You’ve Got The Teaching Qualification.

Now You Need Accreditation That Matches Your Standard.

The TBP Transformation

  • Before TBP Accreditation Membership

    • You want your courses to align with industry standards but you’re unsure what that truly requires.
    • You want your academy to be respected and reflect quality your not just another trainer.
    • You want to raise the standards of education in the beauty industry but need the right structure behind you.
    • You want your students to be able to get insured with the provider that suits their individual business needs.
    • You want support from a team that genuinely understands the beauty industry education, compliance and quality assurance not just one or the other.

  • With TBP Accreditation Membership

    • Your courses are structured and aligned with recognised industry standards.
    • Your academy operates with credibility, professionalism and is held accountable.
    • You contribute to improving and maintaining high standards within the beauty education sector.
    • Your students are able to seek insurance through providers that meet their specific business requirements.
    • You are supported by a team who not only understands the beauty industry and educational frameworks but has the first hand experience of both sectors to aid compliance and sustainable growth.

OUR SEAL OF APPROVAL REPRESENTS HIGH QUALITY TRAINING BUILDING TRUST AND ASSURANCE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS.

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We don't just approve courses. We PARTNER with Educators and their Academies

  • No Guesswork

    Forget guessing what we want. Our Accreditation handbook explains every document required for approval and exactly what we are looking for in each.

  • Trust The Process

    We review all submissions in-depth and provide clear and detailed feedback if amendments are required before we can approve a course.

  • Partnership

    We quality assure all academies once a year via virtual meeting to ensure that standards are being maintained.

Accreditation Framework

The T.R.U.S.T.E.D. Framework

Every course accredited by TBP is assessed against seven clear criteria.

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Trainer certificates

The trainer holds a recognised qualification in every treatment they teach, appropriate to the level of the course. They have also completed a teacher training course, either Ofqual regulated or industry recognised, confirming they are qualified not just to do but to educate.

You will need: Copies of all relevant treatment qualification certificates and your teacher training certificate.
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Rigorous assessment

Every student completes our three-part assessment framework before receiving their certificate. This covers a theory assessment (including contraindications, contra-actions, health and safety, and treatment knowledge), a live model assessment, and a series of case studies completed after the course.

You will need: A theory assessment with answers, live model criteria, and a case study process documented in your assessment schedule.
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Underpinned by theory

Every course begins with theory covering anatomy, physiology, health and safety, legislation, contraindications, contra-actions, and treatment-specific knowledge. Whether delivered in person or as pre-learning, all key theory is recapped before practical work begins.

You will need: A training manual that covers all required theory sections.
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Standards-aligned content

Course content, time allocation, student numbers, and case study requirements all meet TBP's published standards for the treatment type, ensuring every student has genuinely practised the skill before qualifying.

You will need: A lesson plan and manual per course that meet the relevant hair and beauty or aesthetics criteria.
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Teaching insurance

The trainer holds valid educators insurance that covers all treatments taught and includes a teaching extension. Insurance must remain current throughout the accreditation period and is verified at the annual QA meeting.

You will need: Proof of current educators insurance showing your full name, issue and expiry dates, and teaching extension.
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Evidenced currency

Course content must be current, accurate, and reflective of industry best practice. Manuals and lesson plans are living documents, reviewed and updated regularly to ensure students receive training that reflects how the industry operates today.

You will need: Up to date course materials. Any changes to content must be submitted to TBP and will be reviewed at your annual QA meeting.
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Delivery quality, ongoing

Accreditation does not end at approval. TBP conducts an annual Quality Assurance review with every accredited academy, verifying that standards are being maintained and supporting educators to keep improving their practice.

You will need: To register students via the TBP Learner Portal and attend a yearly R.A.T.E. QA meeting.

To have your beauty training courses accredited by Trusted Beauty Professionals, you will need to:

Be aged 19+, Have 1 year of experience, hold a valid teaching qualification for beauty educators (Level 3 AET Minimum or Equivalent) and be insured to offer training.

IF YOU DO NOT HOLD A VALID TEACHING QUALIFICATION WE RECOMMEND OUR BEAUTY EDUCATOR PATHWAYS.

