Career Paths

Pick the right career path, then complete each stage's course to unlock your way to the goal

19 career paths

Illustrative image: therapists working at several beauty treatment stations14 stages

VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General

The work-based route into beauty therapy, assessed on real clients in a real salon.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustrative image: a therapist giving a facial treatment3 stages

VTCT Skills Level 2 Award in Facial Massage and Skincare

Your first step into beauty therapy: facial massage and skincare.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of women receiving spa treatments, including facials and manicures, inside a brightly lit salon with minimalist cream decor and potted plants.16 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General

Advanced beauty therapy in the workplace: electrical treatments, body massage and epilation.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of a manicurist in a cream uniform filing a client's nails across a white desk in an elegant, modern spa salon.11 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology

Manicure, pedicure and nail enhancements to professional standard.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of gloved hands practicing permanent eyebrow tattooing on a synthetic skin pad with a golden pen tool and pigment cups.3 stages

VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation

Semi-permanent make-up at Level 4, with the management skills the treatment demands.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of a therapist stretching a woman's leg during a traditional massage session in a bright, modern minimalist room.3 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Thai Massage

Become a qualified Thai massage practitioner with a regulated UK qualification.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of a woman receiving a back massage from a therapist on a treatment table in a bright, tranquil spa room.8 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy

The full massage therapist qualification: body, aromatherapy, stone and Indian head massage in one diploma.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of gloved hands using a microblading tool on a silicone practice face, surrounded by pigment cups and cosmetic tools on a bright workstation.1 stage

VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Eyebrow Micropigmentation Techniques

Eyebrow micropigmentation for qualified Level 3 practitioners.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of a manicurist in a beige uniform filing the nails of a female client seated opposite her inside a bright, elegant salon.8 stages

VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

Train as a nail technician: manicure, pedicure, nail art and natural-finish enhancements.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of women in a bright, minimalist spa receiving various beauty treatments including a facial, manicure, and eyebrow styling in a cream-toned interior.17 stages

VTCT Skills Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Studies

A broad start in beauty therapy: skincare, waxing, lashes and brows, and nails in a single diploma.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of a woman lying on a massage table covered by a towel, receiving a back massage from a therapist in a bright, neutral-toned room.17 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy Massage

The NVQ route for massage therapists: body, Indian head, aromatherapy and stone therapy massage.

Taitam-D Academy London

Career path illustration10 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Nail Services

Advanced nail enhancements with UV gel and with liquid and powder.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of a beautician applying eyelash extensions with tweezers to a client lying on a treatment bed in a bright salon.3 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 Award in Lash Extensions

Add individual lash extensions to your treatment list.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of a masseuse in a beige uniform performing a back massage on a woman lying face down on a spa treatment table.3 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Swedish Massage

Professional Swedish body massage for salon, spa and clinic work.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of salon professionals providing facial treatments, manicure services, and brow grooming to clients in a bright, modern, beige-toned spa setting.19 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments

Advanced beauty therapy: facial and body electrotherapy and body massage.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of a woman receiving a facial treatment from a therapist while another staff member takes notes on a clipboard in an elegant spa room.3 stages

VTCT Skills Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF)

Become a qualified assessor in your own occupational area.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of gloved hands applying permanent eyeliner makeup to a silicone training mannequin head resting on a table beside an ink pigment tray.1 stage

VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Eyelid Micropigmentation Techniques

Eyelid micropigmentation for qualified Level 3 practitioners.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of gloved hands using a permanent makeup machine to practice lip tattooing on a silicone mannequin face resting on a towel.1 stage

VTCT Skills Level 4 Award in Lip Micropigmentation Techniques

Lip micropigmentation for qualified Level 3 practitioners.

Taitam-D Academy London

Illustration of gloved hands practicing microblading eyebrow strokes on a silicone practice pad with a pen tool on a light desk.5 stages

VTCT Skills Level 4 Certificate in Enhancing Eyebrows with Microblading Techniques

Microblading for natural-looking brows, taught as a complete qualification.

Taitam-D Academy London

Frequently asked questions

Are the online courses suitable for beginners?

Yes — courses across the Taitam-D network span every skill level, and each course page lists what you'll learn before you enroll.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

It depends on the course. Some courses lead to a qualification awarded by an external awarding body such as VTCT — the course page says so where that is the case. Other courses are Taitam-D Academy London courses: you receive a course completion certificate issued by us, with an online page where it can be checked. That certificate is not a regulated qualification and is not awarded by an external awarding body. The conditions for issuing a certificate are set out on each course page.

Do I need special equipment to take the courses?

It depends on the course — check the course's own overview and curriculum for any tools or equipment it calls for.

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