Welcome to the Nail Academy!
Courses
Master the Art of Nail Care
Beginner's Course — Start Pro
Professional Nail Master from Scratch
3 Modules • 2.5 Months of Training
Who is this course for?
- For anyone who wants to learn a new profession as a Nail Stylist
- For self-taught nail designers
- For nail professionals who want to improve the quality of their work and consolidate and systematize their knowledge 100%
How the training works
- Offline classes in mini-groups of 4–6 people
- Theory lessons
- Daily practical work on models
- Demonstration of techniques by the instructor
- Support from the instructor at every stage
Schedule & Timetable
Manicure Module – 3 days
Pedicure Module – 3 days
Modeling Module – 3 days
Practice – 3 days
Additional Training Day – 1 day
Exam – 1 day
Class hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM including lunch break
Included during the course
- Coffee, tea, water, fruits, and snacks
- Fully equipped workstation
Course Program
"Manicure" Block
- Nail anatomy
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Material science
- Classification of milling bits
- Precision and combined manicure
- Working with the milling machine & perfect cut with scissors
- Working with difficult cuticles
- Quick removal of coating
- Reinforcement with builder gel
- Thin but stable nail architecture
- Filing shapes: Square, Soft Square, Almond, Oval
- Repair of cracks and reconstruction of corners
"Disk Pedicure" Block
- Advantages of the Podo-Disk technique
- Safe work with different foot types
- Treatment of cracks and calluses
- Basics of safety in fungal infections
- Preparation of toenails for gel polish and nail wraps
- Repair and tamponade
- Foot massage
"Modeling" Block
- Basic nail extension with forms
- Correct form placement for Square and Almond shapes
- Architecture of the artificial nail
- Working with liquid and solid gels
- No-file technique & correct filing technique
- Material science and compatibility of different brands
"Designs" Block
- French Design
- Stamping
- Quick salon designs
"Self-employment & Clients" Block
- How to find work or start your own business
- Self-employment & documents
- Where to find clients
- Communication with clients
- How to increase prices
- Common service mistakes by nail artists
- How to acquire loyal customers
"Social Media" Block
- Photo and video recording of works
- Lighting and equipment
- Account design
- Content for customer acquisition
Included in the course
- Methodical manual for manicure & pedicure
- All materials and equipment included
- Nail Master starter kit as a gift (worth 550 CHF)
After the course you will receive
- 3 certificates
- 10% discount in the online shop
- 1 month of WhatsApp support
- Job search assistance upon request
Course Fee
5500 CHF
Installment payment possible
Further Education — Manicure
Combi Expert — Modern Technology & Thin Coating
Intensive Course • 1 Day
Who is this course suitable for?
- for practicing nail technicians with at least 3 months of professional experience
- for everyone who has already mastered the technique of combined or e-file manicure and wants to improve the quality of their work
- for those who haven't had further training for a long time and want to learn modern techniques
How is the training structured?
- Offline instruction in a mini-group of up to 4 people with maximum practical component
- Work on a model
- the instructor demonstrates each technique step by step
- individual analysis and correction of each participant's errors
- Support from the instructor at every stage of the course
Schedule
1 day — From 10:00 to 18:00 including a lunch break.
During the course, the following will be provided:
- Coffee, tea, water, fruit and snacks
- fully equipped workspace
- all consumables
Course Program
- Professional removal of old material without damaging the natural nail plate and nail preparation
- Filing shapes: Square, Oval and Almond
- Cuticle processing technique with the e-file
- Perfect cuticle cutting with scissors without injury
- Correction and repair of the nail plate
- Thin reinforcement of nails with liquid gels
- Fast technique of color application with the brush from the bottle
Included in the course
Methodological materials:
- Disinfection and sterilization
- Material science
- Classification of e-files and instruments
Online lessons:
- Material removal
- combined manicure
- reinforcement and gel coating for various nail types
- Application of colored gel polish
- Repair of nail cracks
🎁 Bonus: Gift — a basic set of materials and tools.
