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Foundations

The Foundations course provides the essential knowledge and skills needed to start your esthetics training with confidence. You’ll learn skin analysis techniques, product selection, and professional protocols, ensuring a strong understanding before moving into hands-on treatments.

This course also introduces key student resources, expectations, and procedures, helping you navigate your training successfully. By the end, you’ll complete a personal skin analysis, receive a customized product checklist, and be prepared to begin facial treatments.
Format

In-Class only

Estimated Time to Complete

3 Days

Class Focus

Preparation for Facials Level 1

Tools To Bring During Your In-Class Session

Laptop &
Notebook

The Foundations course is designed to give students the essential knowledge and skills needed to begin their esthetics training with confidence. It focuses on skin analysis, product knowledge, and professional protocols, ensuring students are well-prepared for hands-on facial treatments.

The foundations course sets the stage for future learning by helping students understand how to assess skin, select the right products, and follow professional standards in preparation for more advanced training.
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What You’ll Gain

In-Depth Skin Analysis Skills

By the end of the Foundations course, you'll have a solid understanding of how to assess various skin types and conditions. You'll learn to recognize key factors like dehydration, oiliness, and aging, and how to tailor treatments based on your client’s unique skin needs.

Product Knowledge and Recommendations

This course will teach you how to confidently differentiate between retail and professional-grade products. You'll gain insight into selecting the right products for different skin conditions, along with a personalized product checklist to help you create effective treatment plans for your clients.

Professional Protocols and Best Practices

You'll be introduced to the essential professional protocols, including hygiene standards, client interaction, and proper treatment procedures. Understanding these practices will ensure you work efficiently, safely, and effectively as you begin to build your skills and reputation in the industry.

Confidence in Starting Facial Treatments

The Foundations course will prepare you to confidently begin performing facials by building a strong foundation in both theory and practice. You'll leave with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct skin analyses, select appropriate products, and begin offering treatments, setting you up for success in your esthetics career.
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Course Requirements:

Prerequisite Knowledge

Students should have completed or be actively working through the Facials Level 1 theory before attending this course to ensure they are prepared for the hands-on elements of the Foundations course.

Course Structure

This course is focused on practical application and hands-on training. There is no additional theory component required for the Foundations course beyond what is covered in the prerequisite theory courses.

Technology Requirement

Students are required to bring a laptop or mobile device to class for taking notes, accessing course materials, and completing any digital assignments.
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What's Included

E-learning Portal 

24/7 access to our online learning platform to study theory content, watch recorded demos, and complete theory assessments. 

Hands On Training

Students will receive hands on practical training in person at our Edmonton campuses.


     Training Overview

Foundations 

Practical Overview

Day 1:

  • Mini Orientation
  • Overview of Facial Theory
  • Introduction to Skin Analysis
  • Group Discussions & Breakout Sessions
  • Hands-On Activities & Practice

Day 2: 

  • Product Knowledge Introduction
  • Product Application Techniques
  • Interactive Learning Sessions
  • Guided Practice with Product Selection
  • Group Feedback & Discussions

Day 3: 

  • Practical Skin Analysis Demonstration
  • Hands-On Skin Analysis Practice
  • Developing Treatment Plans
  • Pair Work & Peer Reviews
  • Final Q&A and Wrap-Up Activity

Our students love us

To have the experience working with the instructor during my practical was amazing. I enjoyed the instructor's support and expert advice at all times. I worked without stress, and I felt very confident while doing my training.
- DALIDA G.
The course material was super interesting and Harmony was incredibly helpful and informative, it was probably my favourite class so far!
- HANNAH G.
Advanced facials were very fulfilling and fun couple of days! I always really enjoyed receiving treatments as well!
- SHANESHA H.