Join me on this episode as I talk all things qualification with Donna  Clayton.  Donna has been in industry for over 20 years and is an expert on academy set up, qualification routes and much more surrounding education within the personal care sector.

We talk about regulated, accredited and CPD courses and how each can and should be utilised to help you get the most from your education to take into your future career.  This episode has great start your career advice and will help you whether you are looking to work in nails, hair, beauty or therapies.  Your foundation qualification is where it all starts and you begin your journey as a salon professional.

Qualifications are not born equal and with the issues surrounding cheap online education it is ever more important to research and check your education providers themselves as well as their course content and certification type.

Donna helps industry professionals change pathways into education by providing guidance, courses and resources to set up their own academies.  You can find the Academy Creator website here or join Donna's Academy Creator Facebook page here.

We discuss the National Occupational Standards in the podcast and as they've just been updated please check those that relate to your skill set

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