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9-Week Advanced Skin Care Specialist Diploma in Hamilton, Mississauga, Toronto, and Vaughan

Launch your career in the growing field of advanced skin care with IBI’s Advanced Skin Care Specialist Diploma Program. This comprehensive diploma prepares you for opportunities in spas, medical spas, dermatology offices, plastic surgery clinics, or even your own home-based business.

Program At A Glance

9 Weeks

Fast track your career

Hybrid Learning

Online theory + hands-on

Prerequisites

High School Diploma or equivalent

Payment Plans

Interest-free payment options

Why Choose the Advanced Skin Care Specialist Diploma?

This program prepares you for an exciting career where you help clients feel confident and achieve real results. With an IBI diploma, you’ll graduate ready to work in medical spas, dermatology clinics, physicians’ offices, or even launch your own business.

  • Starting salaries: $45,000 – $70,000+
  • Entrepreneurship: Unlimited earning potential depending on services offered

Modules Overview

Learn how to identify and treat various skin concerns with an emphasis on cosmeceutical and medical-grade product lines. Using Dermo28's skincare line, you will learn the skills to treat all skin types with traditional and advanced facial treatments. A strong emphasis is placed on practical training.

  • Proper client selection
  • Consultations for medi-facials
  • Classic facial
  • Advanced facial
  • Facial with high frequency
  • Extraction and implements
  • Skin analysis
  • Client charting and consultations
  • Ingredients and product knowledge
  • Natural and organic skin care
  • Advanced skin care modalities
  • Adult acne treatments
  • Advanced exfoliation techniques
  • Wound healing and advanced skin care theory
  • Medical-spa terminology

Chemical Peels treat acne, acne scarring, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and dryness.

  • Client consultations
  • Pre and post-care instructions
  • Skin typing
  • Intro to chemical methods of exfoliation
  • Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation
  • Chemical peel protocols
  • Practical application of glycolic, lactic, and salicylic peels
  • TCA peels
  • Benefits of a chemical peel
  • Proper handling of client records
  • Indications and contraindications

Microdermabrasion uses an applicator with an abrasive surface to gently exfoliate the outer layer of the skin. This treatment rejuvenates the skin while targeting sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, melasma, and other skin-related conditions.

  • Client consultations
  • Pre and post-care treatment instructions
  • Skin typing
  • Intro to mechanical methods of exfoliation
  • Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation
  • Technologies in medical clinics
  • Proper handling of client records
  • Indications and contraindications
  • License and insurance
  • Introduction to micro-needling
  • Learn an advanced, medical-grade resurfacing treatment that clears out pores and hydrates the skin. This non-invasive treatment utilizes different handpieces with multiple technologies. Its many benefits include skin hydration, brightness, plumping, and a clearer complexion. It improves the signs of aging by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, while increasing firmness, evening skin tone, texture and brown spots.

    • Benefits of Hydradermabrasion
    • Different handpieces and their functions such as Oxygen and Radiofrequency
    • Indications and contraindications
    • Pre-treatment care
    • Homecare
    • Treatment intervals
    • Treatment results
    • Sterilization
    • Client consent forms
    • Treatment protocol
    • Instructor demonstration
    • Practice on a client under instructor supervision (model required)
  • You will learn this advanced exfoliation technique. This physical exfoliation treatment uses a sterilized surgical blade to remove the top layer of the skin which gets rid of dead skin cells and peach fuzz.

    • Benefits of dermaplaning
    • Indications and contraindications
    • Pre-treatment care
    • Homecare
    • Treatment interval
    • Sterilization
    • Treatment prices
    • Client consent forms
    • Treatment protocol
    • Instructor demonstration
    • Student application (model required)
  • This treatment promotes wound healing and collagen production while improving acne scarring, stretch marks, wrinkles, and pigmentation. Using the Health Canada Approved InnoPen, you will watch a live demo by an instructor and perform one practical treatment on a client.

    • Microneedling overview
    • Sanitation and safety
    • Depth of needling for different skin conditions
    • Frequency of treatments
    • Indication and contraindications
    • Client consultations
    • Pre and post-treatment protocols
    • Home care
    • Live demo by the instructor
    • Practical treatment on a client (model required)

This 270-hour (9 weeks) diploma program is available in full-time and part-time schedules.

Alumni Success Stories

I had an amazing experience at IBI! Everyone was absolutely incredible, friendly, and knowledgable. I felt truly prepared for future jobs. This school is amazing, and if you listen, ask questions, and participate, you will be successful. I had been out of school for 1 week and I got a full time job. The place I work at also had 2 other graduates from IBI. They all had great things to say as well. Trust me, if you choose this school, you will not be disappointed!

Ashley, Advanced Medi-Spa Therapist Graduate

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Is an Advanced Skin Care Specialist Diploma Right For You?

