12 Week
Acrylic Course
If you’re looking for an acrylic nail course that gives you more than just a certificate and actually helps you feel confident creating professional nails on real clients, this course is for you.
Our 12 Week Acrylic Course is designed to take you from basic knowledge to confident acrylic nail technician through structured, hands-on training, continuous feedback, and ongoing support.
Taught by Celebrity Nail Artist and Brillbird Educator Sarah Evans, this course focuses on building strong foundations, refining technique, and helping you truly understand acrylic application, not just copy what you see.
Unlike many fast-track courses where students leave still feeling nervous, this programme is designed to give you time to practice, improve, and receive personalised guidance throughout your training journey.
You’ll learn the latest acrylic techniques, salon-ready skills, and correct application methods currently being used within the industry, ensuring you leave feeling prepared, confident, and ready to start building your career.
By the end of the course, you won’t just have a qualification, you’ll have the confidence, support, and practical ability to start taking paying clients professionally.
WHY THIS COURSE?
This course has been carefully designed to help you become a confident, professional acrylic nail technician, not just someone who has completed a training day.
✨ Learn the latest acrylic techniques and trends
✨ Build confidence through ongoing feedback and support
✨ Small class sizes for more personalised teaching
✨ Learn professional salon-ready techniques
✨ Receive lifetime support even after qualifying
Included with your course:
✔️ Premium Brillbird Kit (worth over £230)
✔️ Training Manuals
✔️ Student Support Group on Facebook
✔️ 10% Discount on Brillbird Products
✔️ 10% Discount on ABT Insurance
✔️ Lifetime Support from Sarah
✔️ Fully ABT Accredited Certificate
WHY MANCHESTER NAIL AND BEAUTY ACADEMY?
At Manchester Nail & Beauty Academy, everything is focused on helping you become a confident, capable nail technician who feels genuinely ready to work on clients.
We know many students leave short courses still feeling unsure or unsupported, which is why our training is designed differently. We focus on building confidence gradually through practical learning, feedback, encouragement, and continued support.
Our courses are designed to help you:
💅 Build professional-level skills
💸 Create a flexible income
✨ Gain confidence in your work
🏡 Start your own nail business or work in a salon
We’ve already helped hundreds of students start or progress their nail careers, including complete beginners and technicians retraining after poor previous experiences.We focus everything on you to ensure you leave with the knowledge and skills to becoming a professional nail technician. Our nail courses are designed to ease your nerves, build confidence and get you on the path to a successful career in nails.
Becoming a professionally qualified nail technician will allow you to have a job you love and enjoy no matter whether you decide to work in a salon or open your own nail business.
We have helped hundreds of students start or progress their nail journey see some of our student success stories here.
MEET YOUR EDUCATOR- SARAH EVANS
Sarah has dedicated her career to helping students turn their passion for nails into real careers.
Her teaching focuses on perfection, attention to detail, and technique — not just product application. She believes confident nail technicians are created through proper understanding, consistent practice, and supportive feedback.
When she’s not teaching, Sarah is:
✨ Working backstage at New York Fashion Week
✨ Creating nails for celebrities and editorial shoots
✨ Continuing to invest in advanced education and training herself
This means you’re learning from someone actively working within the industry and bringing real-world knowledge directly into the classroom.
WHO IS THE 12 WEEK ACRYLIC COURSE FOR?
This course is perfect for:
✔️ Beginners wanting to start a nail career properly
✔️ Aspiring nail technicians wanting in-depth training
✔️ Nail techs retraining after poor previous education
✔️ Those wanting recognised qualifications and confidence working on clients
If you’re serious about learning acrylic nails professionally and building a skill that can create a flexible income or long-term career — this course is for you.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
During the course, you’ll learn:
💅 Tip & Overlay
💅 Reverse French
💅 Natural Tips
💅 Ombré Acrylic
💅 Encapsulated Glitter
💅 3D Acrylic Designs
💅 Infills & Rebalancing
💅 Product Ratio & Control
💅 Smile Lines
💅 Beginner Nail Shapes
(Square, Squoval, Almond & Oval/Round)
📚 Professional Knowledge Includes:
✔️ Health & Safety
✔️ Anatomy & Physiology
You’ll learn not only how to create beautiful acrylic nails, but how to do so confidently, safely, and professionally.Tip & Overlay
Reverse French
Natural Tips
Ombre
Encapsulated glitter
3D designs
Infills
Product Ratio
4 Beginners shapes - square, squoval, almond and round/oval
Smile lines
Health and Safety
Anatomy & Physiology
PREREQUISITE
You must already hold a Manicure qualification before attending this course.
