Skin+ Clinical Esthetics Program

Train for medi-spa and skin clinic careers—right in downtown Vancouver.

Train in-person at our Vancouver campus. This full-time program runs 2.5 days per week, with schedule options designed for busy lives.

12 months

Graduate with a Diploma in Skin + Clinical Esthetics and be prepared to work in clinics, medi-spas, and advanced treatment environments.

Diploma

Financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans available—our team can walk you through your options.

$19,900

Program Overview

Build a complete foundation in clinical esthetics—across face, body, and advanced treatments:

  • Skin analysis, physiology, and treatment planning

  • Facial treatments, exfoliation, and progressive skin therapies

  • Advanced technologies including RF microneedling, IPL, LED, and laser fundamentals

  • Hair removal techniques including waxing and laser theory

  • Body treatments, massage techniques, and relaxation therapies

  • Client consultation, documentation, and professional care standards

  • Product knowledge, ingredients, and evidence-based protocols

You graduate with the technical skill and clinical understanding to work in results-driven treatment environments.

What You Learn

Train in modern clinic environments designed to reflect real work settings:

  • Live instructor demonstrations

  • Guided, hands-on treatments

  • Real-time feedback and coaching

  • Work on real clients

  • Advanced clinical esthetics technology used in treatment settings

  • Built-in work experience

  • Small class sizes for personalized support

This is practical training—not theory-based learning.

How You Train

  • Clinical from day one
    You don’t spend months on basics before moving forward—training reflects how clinics and clients actually operate

  • No delayed advanced phase
    Learn advanced treatments as part of your core training, not as a separate add-on

  • Built on technical skill and consistency
    Develop confidence through repetition and structured treatment protocols

  • Career-ready training
    Graduate prepared to work in clinics, medi-spas, and advanced treatment environments

What Makes This Different

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Program Logistics

Find details on tuition, program length, and how to apply.

  • Tuition: $12,500

    Financial options: Merit-based tuition awards, flexible payment plans, and government student loans are available for those who qualify. Our Admissions Advisors can walk you through your options.

    See international student tuition here.

    Program Costs:

    • Application Fee: $250

    • Course Materials: $3,810

    • Beauty Supply Kit: $350 (estimated)

    • Media Makeup Supply Kit: $150 (estimated)

    • Location: Downtown Vancouver

    • Format: In-person, hands-on training

    • Time Commitment: 20 hours/week (2.5 days/week)

    • Total Length: 8 months (includes 2 weeks of scheduled breaks)

    • Program Hours: 580

    • Weeks of Education: 29 weeks

    • Class Size: Maximum 16 students

    • Credential: Certificate

    We offer flexible schedules for busy lives and multiple intakes throughout the year. An Admissions Advisors can help you select the best schedule and start date for you.

    This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

  • To enroll, applicants must meet JCI’s General Admission Requirements.

TALK TO OUR TEAM

  • "I had such an amazing experience here at JCI. With all my new knowledge and skills, I am well-prepared for a future in esthetics. The instructors were such a pleasure to be around. I found their personal experiences in the esthetics field really helped put things in perspective."

    — Kelsey, Graduate

  • "This program was fantastic. I was truly taught by the best in the industry. Everyday I would go to class excited about what I was going to learn. I learned way more than I ever anticipated. I have received so much support from the instructors—during and after the program."

    — Andrea, Graduate

  • "We love to hire estheticians, makeup artists and front desk coordinators from JCI! We feel our values strongly align and we’ve had great success stories with many of our team members that hailed from various programs at JCI."

    — Jill Bryan, Absolute Spa

Where JCI Grads Go

Our esthetics graduates go on to work in medi-spas, skin clinics, and advanced treatment environments, as well as build careers in skincare, product sales, and client-based services.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes. Merit-based tuition awards are available for qualifying students. Government student loans may also be available depending on eligibility. Our admissions team can walk you through your options.

  • This program is delivered on a full-time schedule (20 hours/week) with in-person training in downtown Vancouver. We offer flexible schedules that support busy lives. Exact class times may vary by intake. Speak with our admissions team to find the upcoming schedule that works best for you.

  • Graduates receive a Cerftificate in Multimedia Makeup Artistry, along with a professional portfolio developed throughout the program.

  • No. This program is fully in-person. Makeup is a hands-on skill, and training in a studio environment with real-time instructor feedback is essential to building professional-level ability.

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Talk to Our Team

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