This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for.

Admissions Requirements

We make the admissions process simple and supportive. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, from applying to exploring financial aid options.

  • Personal interview to determine goals and suitability
  • Grade 12 graduate or mature student status
  • Advanced Academic Standing

Program Cost

Our team guides you every step of the way, from reviewing program costs to exploring financial aid options and payment solutions. For detailed pricing, please contact our team directly.

  • Financial aid may be available to eligible students
  • Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) funds can be applied toward this program

Career Opportunities with an Advanced Skin Care Specialist Diploma?

With your diploma, you’ll be career-ready for:

  • Dermatology clinics
  • Medical spas & laser clinics
  • Physicians’ and surgeons’ offices
  • Day spas, wellness centres & destination spas
  • Skin care & equipment companies
  • Starting your own aesthetics business

Choose a location near you

15 Gervais Dr Suite #802
North York, ON M3C 1Y8
(416) 438-3863

2085 Hurontario St Unit #100
Mississauga, ON L5A 4G1
(905) 624-2700

1550 Upper James St Unit #300
Hamilton, ON L9B 2L6
(289) 674-0888

Why Study at International Beauty Institute?

At IBI, you’ll receive training that sets you apart:

  • Curriculum aligned with the latest industry standards and treatments
  • Training with medical-grade products and advanced technologies
  • Hands-on practice in real-world settings
  • Small class sizes led by expert instructors
  • Student perk: 20% discount on all retail skincare products during your program

We proudly serve students from Mississauga, Toronto, Hamilton, Vaughan, Oakville, Burlington, Niagara, and surrounding areas.

    Ready to Start Your Career in Aesthetics?

    Train with industry professionals, build hands-on skills, and graduate ready to work with confidence.

    Connect with our admissions team or visit a campus to take the next step.

    Call Us

    (416) 747-6439

    Campuses

    Hamilton, Mississauga, Toronto, Vaughan

    Alumni Success Stories

    “I had an amazing experience. I loved the teachers and how organized and professional the school was. I graduated, bought my own laser machine, and have my own studio. IBI let me live my dream and I’m doing what I love. I will for sure be going back there to get more courses from them. Trust me there are schools out there that will take your money and have no structure. IBI is by far the best. 

      – Ashley, Advanced Medi-Spa Therapist Graduate

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        FAQ About International beauty institute's Advanced Skin Care Specialist Diploma

        Advanced Skin Care Specialists provide professional treatments to improve skin health and appearance. They perform services such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, dermaplaning, hydrafacials, microneedling, and acne treatments. Specialists also educate clients on skincare routines and recommend medical-grade products.

        The program runs for 9 weeks (270 hours total) and is available in both full-time and part-time formats.

        The program is delivered in a hybrid format. Theory courses are completed online, while hands-on training is conducted in person at one of our campuses (Mississauga, Toronto/North York, or Hamilton).

        Graduates work in medical spas, dermatology clinics, physician practices, day spas, and wellness centers, or may choose to open their own aesthetics business.

        The program emphasizes hands-on training and real-world experience. Students gain practical skills in advanced treatments, learn how to conduct professional client consultations, and understand sanitization and sterilization practices. This ensures graduates are job-ready to enter the growing medical aesthetics industry.

        Graduates receive an Advanced Skin Care Specialist Diploma from the International Beauty Institute, recognized by employers across Ontario’s medical spa and aesthetics industry.

        Applicants must have a Grade 12 diploma or mature student status and complete a personal admissions interview.

        Students must also achieve a minimum overall average of 70%, with no grade lower than 60% in theoretical or practical exams, to successfully graduate from the program.

        Both terms refer to professionals who perform skincare and beauty treatments. The difference is mainly in spelling and usage. “Aesthetician” (with an a) is often used in medical or advanced skincare settings, while “esthetician” is more common in traditional spas and salons. At IBI, we use “aesthetician” to reflect our focus on advanced, clinical-level training.

        A degree is typically a longer, academic program offered by universities, focusing on theoretical knowledge and research. A diploma, like the programs at International Beauty Institute, focuses on hands-on, career-specific training designed to help you start working in your chosen field more quickly.

        Program Summary

        Medical Aesthetics Diploma

        IBI’s Medical Aesthetics Diploma program offers a comprehensive pathway for those pursuing a career in advanced skincare and medical spa treatments, combining online theory with hands-on practical training over 33 weeks to prepare graduates with the skills and confidence to begin working immediately.

        Modules

        Skin Care, Product Performance & Skin Care Formulations, Laser, Body Contouring, Chemical Peels & Microdermabrasion, Body Treatments, Manicure & Pedicure, Make-Up, Waxing Hair Removal, Intro to Botox & Dermal Fillers, Interpersonal Skills & Consultative Sales, Medical Spa Operations

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        See Real Student Training in Action