This comprehensive 4-week certification course (one in-person session per week) takes you from complete beginner to confident, competent nail technician.

You'll master the full range of foundational gel techniques — from gel polish manicures and builder gel overlays to sculpted hard gel extensions — while building the technical knowledge every professional needs: sanitization and disinfection protocols, nail anatomy and common disorders, and correct nail prep and product application.

Each session combines instructor-led demonstrations with hands-on practice, reinforced through self-led practice between classes. The course culminates in a hands-on certification exam, where you'll submit three complete sets — gel polish, overlay, and hard gel extensions — with full documentation of your process from prep to final result. By the end of Level 1, you'll be equipped to confidently and professionally provide services to real clients — with the certification to prove it.