Scotland-Wide — Accredited Academy
Expert-led, accredited aesthetic training across Scotland. Whether you are starting your career in aesthetics or upgrading existing qualifications to meet Scotland's new 2026 licensing requirements, Obsidian Institute of Aesthetics delivers the gold standard in hands-on practical education.
Course Catalogue
Obsidian Institute of Aesthetics offers an extensive range of accredited aesthetic training courses covering every major discipline. From foundation certificates to advanced practitioner qualifications, our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of every stage of your career — with refresher courses and one-to-one mentorship programmes also available.
SPMU
Microblading, Powder Brows, Combination Brows, Lip Blush, and SPMU Eyeliner — master the artistry of semi-permanent cosmetics with hands-on practical training and full accreditation.
View Courses →Injectables
Anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers, lip enhancement, and advanced injectable techniques. Clinically rigorous training for qualified practitioners entering the injectables space.
View Courses →Skin & Aesthetics
Facials, peels, skin rejuvenation, and advanced skin treatments. Develop the knowledge and technique to deliver outstanding results for every skin type and concern.
View Courses →Lash & Brow
Lash extensions, lash lift and tint, brow shaping, brow lamination, and more. Build a complete lash and brow service portfolio with fully accredited qualifications.
View Courses →Hair
Hair loss treatments, scalp analysis, and hair wellness therapies. Expand your service range with evidence-based hair and scalp training from expert educators.
View Courses →Body & Wellness
Body contouring, massage therapies, and holistic wellness treatments. Round out your practice with body and wellness qualifications that keep clients coming back.
View Courses →Scotland's Regulation — March 2026
Scotland has introduced some of the most significant regulatory changes the aesthetics industry has seen. From March 2026, practitioners must hold recognised, accredited qualifications to legally perform a range of aesthetic treatments. This is not a future concern — it is the present reality for anyone practising in Scotland today.
Training now means you are not caught out. Every course completed through Obsidian Institute of Aesthetics results in an industry-recognised certificate that satisfies licensing requirements, keeps you insurable, and gives your clients confidence that they are in qualified hands.
From March 2026, the Licensing (Scotland) Act and associated aesthetic treatment regulations require practitioners performing specified procedures to hold accredited qualifications. Operating without them risks your business, your insurance, and your clients' safety.
Accredited qualifications demonstrate a verifiable standard of training. They are required by insurance providers, recognised by industry bodies, and expected by increasingly informed clients who do their research before booking.
Qualification timelines vary by course. Enrolling now ensures you meet every requirement before any renewal, inspection, or licensing audit. Our courses are structured to accommodate working practitioners — so getting compliant does not mean putting your business on hold.
With an Obsidian accredited qualification, you can take on clients, grow your portfolio, and build a sustainable aesthetics business knowing every treatment you perform is legally compliant and professionally supported.
Is This Course Right for You?
Our training is designed to be genuinely inclusive — welcoming students at every stage of their professional journey. Whether you are entirely new to aesthetics or a seasoned practitioner updating your credentials, there is a course built for where you are right now.
Our Credentials
Our principal educator is a multi award-winning aesthetics practitioner, advanced trainer, and qualified assessor with over 20 years of industry experience. Every student trained at Obsidian benefits from that depth of knowledge — delivered in an environment built around practical mastery, not theory alone.
Standards & Recognition
Every course offered through Obsidian Institute of Aesthetics is fully accredited. On successful completion you receive a certificate that is recognised across the industry — accepted by insurance providers and relevant to Scotland's licensing requirements.
All courses carry full accreditation. Your qualification is not just a completion record — it is a recognised credential that meets the standards required for professional practice in Scotland.
Every student who successfully completes their course receives a formal certificate. Your qualification is yours permanently — no expiry date, no annual renewal fee for the core certificate.
Our qualifications are accepted by leading aesthetics and beauty insurance providers across the UK. Practice with full coverage from day one of qualification.
Our Clinics
Obsidian operates award-winning clinics in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Visit us as a client to experience our standard of work first-hand — the same treatments delivered in our clinic are the techniques taught in our training rooms.
Common Questions
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