Esthetician certificate

Esthetician

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LocationLloydminster

CredentialCertificate

Program Length1 year

Delivery MethodFace-to-face

Master the science and art of making your clients look and feel their best as an esthetician.

You’ll study the:

anatomy and physiology of the skin
diseases and pharmacology
nutrition
beauty’s business side – professional image, salon management, business plans

At Lakeland your classroom is our campus spa. You’ll learn these skills, while practicing with clients:

manicures and pedicures including gel polish
facials
body treatments such as wraps and scrubs
body waxing
makeup artistry
lash and brow tints
relaxation/hot rock massage

You’ll use specialized skin care treatments and address beauty, anti-aging and stress issues.

Plus, you’ll develop communication and business skills as you help manage the student-managed spa. And most important, you’ll work with real clients to polish your skills.

Requirements

1. High school diploma with a minimum of:

50% in English 20-1 or 20-2

2. Proof of English language proficiency

Notes:

If you completed high school outside of Alberta, check provincial subject equivalents.
If you don’t have the academic requirements, you may qualify through special admissions.
If you are an International student, check eligible programs.

There are no additional program requirements.

As you prepare for your start date, review this important information.

You will be working in an environment where there is potential exposure to blood or bodily fluids, therefore it is strongly recommended that all your immunizations be kept up to date.

Enrolment is the final step after you've been accepted, paid your tuition deposit, and the timetable has been set.

You will be automatically enrolled in your courses.
You can expect to be enrolled approximately 1 month before the program start date.
Once you've been enrolled, your schedule will be available in My Lakeland.

If you completed relevant courses at another post-secondary institution, you may be eligible for transfer credit. Apply for transfer credit at least 2 months before classes start by completing the transfer credit form.

Review all of the other ways Lakeland does prior learning assessments.

When you complete the program requirements with a minimum grade point (GPA) of 2.0, you will be awarded an Esthetician certificate.

More program details

2025-26 tuition and fees

Year	Tuition and program fees	Estimated books, supplies and field trips	Mandatory fees
1	$11,497.50	$500	$928

2025-26 tuition and fees

Year	Tuition and program fees	Estimated books, supplies and field trips	Mandatory fees
1	$24,248	$500	$1,186

Remember that studying includes other expenses than tuition and fees - you should also be budgeting for your accommodation and living expenses. Alberta student loan guidelines recommends $1,153/month.

Our tuition and fees page has details about academic, application and mandatory fees and their cost breakdown per term.

You can view your required textbooks ahead of time.

Your weekly class schedule can be found on your My Lakeland student portal when available. This is usually one month prior to the program start date.

Important dates found below include your tuition due date, your program registration/start date, events and holidays.

Dates are subject to change. We recommend you check here regularly for any updates.

Academic Schedule

2024

Aug 12 — Fees due, fall term
Sept 3 — Registration Day
Sept 4 — First day of classes, fall term semester 1
Sept 11 — Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 24 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 14 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 1 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 8 — Fall break
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 2 — Fees due, winter term
Dec 13 — Last day of semester 1
Dec 16–Jan 6 — Christmas break for students

2025

Jan 7 — First day of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 28 — Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 17–21 — Reading week/spring break
March 14 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 18–21 — Easter Break, college closed
April 25 — Last day semester 2
May 30 — Lloydminster Campus Convocation

Please note these dates are subject to change.

2025

Aug 11 — Fees due, fall term
Sept 2 — Registration Day
Sept 3 — First day of classes, fall term semester 1
Sept 10 — Last day to add semester 1 courses
Sept 23 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 13 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 3 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 10-11 — Fall break for students
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 1 — Fees due, winter term
Dec 12 — Last day of semester 1
Dec 13–Jan 5 — Christmas break for students

2026

Jan 6 — First day of classes, winter term semester 2
Jan 13 — Last day to add semester 2 courses
Jan 27 — Last day to drop semester 2 courses. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund of semester 2 fees.
Feb 16–20 — Reading week/spring break
March 13 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 3–6 — Easter Break, college closed
April 24 — Last day semester 2
May 29 — Lloydminster Campus Convocation
June 5— Vermilion Campus Convocation

Continue your learning at Lakeland

stay an extra semester to learn clinical skills and a clinical esthetician certificate
take the hairstyling certificate at Lakeland
add a variety of other skills through continuing education courses

Other options

hairstylist and make-up artistry through a variety of colleges
specialized skin care treatments used in medi-spas and dermatology clinics
holistic courses at MacEwan University to become a Holistic Health Practitioner

Your resume is built in our campus hair salon and spa. You'll gain first-hand experience with the business side of the industry, managing appointments and interacting with clients.

Learning in action

The health and wellness industry continues to grow. Hone your skills here and gain the knowledge needed to create your own business or advance in your own career helping others.

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