Skills Upgrade & Certification

Get Certified. Validate Your Skills. Advance Your Career.

For self-taught therapists and non-IHB trained professionals. Get assessed, upgraded, and certified to recognised standards — opening doors to bigger opportunities.

Skills Assessment Gap Analysis Masterclass Upgrade IHB Certification

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Skills Upgrade and Certification at IHB Institute Nigeria

4 Step Process

4 Disciplines Covered

4 Delivery Formats

24 Hour Response

Who This Is For

Designed for Experienced Professionals

This programme is specifically designed for beauty professionals who already have practical experience but lack formal certification.

Self-Taught Therapists

Learned on the job but need formal certification to advance your career or apply for better positions.

Non-IHB Trained Professionals

Trained elsewhere but want to join our certified therapist pool and access our job placement network.

Existing IHB Graduates

Already trained with us but need a refresher, advanced skills, or recertification to stay competitive.

How It Works

Your Pathway to Certification

A simple 4-step process to validate your skills, fill knowledge gaps, and earn your IHB certification.

Step 1

Skills Assessment

We evaluate your current competence level through practical and theoretical assessment.

Step 2

Gap Analysis

Identify areas where you need upgrading to meet recognised standards.

Step 3

Masterclass / Upgrade

Receive targeted training through in-person, online, or hybrid delivery.

Step 4

Certification

Earn your IHB certification and join our talent pool for job placement opportunities.

Disciplines Covered

Upgrade & Certification Available In

All training delivered against the IHB Assessment & Qualification Standard. Certificates issued upon completion.

Beauty Therapy

Facial treatments, manicure, pedicure, massage, client care

Hairdressing

Afro and textured hair, cutting, styling, wig construction

Non-Surgical Aesthetics

Advanced facial treatments, skin rejuvenation, body contouring

Cosmetic Formulation

Skincare and haircare product development, ingredient knowledge

Delivery Options

Choose Your Learning Format

We adapt to your schedule and learning preferences.

In-Person

Lagos and Owerri locations

Self-Paced Online

Learn at your own pace

Hybrid

Online + In-Person

One-on-One

Private classes available

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve been working as a therapist for years but have no certificate. Can I still get certified? +

Yes. Our Skills Upgrade & Certification Programme is designed specifically for you. We assess your current skills, identify gaps, provide targeted training, and issue an IHB certificate — opening doors to bigger opportunities.

I trained with another school. Can I join IHB’s certified therapist pool? +

Absolutely. We welcome non-IHB trained professionals. We vet your current competence, offer a masterclass upgrade where needed, and issue our certification. You then gain access to our job placement network and partner salons.

What is the difference between the Upgrade Programme and your standard courses? +

Standard courses are for beginners starting from scratch. The Upgrade Programme is for experienced professionals who already have practical skills but need formal certification, gap-filling, and validation to advance their careers.

Can I take the Upgrade Programme online? +

Yes. We offer in-person, self-paced online, hybrid, and one-on-one private class options. You choose what works best for your schedule and learning style.

What certification will I receive? +

Upon successful completion of all programme requirements, you will receive an IHB Institute Certificate of Completion for your chosen discipline.

How long does the upgrade process take? +

The timeline varies depending on your current skill level and the discipline you’re pursuing. Our team will provide a personalised timeline after your initial assessment.

Get Started

Ready to Get Certified?

Complete the form below and our admissions team will guide you through the assessment process.

Skills Upgrade Enquiry

All enquiries are treated with confidentiality and professionalism.

Response within 24 hours.