Esthetics (Skin Care)
300 Hour Program | King of Prussia, PA

WHY CORTIVA'S SKINCARE PROGRAM?
Our Esthetics (Skin Care) program in King of Prussia, PA prepares you to become a successful practicing Licensed Esthetician. This program teaches students to analyze and develop skin treatment plans for clients.
Cortiva Institute students are taught foundational knowledge of the skin and given practical training with skincare technology. At this campus, you will learn to perform:
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Facials
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Chemical Peels
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Microdermabrasion
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Extractions
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Waxing
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Makeup Application
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Lash Application
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Tinting
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& More
You will gain a solid understanding of the skin, enabling you to create a comprehensive treatment plan and prescribe home care for your clients. You will also obtain a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, business, and career development.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
Cortiva Institute prepares you with real-world training. Not only will you perform your hands-on clinical at The Spa at Cortiva, but you will also enter your program with a professional student kit to get your career started. Your kit will include:
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Uniform
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eBook
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Dermalogica Esthetics Kit
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Crown Brush Makeup Kit
Upon completion of this program, you will graduate with 5 certifications!
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Dermalogica
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Dermalogica Clean Touch
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Barbicide
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Milady RISE
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HIV Certificate

DERMALOGICA PARTNER SCHOOL

OUR PARTNERSHIP
It is so important to choose a school that teaches you the information you need to get licensed AND the school that will set you apart from the others!
Cortiva Institute is proud to be a Dermalogica Partnership School; but what does this mean?
This means you will train with professional Dermalogica products and that our curriculum incorporates Dermalogica's lessons and treatment protocols.
Our students and staff receive training from Dermalogica business consultants and educators at the International Dermal Institute to best prescribe treatments and products for their client's journey to their healthiest looking skin.
Our Esthetics program in King of Prussia, PA allows you to graduate Dermalogica Certified. With this certificate, if you choose to work with a Dermalogica account (spa, salon, etc.), you will have continued access to the International Dermal Institute's learning lofts for continued education and product/treatment support.
BECOME A LICENSED ESTHETICIAN
HANDS-ON LEARNING
All students will perform real-world training at The Spa at Cortiva. You will perform a variety of facials, treatments, and wax services on real clients. You will also practice selling retail and rebooking clients during your time here.
CAREER PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
Career Services is dedicated to your success outside of Cortiva Institute. They will help you build your resumé, perform mock interviews, schedule your exam, and connect you with employers with current job opportunities.
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS
Financial Aid is not available for our Basic Skin Care program since it falls below the federal requirement of 600 clock hours. To assist with your educational investment, we do offer payment plans with 0% interest.

CLASS SCHEDULE
Our Esthetics (Skin Care) program is offered with both day and evening schedules:
DAYTIME SCHEDULE
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Monday - Friday
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09:00 AM to 03:20 PM
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EVENING SCHEDULE
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Monday - Thursday
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05:45 PM to 10:15 PM
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Saturday
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10:00 AM to 04:20 PM
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Our programs are designed for a weekly 24 clock hour completion.
Assuming perfect attendance with satisfactory grades; you can graduate in as little as 12.5 weeks (that is approximately 3 Months).
The expected length of the program is 4 months.
YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW
Fill out our form below to be connected with our Admissions Department.
They will answer any additional questions you may have and schedule you for an on-campus tour at your earliest convenience.


CORTIVA INSTITUTE
Our King of Prussia, PA Campus is
Nationally Accredited by COMTA
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
211 South Gulph Road #100
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Disclaimer: The Esthetics Training Program is not accredited by COMTA and is not approved for Title IV Funding.