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.

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

  • 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.

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

Graduate with 5 Micro-Certifications

Alongside your Skin+ Clinical Esthetics Diploma, you’ll earn 5 Certificates of Completion. These certifications provide a clear record of the technologies you've been trained to use before beginning your career.

Bela MD+

Advanced skin analysis, hydrogen water dermabrasion, serum infusion, electroporation, and microcurrent treatments.

Bare 808 Laser

Learn laser consultations, Fitzpatrick skin typing, treatment planning, laser safety, and hair reduction treatments.

Lucent IPL

Treat pigmentation, redness, vascular concerns, and signs of aging using IPL technology.

DP4 Microneedling

Master skin assessment, microneedling techniques, healing principles, and client aftercare.

EndyMed RF

Perform skin tightening and rejuvenation treatments while learning advanced radio frequency protocols and client assessment.

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Program Logistics

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

  • Tuition: $19,900

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

    See international student tuition here.

    Program Costs:

    • Application Fee: $250

    • Course Materials: $2,534

    • Textbooks: $546

    • Location: Downtown Vancouver

    • Format: In-person, hands-on training

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

    • Total Length: 12 months (includes 4 weeks of scheduled breaks)

    • Program Hours: 900

    • Weeks of Education: 45 weeks

    • Class Size: Maximum 16 students

    • Credential: Diploma

    We offer flexible schedules for busy lives and multiple intakes throughout the year. Our team 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, laser centres, 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, 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

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