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A MAKE-OVERFOR YOUR LIFE
Skin Care Programs
With the skills, instincts and relationships you’ll build here, it’s an education that will last a lifetime.
Inspiring Beauty
Our programs balance science and artistry, so you’ll love what you’re learning, whether you hope to become a makeup artist or aspire to specialize in skin care. The support you’ll get, from teachers and peers alike, is the best motivation to follow your dreams.
- Convenient Day and Night classes that fit your life
- Access to job opportunities
- An innovative, practical curriculum of esthetician training programs
- Accomplished instructors and faculty to guide your development
- A client-centric approach that teaches you how to respond to individual client need
- Financial aid available for those who qualify




Learn from the best
Our faculty are some of the stars of the industry—they don’t just teach, they lead innovation in skin care and make up artistry education—so you’ll get both a very hands-on education and the inspiration to make it your own.
- Taught by practicing industry experts
- Well-rounded curriculum, from essentials to advanced programs and specialties like anti-aging protocols or paramedical skin care
- Makeup artistry from the everyday to high fashion, theatrical, body art and more
- Practical preparation for state licensing exams
Our holistic curriculum, for 360˚ learning


FIND CLASSES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE
Whether through the day, evenings or weekends.
An affordable path to success
Cortiva Institute helps in every way we can to knock down financial roadblocks.
- Extensive financing options and in-house loans for those who qualify
- Automatic membership in professional
organization offering exclusive scholarships for Cortiva Institute grads - Free liability insurance through membership
- Student licensure and testing fees covered where required
- Access to thousands of employers who prioritize our graduates for interviews
- A growing list of employers who offer tuition reimbursement
The beauty of continuing education
Your license is just the beginning: the more you continue to learn, the more you’ll thrive.
Our continued-learning programs evolve with industry trends to carry you throughout your career—from the skills you’ll need to expand your practice, to strategies that grow your business.
An easy admissions process
It’s simple because we make it all about you:
- You tell us your needs, goals and aspirations
- We create an individualized experience and schedule for you
- You join our supportive, inspiring
community of students just like you
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“CORTIVA WAS THE BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE. THANKS TO THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED HERE, I AM NOW A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR WITH MY OWN SKINCARE BUSINESS.”

Danecha’ Mckisset
Licensed Esthetician
Cortiva Institute Graduate
“THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS YOU CAN DO AS A LICENSED ESTHETICIAN —AND 7 ½ MONTHS IS A BLINK OF AN EYE. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE? GO FOR IT.”

Jennifer Hanyok
Licensed Esthetician
Cortiva Institute Graduate
“BECAUSE OF CORTIVA MY ENTIRE LIFE CHANGED DRAMATICALLY IN JUST ONE YEAR. WITHIN A WEEK OF GRADUATION I WENT FROM MAKING VERY LITTLE MONEY TO EARNING A LOT.”

Danielle Rayburn
Licensed Esthetician
Cortiva Institute Graduate