enrol now.
Fill in a short form
Your details and course choice, online in a few minutes. No call or appointment needed.
Get your login
Your course login is emailed to you, so you can start straight away.
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.
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
What our students say
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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.
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.