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Risk Free Accreditation

If for any reason we are unable to accredit your courses. Your accreditation membership fee will be returned.

No hidden fees. No Silent Rejections.

Your 12-Month membership begins from the date of approval.

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Included within your accreditation membership:

  • Physical Certificate & Window Sticker

    Show off your accredited status with pride with our complimentary physical certificate of accreditation and window sticker for your training courses.

  • Promotion

    We champion your success. Not only will you be listed on our website under our trainer directory. We will also showcase your success on our social platforms.

  • Ongoing Support

    All TBP accredited trainers will have direct access to our founder and like-minded educators via our WhatsApp community.

  • Continued Development

    Enjoy 12-months complimentary Gold membership access to our development hub 'The Educators Club' upon approval of your accredited status.
I Want It All

Why Pay for 5 Courses When You Only Teach 3

Flexible Membership Plans

TBP Accreditation plans are flexible to meet your individual needs (no matter how big or small). This includes charging per course, meaning you only pay for what you need. Additionally, you can make amendments to your membership at any time including adding on additional educators (£79), additional courses (£39), and deliver online courses (£39 one-off fee). We accredit a wide range of basic and advanced hair, beauty, and aesthetic courses, which can be found here.

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YOUR LOYALTY REWARDED

Enjoy 10-15% Off your initial membership fee when you renew within 14 days of your accreditation membership expiry.

Hear from our accredited educators...

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    Fawn G.

    "This company is incredible, the support they have shown me since my very first message has been nothing but amazing. I recently qualified as a Beauty Educator and was looking around for a supportive accreditation company, TBP was recommended to me by the woman who trained me in my AET, and from the very first message TBP have been nothing but incredible. They have provided me with so much support, advice and help. Their communication skills are amazing, instant replies and so much support throughout the whole accreditation process. I am beyond grateful for all of the support this company has shown me. I cannot recommend TBP enough for anyone looking for a reputable Accredited company. Thank you so much"
  • Brunette woman holding black TBP accreditation certificate

    Jorgie G.

    "Just want to say a big thank you for all your help nothing was ever a bother whenever I had any questions to ask (which were quite a lot ) I would highly recommend you guys to anyone who wants to get into the beauty business and do there teaching and accreditation through you."

TRUST THE PROCESS

TBP Accreditation Process

Step One: Gain Your Teaching Qualification

Before you can gain accreditation you must hold a valid teaching qualification or completed an industry recognised course. You must also have educators insurance. This can usually be added onto your existing policy.

If you have not completed this yet please check out our pathways.

Step Two: Create Your Course Materials

Create your course materials (per course):

  • Manual
  • Lesson Plan
  • Theory Assessments
  • Assessment Schedule

We recommend you download our Accreditation Handbook which will support you to develop your course materials. We also offer fully editable training materials for a range of beauty courses.

You can purchase your accreditation plan prior to this step or after as your accredited year does not begin until you have submitted everything.

Step Three: Accredit Your Courses

Purchase your accreditation if you have note already and submit all your documents to us via our accreditation application portal. This includes:

  • Your qualification certificates.
  • Your Level 3 AET (or equivalent) certificate.
  • Proof of educators insurance.

You will need the following per course:

  • Manual.
  • Lesson Plan.
  • Theory Assessments.
  • Assessment Schedule.

You will also be required to read through all of our policies inclusive of our Complaints Policy.

We ask that you read through our guidance handbook to ensure we have all the required files for sign off.

Once submitted we will review your application within 10-14 working days.

Step Four: Run Your Courses

Once approved you will be contacted via email with your accreditation certificate and copies of our logo for your socials. Once received you can go ahead and start running your beauty training courses!

We will also send out a free physical certificate within 28 working days to your registered address.

You will be granted access to our Educators Club and we recommend that you engage with the platform regularly. throughout the year to elevate your academy.

We will check in with you throughout your membership to see how you are progressing and schedule your Quality Assurance Review.

As a TBP Accredited academy you will need to upload your student information to our learner registration portal once a month. This process takes less than 2 minutes a month to complete.

You can expect a 1-month and then 7-day reminder to renew your accreditation and access to the educators hub.

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