Skin+ Clinical Esthetics Program

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

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

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

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

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
Nail care techniques, manicures, pedicures, and professional nail services
Spray tan application, colour matching, and sunless tanning protocols
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.

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

This is practical training—not theory-based learning.

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

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

"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

Yes. Merit-based tuition awards are available for qualifying students, and government student loans are an option depending on eligibility.
Our team can walk you through what applies to you.
Programs run 2.5 days per week, with options designed to fit around work or other commitments.
We’ll share current schedule options when you connect with our team.
You’ll graduate with a certificate or diploma depending on your program, along with a portfolio of your work developed throughout your training.
No. All programs are delivered in person.
These are hands-on skills, and training in a studio, salon, or clinic environment is essential to building real ability.
No prior experience is required.
Most students start with an interest and build their skills from the ground up.
You’ll need to meet our general admission requirements.
Our team will guide you through the process step by step once you reach out.
JCI Institute is located in downtown Vancouver:
Suite #200 – 1155 Robson Street
Vancouver, British Columbia

Most students start by asking questions, exploring programs, and seeing the space.

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