Nail Tech & Artistry Course Guide

• Opportunities in Nail Technology
• Nail Treatments
• Nail Products & Tools

• Client Consultation
• Hygiene & Infection Control
• Legal Considerations

• Nail Anatomy & Function
• Nail Diseases & Disorders
• Nail Health

• Cuticle Care
• Nail Filing & Shaping
• Hand Massage

• Regular Polish Application
• Basic Nail Art: French Tips
• Basic Nail Art: Polka Dots
• Basic Nail Art: Stripes

• Types of Nail Enhancements
• Products & Tools
• Using an E-File

• Gel Polish (Shellac) Application
• Gel Polish (Shellac) Removal

• Acrylic Overlay Application
• Acrylic Refill & Rebalance
• Acrylic Removal

• Gel Overlay Application
• Gel Application With Tips
• Sculpted Gel Application With Forms
• Gel Refill & Rebalance
• Gel Removal

• Dip Powder Overlay Application
• Dip Powder Removal

This course takes you through the essential steps of starting a business, from selecting and registering a name to choosing the right structure, meeting compliance requirements, and understanding legal and tax obligations. You’ll explore strategies for identifying and reaching your target market, setting prices, and assessing start-up financial needs, as well as the ongoing reporting required to remain compliant. Along the way, you’ll also be introduced to the main types of businesses, their structures, and core functions, learning what defines a business, the different types that exist, and the roles they play in the economy.

This course guides you through the essential steps of planning a business, from shaping your idea and setting measurable goals to creating a detailed business plan. You’ll explore each key section of a plan, including products or services, target market, operations, and finances, and learn how to use it as a practical tool for decision-making and adapting as your business develops.

This course provides a foundational introduction to key business and accounting concepts. You’ll explore the main business types and structures, including definitions, functions, and how they operate. You’ll gain a basic understanding of accounting, from the purpose and function of the accounting equation to different account types, their classifications, and how transactions affect them. The course covers essential business transactions, the meaning of key terms, the role of invoices, and the importance of accurate record keeping. You’ll also examine the expanded accounting equation, the calculation of Owner’s Equity closing balance, and how to distinguish debit and credit accounts, including their impact on the Balance Sheet. In addition, you’ll learn about Financial Statements, including their purpose, the Trial Balance, and the roles of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement. Finally, you’ll be introduced to Goods & Services Tax (GST), including its meaning, exemptions, differences between invoice and payments accounting bases, and methods of calculation.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Xero, covering its benefits, system requirements, and how to navigate the dashboard. You’ll learn how to work with the Chart of Accounts, including adding accounts, understanding classifications, and applying tax settings. The course explores managing contacts, customers, suppliers, and employees—along with importing, exporting, and archiving them. You’ll develop skills in invoicing, sales, quotes, and inventory, as well as managing purchases, bills, batch payments, and remittance advice. Bank reconciliation is covered in detail, including bank feeds, handling overpayments and prepayments, and reconciliation options. You’ll also learn how to use the Xero Report Centre to generate, customise, and export interactive reports, prepare GST reports, and file GST returns. Finally, the course introduces Xero add-ons and apps, including four built-in Xero add-ons and the Xero App Marketplace.

This course gives you a clear plan and strategy to achieve your marketing goals, using powerful tools like ChatGPT, Canva AI, and more to create attention-grabbing content. You’ll learn how to run high-performing search, shopping, display, and YouTube ads, and how to reach the right audience with impactful targeting. The course also covers smart conversion strategies to turn more leads into loyal customers.