If you are not yet qualified in Manicure, you can enrol onto our Luxury Manicure Course first.
📩 Please send a copy of your manicure certificate to:
manchesternailandbeautyacademy@hotmail.com
PROFESSONAL ACRYLIC KIT INCLUDED
Your professional Brillbird acrylic kit includes:
✔️ Cover Pink Powder 30ml
✔️ White Powder 30ml
✔️ Clear Powder 30ml
✔️ Ultimate Liquid 100ml
✔️ 3 Coloured Powders 10ml
✔️ Nail Scrub
✔️ Primer 2
✔️ Cuticle Oil
✔️ Dust Brush
✔️ Liquid Jar
✔️ 3 Files
✔️ Acrylic Brush
✔️ Cuticle Pusher
✔️ Nail Tips
✔️ Nail Glue
✔️ Tip Cutters
✨ You’ll also have full access to the academy’s professional kit during training sessions.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IN THE CLASS?
To ensure every student receives the attention, support, and feedback they need, class sizes are kept intentionally small.
👩🎓 Maximum of just 7 students per class
This allows you to:
✔️ Receive personalised guidance throughout your training
✔️ Ask questions comfortably in a supportive environment
✔️ Get continuous feedback on your work and technique
✔️ Build confidence without feeling rushed or overlooked
We focus on helping you feel genuinely confident in your skills, not just getting through the course.
COURSE LENGTH
📚 12 in-person practical training sessions
After passing each unit assessment in class, you’ll complete case studies at home to continue improving your confidence and technique.
Throughout your training you’ll receive:
✔️ Ongoing feedback
✔️ Support with your case studies
✔️ Lifetime support from Sarah
This structure gives you time to properly practice and develop your skills, helping you feel prepared to work on real paying clients.
WHEN CAN I START CHARGING?
You don’t need to wait until the end of the course to begin earning.
As soon as you’ve passed each unit and completed the required case studies, you can begin offering treatments and charging clients straight away.
💸 Many students go on to earn £30+ per hour working self-employed, around another job, family life, or while building their own nail business.
This course is designed to help you start building your confidence, client base, and income as quickly as possible.
COURSE INVESTMENT
💷 Total Course Cost: £940
💰 Deposit: £240
Included within your course:
✔️ Full Professional Acrylic Kit
✔️ Training Manual
✔️ Fully Accredited Certificate
✔️ Ongoing Support & Feedback
Everything you need to start your acrylic journey professionally.
QUALIFICATION
Throughout and following your training, you’ll complete assessments and submit 8 case studies to demonstrate your practical ability and understanding.
Once successfully completed, you’ll receive your:
🎓 ABT Accredited Acrylic Qualification
Allowing you to gain insurance and begin working professionally.
We believe confidence comes through practice, feedback, and support, which is why you’ll continue receiving guidance throughout your case studies to help you improve and get the best possible results from your training.
LIVE MODEL
A model for practice and assessments on some weeks will be needed, if you are struggling to find a model we can try to find one for you, please let us know when booking if you have a model or not.
ACADEMY ADDRESS
Manchester Nail and Beauty Academy, 5 Silverbirch Way, Failsworth, Manchester, England
COURSE START DATES
Sunday 28th June (Morning)
Sunday 13th September (Afternoon)
(Please message for alternative dates if these are unsuitable)
COURSE TIMES
Morning
Start- 10:00
Finish- 13:30
Afternoon
Start - 14:00
Finish - 17:30
Evening
Start - 18:00
Finish - 21:30
OUR CONTACT DETAILS
T:07731617754
Email: manchesternailandbeautyacademy@hotmail.com
By the end of this course, you won’t just know how to apply acrylic, you’ll feel confident creating professional sets your clients will love and pay for.
With small class sizes, personalised feedback, ongoing support, and industry-recognised training, this course gives you the strong foundation needed to build a flexible income or long-term career in nails.
💅 Your future as a confident acrylic nail technician starts here, secure your place today as spaces are limited.
