Get the Skills to Become an Esthetics Professional
20 Week* Esthetics School in Arizona
Esthetics Training at Penrose Academy
Our Esthetics program combines scientific knowledge, hands-on training, and professional development to prepare you for success in the growing field of professional skincare.
Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to deliver effective, results-driven treatments. We are also the only undergraduate academy in Arizona with an exclusive partnership with SkinMedica, making it our preferred cosmeceutical line for treatments, products, and peels.
Through our professional development curriculum, you’ll refine your interpersonal and business skills, including retailing, guest retention, public speaking, and more.
Our 28-bed Student Spa provides a real-world, professional setting where you’ll gain practical experience working with clients. Whether your career path leads to a spa, dermatology office, or skincare product line, our Esthetics program will give you the foundation to start and grow your career in the beauty industry.
4-day schedule: 20-week program
2-day or 4-night schedule: 30-week programs (includes distance education/online learning)
Esthetics Program Schedules
4-Day Schedule
600 Hours / 20 Weeks
Days: Wednesday – Saturday
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Esthetics 2-Day and Night Schedules
2-Day Schedule
600 Hours / 30 Weeks
Days: Monday – Tuesday
Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
4-Night Schedule
600 Hours / 30 Weeks
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The best way to see if Penrose Academy is the right fit for you is to see it for yourself. You can tour our facilities, and meet with both students and instructors. Book a Tour Now or Get more info.
Nights, Two or Four Days a Week – You Choose
Balancing work, family, or other commitments? We understand that managing everything can be challenging. That’s why Penrose Academy offers flexible schedule options for our Esthetics program:
- Full-time: 4-day schedule
- Part-time: 2-day schedule or 4-night schedule
Choose the option that best fits your lifestyle while working toward your career goals.
With a flexible schedule, you can:
- Reduce commute time
- Lower stress by balancing school with other priorities
- Focus on what matters most while pursuing your passion
All while gaining the education and hands-on training to launch your career in the beauty industry with confidence.
Program Details
- 600 hours
- 4-Day schedule: 20 weeks (30 hours/week) Wednesday – Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- 2-Day schedule: 30 weeks (16 hours/week on campus) Monday & Tuesday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Includes 4 hours per week of online distance learning, completed off-site - Night schedule: 30 weeks (16 hours/week on campus) Monday – Thursday from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Includes 4 hours per week of online distance learning, completed off-site - Comfort Zone & SkinMedica product partnerships
- Pivot Point Member School-based curriculum
- Esthetics classrooms & hands-on training in our 28-bed Student Spa
- Professional & Career Development
- Editorial & runway events
Is a Career in Esthetics Right for You? Take the Penrose Academy “Esthetics Career Training Readiness Quiz”
This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get Your Esthetics Career Readiness Score Now >>
Curriculum
Graduating from Penrose Academy’s Esthetics Program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a career in esthetics. You’ll train in microneedling, dermaplaning, chemical peels, waxing, facials, and gain insight into the business side of the spa industry. Plus, you’ll develop hands-on experience working with real guests in our 28-bed Student Spa.
Our full-time Esthetics program is structured into four zones, while the part-time program is divided into three zones. Both programs include our 6 R’s curriculum—Retail, Refer, Relate, Retain, Rebook, and Recruit—designed to strengthen your business and professional skills.
Technical Curriculum Breakdown
- Skin Treatments
- Clinical Procedures
- Electrotherapy
- [comfort zone] & SkinMedica product training
- Brow Shape & Style
- Lash Lift
- Brow Lamination
- Tinting (Eyelash & Brow)
- Facial & Body Waxing
- Back Facial
- Dermaplaning (Dry & Oil)
- Microdermabrasion
- Diamond Glow
- Microneedling
- Model Workshops
- SkinMedica Chemical Peel Training
- Industry Networking
- Assisting Students in the Student Spa *full time schedule
Theory Curriculum Breakdown
- Principles of Electricity
- Skin Analysis & Equipment
- Skin Physiology
- Theory of Makeup
- Skin Care Ecology
- Advanced Treatments
- Estheticians in the Medical Field
- Chemistry
- Clinical Treatments Records
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Microcurrent
- Professional Development Business Basics
- Introduction to Laser Theory
- Final Exam Review
- Infection Control & Safety Sanitation (SSIC)
- Arizona State Board Laws & Regulations
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I chose to pursue the Esthetics program to further my career in the beauty industry. Practicing esthetics is a great way to impact the lives of others in a productive and positive way. Penrose Academy not only prepares us to provide quality services to our clients after graduation, it prepares us to be successful on the business side of the beauty industry by instilling the importance of the 6 R’s.
Tuition
At Penrose Academy, we are committed to transparency when it comes to tuition costs, ensuring you have the information needed to make an informed decision. We offer one-on-one guidance to help you explore financing options, including financial aid guidance and available scholarship opportunities. Our goal is to help make your education and career aspirations a reality.
If you have questions about tuition or financing options, please contact us. We’re here to help you find the best solution for your needs.
Cost Breakdown
Financial Aid
From federal financial aid to financing, we’ll work with you to find the best solution for your financial needs. View complete financial aid and financing information.
Is a Rewarding Beauty Career Right For You? Get More Info…
If you’re interested in learning more about careers in beauty and exploring whether Penrose Academy is right for you, fill out the form to receive more information or take our online training readiness quiz!
For immediate questions, give us a call at 480-222-9540.
*Program length when completed in normal time.