The French Beauty Academy, formerly GCTA – Gold Coast Training Academy was established in 1986 and is now of one Australia’s largest private training organisations.
Operating from three purpose-built campuses at Robina on Queensland’s Gold Coast and Brisbane’s CBD, our programs include the nationally recognised Diploma of Beauty Therapy – with options for in-class and flexible learning. We also offer a range of accredited Certificate courses and industry masterclasses in beauty services, make-up, nail technologies and dermal therapies.
We are proud to announce that recently the National Industry Skills Council for Beauty hand selected our educators for their industry expertise to develop the curriculum for a postgraduate qualification in Australia, with an increased focus on advanced medi-spa treatments.
The French Beauty Academy’s cutting-edge SHB50216 Diploma of Salon Management is designed for salon (both beauty and hair) industry professionals and recent graduates of beauty, hair and aesthetics courses who want to stand out and build a successful career in management and emerging industry services.
Delivered through The French Beauty Academy’s innovative Virtual Beauty platform and integrated with the highest level of practical training and in clinic experience with our industry partners – this program will elevate any beauty therapy candidate in the eyes of employers, fast track their beauty career and largely expand their job opportunities.
Learn morePart-time, over 21 weeks, you will master the skills of acrylic nail application and gel nail enhancement, as well as learning the beautifully relaxing ancient art of manicure and pedicure treatments. Our SHB30321 Certificate III in Nail Technology is a nationally accredited course.
You’ll also undertake a number of business units to help you on your way to establishing and marketing yourself as a nail technician with our Certificate III in Nail Technology.
Learn moreAt The French Beauty Academy we’re passionate about arming you with the knowledge and practical skills to not only ensure you are a world-leading therapist, but make your career dreams a reality. We’ve worked with industry and listened to your career goals to innovate a cutting-edge curriculum and a world-first, all encompassing beauty program that will give you the practical expertise, business knowledge and industry experience to equip you for the very best jobs in industry.
You will learn from the best beauty educators in industry using leading technology and products such as MAC Cosmetics, Dermalogica and ASPECT. Our Beauty Therapy Diploma is your passport to a career in a billion dollar industry across fashion, media, the creative arts, travel, and retail.
Learn moreDo you dream of creating a life where you make others feel beautiful? Do you dream of a creative career that fills your days with art and magic? If your answer is yes, you’ve found your place with us.
Our SHB30221 Certificate III in Makeup Course is a nationally recognised qualification, introducing you to the creative world of makeup artistry. This course is your passport to make your dream job in freelance makeup, bridal, runway or editorial beauty work a reality regardless of where you want to work. From Brisbane to the Gold Coast, our Cert 3 course graduates are working in rewarding careers with advancement opportunities around Australia and the world.
Learn moreAt The French Beauty Academy we’re passionate about arming you with the knowledge and practical skills to not only ensure you are a world-leading therapist, but make your career dreams a reality. We’ve worked with industry and listened to your career goals to innovate a cutting-edge curriculum and a world-first, all encompassing beauty program that will give you the practical expertise, business knowledge and industry experience to equipped you for the very best jobs in industry. You will learn from the best beauty educators in industry using leading technology and products such as MAC Cosmetics, Algologie and Caron.
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