Which CIDESCO Certificate is Right for Me?

We offer both a 780 hour Full Skin Care Program and a 860 hour Full Aesthetic Program. Both provide personalized training (6 or fewer persons/class), first class educators (40 years+ experience), notes, books and tests.

Neither requires any state licensing (although check your state or country about their requirements).

But what are the differences?

780 hour Full Skin Care Program:

Can NOT be updated to full CIDESCO diploma

Focuses on:
Facials, Facial electrical treatments, waxing, make-up

Learn the foundations of the science involved: biology, chemistry, physics.

Supervised advanced hands-on practice on clients
Case studies
Test preparation (theory and practical)
860 hour Full Aesthetic Program:

Can be updated to full CIDESCO diploma

Focuses on:
Content from 730 hour program, plus manicure and pedicure

Refresh your knowledge of the science involved for the written test: biology, chemistry, physics.

Basic Manicure and Pedicure

Supervised advanced hands-on practice for the test.
Case studies
Test preparation (theory and practical)

Both programs have the same registration deadlines and start dates, which you’ll find on the CIDESCO Certification page.