Kosmé Academy · Montréal

Hands-on beauty training, taught by pros.

Nail technician certification, specialty brand courses and 1-on-1 coaching with ACE-certified educators. In person, in English and French — and every certification includes a professional kit you keep.

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Where are you starting from?

  • I'm brand new to nails

    Start with the Level 1 Nail Technician Certification. No experience needed — your pro kit is included.

    Level 1 dates 

  • I already do nails

    Level up with 1-on-1 coaching or a specialty Akzéntz course.

    Advanced & specialty 

  • I want to offer spray tans

    A one-day Spray Tan Technician Certification is coming soon. Get the dates first.

    Get notified 

All courses · All languages

Upcoming dates

  • NOV 15

    NailsFR

    Level 1 Nail Technician Certification

    Sundays · dates à venir · Registration Open

    Course incl. Home Tech KitFrom $1,265$1,635 value
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  • ANY DAY

    NailsFR · EN

    1-on-1 Hands-On Training

    Book by the hour · choose your educator · Open for booking

    Per hour$150
    Book a session
  • JAN 9

    NailsEN

    Level 1 Nail Technician Certification

    Saturdays · Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 · 4 sessions · Registration open Dec.

    Course incl. Home Tech KitFrom $1,465
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  • FEB 7

    NailsFR

    Level 1 Nail Technician Certification

    Sundays · Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 · 4 sessions · Registration open Jan.

    Course incl. Home Tech KitFrom $1,465
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  • MAR 7

    NailsFR

    Level 1 Nail Technician Certification

    Sundays · Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 · 4 sessions · Registration open Feb.

    Course incl. Home Tech KitFrom $1,465
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Our courses

Every course we offer

One card per course. Pick a course to see what you'll learn, kit options and every available date.

Nail Technician

4 courses
EnrollingBeginner

Level 1 Nail Technician Certification

From nail prep to hard gel extensions in 4 weeks, finished with a hands-on certification exam. No experience needed — and your professional Home Tech Kit ($800 value) is included.

  • 4 weeks · 1 session per week · in person
  • French: Nov 15, English: Jan
From $1,265Course + Home Tech Kit · $1,635 valueSee dates
Book anytimeAll levels

1-on-1 Hands-On Training

Personal coaching by the hour with an ACE-certified educator, built around exactly what you want to work on.

  • By the hour · your schedule
  • English & français
$150 / hourBook
Coming soonSpecialty

Akzéntz Pro-Formance Course

A specialty course on the Akzéntz Pro-Formance system. Full details and dates coming soon.

  • In person
  • Details coming soon
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Coming soonSpecialty

Akzéntz Options Course

A specialty course on the Akzéntz Options system. Full details and dates coming soon.

  • In person
  • Details coming soon
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Spray Tan

1 course
Coming soonBeginner

Spray Tan Technician Certification

In one day, learn everything you need to give flawless, streak-free spray tans — in a salon, at home or on location with your own portable tent.

  • 1 day · in person
  • Languages to be announced
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Why Kosmé Academy

  • ACE-certified educators

    Every course is taught by educators certified by ACE.

  • Hands-on, in person

    Instructor demos, then you practise real sets with feedback at the table.

  • A pro kit you keep

    Certification courses include a professional Akzéntz kit — lamp, e-file, gels and tools — that you can restock right here at Kosmé.

  • English or français

    Cohorts run in either language, and 1-on-1 coaching is offered in both.

Your educators

  • Kayla

    ACE-certified educator · teaches in English

  • Luna

    ACE-certified educator · teaches in French & English

  • Alexia

    ACE-certified educator · teaches in English

How enrolment works

  • 1. Choose a course

    Use the dates above or browse every course. Each has its own page with full details.

  • 2. Pick a date & your kit

    Every date is listed with its language. Your starter kit is included — upgrade it if you want a bigger setup.

  • 3. Reserve your seat

    Your kit is paid when you enrol. The course fee is charged on your first day of class.

  • 4. Train & get certified

    Learn hands-on in class. Certification courses finish with a practical exam.

Questions, answered

Which course should I start with?

New to nails? Start with the Level 1 Nail Technician Certification — it's designed for beginners with no formal experience. Already working? Book 1-on-1 Hands-On Training or watch for our specialty Akzéntz courses.

Are courses offered in French?

Yes. Each date is listed as English or French, and 1-on-1 training is available in both.

Is a kit included?

Yes. Every Level 1 enrolment includes the Home Tech Kit ($800 value) — everything you need for your coursework and exam sets. You can upgrade to the Professional Kit or Set Me Up Kit when you enrol. Each course page lists every item in each kit.

How does payment work?

For certification courses, your kit is charged when you enrol and the course fee is charged separately on your first day of class, in line with Québec consumer protection rules. The exact amounts are shown before checkout.

What if I need to cancel or change dates?

Please see our Course Terms & Refund Policy.

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