professional skin care training for students
the aspire programme
Free professional skin care training for students that builds skills, boosts your CV and gets you career-ready.
what is the aspire programme?
The Aspire Programme is a free, structured education pathway from Dermalogica, the world’s number one professional skincare brand. The programme is open to all beauty and aesthetics students across the UK and Ireland. It is designed to complement your college qualification with professional-grade skills, recognised digital credentials and a direct route into employment.
From foundational skin care knowledge to advanced employability skills and professional certification, the Aspire Programme supports you at every stage of your training at no cost.
your pathway in 3 steps
build your skills & earn rewards
Complete workshops designed to complement your college qualifications. Earn your Aspire Skills Award and Aspire Employability Awards, the digital credentials that stand out on any CV.
prove you’re ready to work
Complete interview preparation, career mapping and business skills modules. Achieve the Aspire Excellence Award, the ultimate achievement that shows you are serious about skin care.
get dermalogica certified, get hired
Unlock hands-on professional training usually reserved for qualified therapists. Become Dermalogica certified and step straight into the workforce with the skills and credibility employers look for.
stand out achievments
the aspire awards
Make your CV stand out and show that you are serious about skincare with the Aspire Programme.
what is included in the aspire programme?
By joining the Aspire programme you will get access to exclusive training, recognised credentials, and a chance to get your career in skin health off to the best start.
Covering skin care skills, employability and career readiness — delivered via livestream, on-demand and in-person sessions.
Earn digital badges and certificates to enhance your CV and LinkedIn profile, signed by dermalogica’s Education Manager.
Exclusive hands-on sessions at dermalogica training centres across the UK and Ireland, available to partnered college students.
Top achievers unlock Ready to Work — hands-on professional training and certification with a global skin care brand.
for lecturers
benefits for lecturers
The Aspire Programme is designed to support your teaching, your CPD and your students’ career prospects.
All lecturers can access the full Aspire Programme alongside their students, book undergraduate workshops, download curriculum-aligned resources and track CPD progress.
Partnered college lecturers receive additional benefits including the full Dermalogica Expert Programme, complimentary CPD hours, exclusive Lecturer Congress access, Lecturer Appreciation Award nominations and CIBTAC-endorsed advanced qualifications.
For Colleges
your college partner
There are 231 collecges partnered with Dermalogica across the UK and Ireland. Dermalogica is the education partner of choice for beauty and aesthetics departments seeking to differentiate their offering and improve student outcomes.
Partnered colleges give their students access to the most comprehensive free education programme in professional skin care.
Partnership provides employer engagement evidence for inspections, alignment with National Occupational Standards and Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards, a globally recognised brand for recruitment marketing, and a dedicated undergraduate education team.
FAQ
Your questions answered
For more information on the Aspire Programme, to find your local college, or to become a college partner, please download the brochure or enquire today.
What is the Aspire Programme?
A free, structured education programme from Dermalogica for beauty and aesthetics students across the UK and Ireland. It includes 23 workshops, three digital credential awards and a route to professional certification that aligns to your curriculum.
Who can join the Aspire Programme?
Any beauty or aesthetics student studying in the UK or Ireland. You do not need to attend a dermalogica partnered college to access the core programme. Partnered college students receive additional benefits including Experience Days and retail discounts.
How much does it cost?
The Aspire programme is free for students to attend.
What qualifications will I earn?
You can earn three digital credential awards: the Aspire Skills Award, Aspire Employability Award and Aspire Excellence Award. Top achievers can also unlock professional certification through the Ready to Work programme.
How can I access the workshops?
Register a free profile on the Dermalogica Learning Hub here. Workshops are available via livestream, on-demand and in-person at Dermalogica training centres.
What is a Dermalogica partnered college?
A partnered college has a formal relationship with dermalogica, giving students access to in-person Experience Days, a 40% retail discount through the Student Store, Student of the Year nominations and hands-on training sessions.
How do I become a Dermalogica partnered college?
Contact our undergraduate education team at undergraduate@dermalogica.co.uk or call 0800 917 7147. We will discuss your needs and guide you through the partnership process.
I’m a lecturer, do I need a Dermalogica account to participate?
No. Any lecturer can register an educator profile on the Dermalogica Learning Hub and access the full Aspire Programme alongside their students, with no Dermalogica account required.
Will the Aspire Programme help me get a job?
The Aspire Programme is specifically designed to build employability skills. It includes interview preparation, career mapping and business skills modules. Top achievers unlock professional certification and access to our industry network of over 100,000 skin therapists worldwide.
join the lecturer lounge
We have created a dedicated community for all Aspire programme lecturers. This is a space for you to connect with other lecturers and professional skin therapists.