Full-Day One-to-One Training. ABT Accredited with certification.
Our ABT Accredited Gel Polish Manicure Course has been carefully designed to provide future nail technicians with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to perform professional Gel Polish Manicure treatments to a high industry standard. Delivered as a full-day, one-to-one training course, you'll receive personalised tuition, allowing you to learn at your own pace with continuous support from your educator. Throughout the day, you'll cover essential theory before progressing through a tutor demonstration, guided practical work on yourself, and finally completing a full treatment on a live model. Upon successful completion, you will receive an ABT Accredited Certificate, enabling you to obtain professional insurance and begin offering Gel Polish Manicure treatments to clients. As a graduate of Emma Kearney Academy, you'll also benefit from ongoing educator support, exclusive product discounts, and guidance on recommended professional products and equipment to help you confidently begin or grow your career in the nail industry.
Daily Structure
This is a full-day, one-to-one practical training course designed to provide the perfect balance of theory, demonstrations, and hands-on learning.
Before Your Training Day
Once your place is confirmed, you will receive your comprehensive training manual by email. It is important that you study the manual thoroughly before attending your course, as this will help you build a strong understanding of the theory and allow you to get the most from your practical training.
Training Day
Your training begins with essential theory, including health and safety, nail anatomy, client consultations, contraindications, and product knowledge. Your educator will then demonstrate a professional Gel Polish Manicure on one of your hands before guiding you as you practise the treatment on your opposite hand. Once you have built confidence in your technique, you will progress to completing a full Gel Polish Manicure on a live model under the supervision of your educator.
The day
Flexible – arranged with you.
Your training is delivered personally by Emma.
About EmmaNo. This course is completely beginner friendly and designed for students with little or no previous nail training.
This is a 1:1 intensive training course, allowing you to receive personalised support and guidance throughout the day. I do offer group bookings for salons and colleges. Contact me direct for pricing and information.
Yes. Students will gain practical experience working on both themselves and a live model with step-by-step educator guidance.
Upon successful completion, students will receive an accredited international certificate allowing them to begin offering Gel Polish Manicure treatments professionally.
Yes. Students receive access to Google Classroom support videos, guidance on pricing and business setup, supplier discounts, and ongoing support to help build confidence after training.
Enrolment is completed online in three steps. Before you pay, you will be asked to read and accept the Academy's Terms of Service.
Perfect your BIAB application, modern manicures and nail structure with 1:1 accredited training. Includes practical model work, business support and ongoing guidance for qualified…
£647 Booking Fee: £147
Flexible – arranged with you
Director & Founder - 10 Years
I’m Emma Kearney, Founder and Lead Educator at Emma Kearney Academy. With 10+ years of teaching experience, I have trained over 600 students across the UK, Ireland and internationally. I specialise in brows, lashes, nails, makeup and spray tanning, delivering professional, hands-on 1:1 training with a strong focus on technique, confidence and building successful careers within the beauty industry. Before establishing my career in beauty, I spent 20 years working professionally as an actress in T