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Your academy launch checklist

Four decisions, in the right order. Tick and type on screen, then print or save as PDF (your browser’s print, Ctrl+P or Cmd+P). Nothing you type is sent to us.

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1. Teaching qualification

2. Courses (start with up to ten)

Each course needs a manual, a lesson plan, a theory assessment, a practical assessment schedule, a consultation form and an aftercare form.

3. Accreditation

Words to use: “Accredited by ______”. Never “regulated” or “Level 3” unless the qualification is on the Ofqual register.

4. Delivery

Decision: how I will do it

Prices checked 5 September 2026AET, Ofqual-regulated: £490 (Best You Training). Accred-Assure: £195 to £795 a year by course count. ABT: £250 one-off. The Guild: £474 to £594 to apply, then £354 a year plus membership. Trusted Beauty Professionals: from £80. VTCT Skills centre approval: £900 plus a qualified assessor and internal quality assurer. QualDashboard learner platform: from £25 a month.
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