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Beauty & Aesthetics · Advanced Certificate

Turn Your Passion for Hair
Into a Styling Career

Learn the fundamentals of hair styling, from client consultations to cutting, colouring, and updos. This online course gives you the practical skills and knowledge to start building a career you love, either in a salon or working for yourself.

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Rated 5 by our students
From $25
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ICOES + CPD
Endorsed Certificate
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Online, Self-Paced
24/7
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Career outcomes

Upskill. Side Hustle. New Career.

Whatever you are here for, this certificate leads straight to real roles:

Hair Stylist
Salon Assistant
Colour Technician
Blow-Dry Specialist
Session Stylist
Salon Owner
Curriculum

What You’ll Learn.

10 modules · 100 lessons · Study at your own pace

01Welcome & IntroductionFree
02What Hair Stylists Actually Do: Roles, Settings, and Career Paths
03Hair Structure and Growth Cycles: What Every Stylist Needs to Know
04Identifying Hair Types, Textures, and Porosity
05Essential Tools and Equipment for the Modern Stylist
06Hygiene, Sanitation, and Workplace Health and Safety
07The Client Consultation: Asking the Right Questions
08Face Shapes, Features, and Choosing Flattering Styles
09Understanding Scalp Health and Common Conditions
10Shampooing, Conditioning, and Hair Treatment Fundamentals
11Product Knowledge: What to Use, When, and Why
Included with your course

Your 24/7 AI Tutor.

It knows where you are

Your tutor sees the lesson you are on and what you have covered, so every answer fits your progress.

Explains Until You Get It

Confused by a concept? Ask for a simpler take, a real-world example, or a quick quiz to test yourself.

There at 11pm

Study when it suits you. Your tutor is available around the clock, every day of your enrolment.

Inside this course · Your tutor
I'm nervous about using bleach. Can you explain how to lighten hair safely without causing too much damage?
That's a great question. The key is to protect the hair's integrity from the start. We always use a low-strength developer and check the hair's elasticity before beginning. Modern products like bond builders are also a huge help in protecting the hair during the lightening process. Would you like me to explain how bond builders work?
ModernEdu
This certifies that
Charlotte Reeve
has successfully completed the
Advanced Certificate in Hair Styling
Issued by Modern Education Australia
Certificate No. ME-2026-04871
Verify at modernedu.com.au/verify
Your certificate

Proof of What You Know.

Endorsed

Endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards, and CPD-eligible.

Verifiable online

Every certificate carries a unique number an employer or client can verify on our site in seconds.

Made to share

A printed hard copy is included with upfront enrolment, and a digital version for LinkedIn and your CV.

Student reviews

What People Are Saying.

5 average rating

Set up a plant styling business, and maintain it too

The content was clear and practical — including the set-up of a plant styling business, and ongoing maintenance too.

Emily P. · Verified student

The financial part of the business

Learning about the financial part of the business.

Kristine S. · Verified student

The first weeks are the foundation, not a warm-up

The first weeks in the home are not a warm-up phase, they are the foundation. The guidance we give owners during this window can prevent months of remedial work later, making early intervention one of the most powerful tools we have as trainers.

Gaylene D. · Verified student
What you get

Everything Included.

In this course

100 lessons across 10 modules, read, listen, or watch every one
Your 24/7 AI tutor, built into every lesson
Assessments and your ICOES-endorsed, CPD-eligible certificate
12 months access, with extensions available on request

As a Modern Edu student

Student discount on any additional course
Printed hard-copy edition of your course
More student extras on the way
How it works

Four Steps to Your Certificate.

01

Try It Free

Start lesson 1 right now, free. See the course and meet your tutor before paying anything.

02

Enrol Easily

Pick the option that suits you. Every option is covered by the 14-day guarantee.

03

Make Real Progress

Read, listen, or watch each lesson. Go at your own pace with your tutor beside you.

04

Get Your Certificate

Pass your assessments and receive your endorsed, verifiable certificate.

Enrolment

Easy Ways to Get Started.

Try the first lesson free. When you are ready, split it into four with Afterpay or Klarna, save $200 upfront, or take the simple weekly plan.

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A second course free, your choice
Printed edition of your course included
Save $200 compared with the weekly plan
Continue With Afterpay or Klarna
Four interest-free payments of $199.75 for approved applicants. Late fees may apply.
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$25 /week
40 weekly payments · $1,000 total
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Before you enrol

Is It Right for You?

This course is for you if

Aspiring hairdressers seeking a flexible way to learn foundational skills.
Career changers who can't commit to a full-time TAFE course.
Beauty professionals wanting to add hair styling to their services.
Anyone interested in starting a small, home-based or mobile styling business.

It is probably not for you if

Anyone needing a nationally recognised Certificate III or IV for an apprenticeship. You would need to enrol with a TAFE or another RTO for that.
Experienced stylists looking for highly specialised, advanced workshops.
People who want to become a registered barber without any other training.
Students who prefer to learn with in-person, hands-on training on live models.

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Try the full course for two weeks. If it is not for you, we refund you in full. No questions asked, no conditions.

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Lee P. · Verified student
Good to know

Common Questions.

Who is this course designed for?+
This course suits anyone who wants to build a career in hair styling, whether you are starting from scratch or looking to sharpen existing skills. It covers everything from the basics of hair structure and client consultations through to advanced colour techniques, men's grooming, bridal styling, and salon business planning. Career changers, job seekers, and self-improvers will all find it relevant.
Do I need any prior experience to enrol?+
No prior experience is needed. The course starts with the fundamentals, including hair structure, scalp health, and essential tools, before moving into cutting, colouring, and styling techniques. You can enrol with no background in hairdressing and build your knowledge progressively across 100 lessons.
What topics does the course cover?+
The course covers ten broad areas: hair science and analysis, cutting techniques, colour theory and application, heat styling and updos, men's grooming, advanced colour work, hair health and treatments, bridal and editorial styling, cultural and inclusive practices, and salon business skills. Specific lessons include balayage, fades, keratin treatments, bridal trial sessions, and how to write a salon business plan for the Australian market.
How long does it take to complete?+
The course is designed for 232 study hours in total. If you want to move through it quickly, the fast-track option gets you through in around 20 hours by focusing on the core content. You can study at your own pace, so both options are available depending on your goals and schedule.
What certificate will I receive?+
You will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by Modern Education Australia. This is not a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework and Modern Education Australia is not a Registered Training Organisation. The course is ICOES-accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards, and your certificate is verifiable on the ICOES website.
Is this course recognised by employers or professional bodies?+
The course is ICOES-accredited, which means it has been independently evaluated for quality by an international body. Whether a specific employer or professional body accepts it depends on their own requirements, and we cannot guarantee recognition. The course is designed to build practical, industry-relevant skills that you can add to your resume and demonstrate through your portfolio.

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Start with the free first lesson, or enrol on the spot from $25 a week.

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