Gel Nail Technology Course - PRIVATE

Beginner Program
5 days over 5 weeks
*Textbook Required

Step into the nail industry with the skills, confidence, and professionalism needed to succeed from day one. The Nove Academy Gel Nail Technology Certification is designed to take you from beginner to fully prepared, giving you the ability to perform services independently and with confidence.

Whether you are starting a new career, expanding your services, or turning your passion into something more, this program provides real, industry-relevant training that prepares you for modern salon environments. You will not only learn how to perform services—you will understand why they work, how to adapt them, and how to deliver consistent, high-quality results for every client.

This program combines structured theory with intensive hands-on training to ensure you build both knowledge and practical ability. Every technique is taught step-by-step, practiced with guidance, and refined through personalized feedback, so you never feel uncertain or unsupported in your learning.

At Nove Academy, we focus on developing professionals—not just technicians. You will learn how to assess the nail, select the correct products, troubleshoot challenges, and execute services with precision. This deeper level of understanding is what allows you to work confidently, not just follow instructions.

You will build a strong foundation in nail anatomy, growth patterns, product chemistry, and infection prevention. Understanding these elements ensures your work is not only beautiful but safe, professional, and aligned with industry standards.

Hands-on training focuses on the services and techniques used in today’s salons. You will gain experience in natural nail preparation, dry manicuring, hand filing, and electric file techniques, along with gel polish application, structured overlays, and sculpted nail extensions. You will also learn form application and customization, maintenance and fill procedures, nail repairs, shaping, and professional finishing techniques. Creative skills, including full-colour application, painted French designs, and introductory nail art, are integrated throughout your training.

Beyond technical skills, the program prepares you for real client interactions. You will develop consultation skills, client communication, and professional service flow, along with an understanding of business fundamentals and industry expectations. This ensures you are not only capable of performing services, but also ready to build and grow within the industry.

Small class sizes allow for individualized coaching, real-time correction, and ongoing support throughout the program. This personalized approach ensures you leave with both the technical ability and the confidence to begin working with clients.

By the end of the program, you will be able to perform professional gel nail services with confidence, understand product performance, troubleshoot common challenges, and deliver results that meet modern industry standards. You will leave prepared, capable, and ready to take the next step in your career.

Program Highlights:

Small class sizes with personalized coaching
Extensive hands-on, guided training
Step-by-step systems for consistent results
Nail science and product chemistry
Infection prevention and safety standards
Client consultation and communication
Electric file training
Gel polish and structured gel applications
Sculpted nail extensions and form customization
Nail repairs, troubleshooting, and shaping
Introductory nail art techniques
Business and career fundamentals
Certificate upon completion

Curriculum:

Theory

Foundations and professional life skills
Communication and client interaction
Infection prevention and safety standards
Nail anatomy and physiology
Nail product chemistry
Diseases and disorders
Consultations and client care
Professionalism and service standards
Business fundamentals and career pathways

Practical Training

Dry manicuring
Hand filing and electric file techniques
Gel polish and UV/LED applications
Structured overlays
Sculpted nail extensions
Form application and customization
Nail shaping and structure
Maintenance and fill procedures
Nail repairs and troubleshooting
Full colour and painted French application
Introductory nail art
Client aftercare and retention

Tuition cost is $1295.00 plus GST
Kit cost is $550.00 plus GST & PST
Total course cost is $1970.25

* The purchase of an upgraded kit is possible.  Please inquire at the time of booking*

* A deposit of $500.00 is required to secure your place in the course *

Please enter the COURSE START DATE you would like (from the date list in the picture) into the instruction text box during cart checkout. We will contact you to confirm your placement before charging you the deposit.

You can also call the store to have us enroll you if you prefer. Call 306-975-3773.