After the course you will receive:
- a certificate of course participation
- 10% discount on the first purchase in the online shop
- 1 month of post-training support
Course fee
650 CHF
Installment payment possible.
Further Training — PODO DISC
Disc Technique and Pedicure Philosophy
Intensive Course • 1 Day
Who is this course for?
- for professionals with at least 6 months of experience in manicure or pedicure
- for nail technicians who want to expand their service offering and generate additional income
- for professionals who have not had further training for a long time and want to learn the disc technique to enhance their qualifications
Training Schedule:
- Offline instruction in a mini-group of 2–4 people — intensive training with maximum practical focus
- Work on a model
- the instructor demonstrates the technique step by step
- individual error analysis for each participant
- support from the instructor at every stage
Schedule
1 day — From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, including a lunch break.
Included during the course:
- Coffee, tea, water, fruit, and snacks
- fully equipped workstation
- all consumables
Course Program
Theoretical Part
- Structure of the skin and nail plate
- Advantages of the disc technique and differences from classic methods
- Procedure algorithm for pedicure with disc
- Overview of possible diseases and contraindications
- Correct hand position and working angle of the disc
Practical Part
- Analysis and step-by-step treatment of the foot with the disc technique to achieve "Baby Feet" effect
- Work with every foot type: hyperhidrosis, hyperkeratosis, sensitive, mature, and diabetic feet
- Working with wet and dry techniques
- Apparatus-based processing and preparation of toenails for coating
- Thin and safe coating with nail polish, gel polish, or foils
Included in the course
- Methodology handbook for disc pedicure
- full provision of all materials and equipment
- Podo-Disc Starter Set as a gift
Bonus Block — Online Lesson:
- Foot treatment with discs
- Removal of material/coatings
- Apparatus-based processing and preparation of nails for coating
- Coating with nail polish, gel polish, or foils
- Repair and prosthetics of nails with acrylgel
- Treatment of cracks
- Treatment of corns with a core
- Insertion of a tampons for ingrown nails
After the course you will receive:
- Certificate of course participation
- 10% discount on your first purchase in the online shop
- 1 month of post-training support
Course Fee
650 CHF
Installment payment possible.
Further Training — Modeling, Dual Forms
SLIM ARCHITECTURE — Thin Architecture and Stable Nails
Intensive Course • 2 Days
This technique allows you to sculpt exceptionally thin, stable, and durable nails in just 1 hour and 30 minutes — with minimal filing and a finished design.
After the course, you will be able to:
- work with all gel systems
- perform nail sculpting faster and cleaner
- learn to love the nail sculpting process
Who is this course for?
- for professionals of all skill levels (prior experience in nail extension is not required)
- for nail designers who want to expand their services with a new offering
- for nail designers who want to improve their qualifications and learn the Dual Forms technique
Course structure:
- Offline instruction in mini-groups of 4–6 people — intensive training with a maximum practical focus
- Work on models
- The instructor demonstrates the technique step-by-step
- Support from the instructor at every stage
Schedule
2 days — From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM including a lunch break.
Included during the course:
- Coffee, tea, water, fruit, and snacks
- Fully equipped workstation
- All consumables
In this course, we will cover:
- the correct selection of Dual Forms
- correction of problematic nails
- working with materials of different viscosity and structure
- surface and inlay design
- manicure with 1 drill bit + scissors
- secrets to strengthening the sidewalls
Course Program
Day 1 — "Square" Shape
- classic and soft square — detailed analysis
- working with different gels
- internal color gradients
- stamping and French design
- clean impression technique of the Dual Form with distance from the cuticle
Day 2 — "Almond" Shape
- sculpting the "Almond" shape
- inlay design
- mixing gels and pigments
- clean impression technique of the Dual Form under the cuticle
Included in the Course
Online lessons:
- material removal
- combined manicure with 1 drill bit + scissors
- "Square" sculpting algorithm
- "Almond" sculpting algorithm
🎁 Bonus: Gift — Material set for this technique.
After the course, you will receive:
- Certificate of course completion
- 10% discount on the first purchase in the online shop
- 1 month of support after the training
Course Fee
1200 CHF
Installment payment available.