"As a recent graduate of the BSM program, I wanted to share something with the school. My company is still waiting on our loan approval, however because of your class, I have been able to navigate all of the meetings and come more prepared. This morning I met with a local marketing group to see what they could do for us. I remembered in one of our classes you had explained having a project outline to follow. I went through my notes and created an outline on what we want to accomplish. I also came with samples of our existing logo, business card, gift certificate and spa menu.  They told me that I was the most prepared client they have ever met with and were very much looking forward to working with me!" 

Amanda Hendrickson - Rhapsody Spa & Salon

"Meredith was a terrific facilitator.  I especially appreciated her well rounded experience and knowledge.  She brings both a business perspective (inside and outside the beauty industry), incredible knowledge on many aspects of the beauty industry, and strong instruction/facilitation.  Meredith was extremely well organized, communicated the program and CIDESCO's expectations clearly, and set us up for success.  She was also always available and prompt to respond to questions.  Assignments were marked quickly and constructive comments provided for improvement.

The course content itself was comprehensive and well structured, covering all aspects of beauty and spa management.  If someone has aspirations to become a Spa Owner or Manager, they NEED to take this program.  It covers every aspect of spa business operation - and each weekly/bi-weekly assignment contributes to the overall final project.  It's an incredibly useful and practical application of the lessons learned."

Leslie Woods

“Enrolling in the BSM course has been one of the best decisions I have made for my career. The program has provided me with the necessary knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to succeed in the fast-paced field of spa management." 

Meilin Espinoza, Santa Cruz, Costa Rica

“The CIDESCO Beauty & Spa Management Diploma program was integral for my future business. I have learned so much more than I thought I would about business, specifically focused on the spa industry. Whilst it was extremely challenging and heavy at times, I feel fully confident to run a business from human resources to managing inventory. I feel honored and grateful to have been a part of this valuable program and will take the skills I've learned to run a successful business. Thank you Meredith, Brittany and TEl for delivering on such an essential business course! Meredith presented this course professionally and shared her tremendous knowledge and experience in a way that was easy to understand and she was encouraging. I appreciated Brittany's feedback, she was always positive and helpful. was always positive and helpful.”
Paula Pesonen

“I would highly recommend this course to anyone seeking to enter or already working in the beauty & spa industry. This course combines theory as well as practical aspects in respect of learning and developing core skills. The program is conducted and delivered by subject matter experts using the right mix of structured learning and practical applicability. Meredith was extremely informative and resourceful. Brittany on the other hand was constructive in her approach to assignment work submitted.”
Lina Elizabeth Thomas

“I will be walking away from this course with a huge amount of knowledge regarding the spa business sector and I have a full plan moving forward as to how I will run my business. I may not have the details sorted but I have an outline to follow; one that has proven to succeed. I now understand the concepts of business, hierarchy of tasks, business terminology, people management and many things that could only come from the experience of the people who put this course together and most importantly, those who instruct it. I feel proud to have participated in this program & particularly grateful to have had Meredith as an instructor.”
Kassidy Marchuk

“Taking the CIDESCO Beauty & Spa Management program was such a career changing opportunity! As I was in a former management position during the program, I was able to apply my new learning’s at work every day and saw a tremendous difference in how smoothly the spa ran as well as higher morale amongst the team. I found each lesson to be so informative, covering topics I would have never previously considered that are so important to the day to day functioning of a beauty business. Moving into a new business also as a spa manager, I feel so prepared to take on this role.”
Brittany Kellow

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“I recently completed the internationally accredited, CIDESCO Beauty & Spa Management diploma program at The Esthetic Institute. I found that this course gave me more than I expected. I did not have experience before with this topic, and, honestly, I felt so proud of myself and the girls from our group when I saw their presentations and their answers. I think the full understanding of this course came to me during the final exam with presentations. First of all, it was so nice to see my colleagues, and we are so different by geographic location, age, life, and business experience, BUT, we understand each other about our business plan and vision. Some of the girls are so young, but they open their spa and have plans and they know how it should be. Some ladies have rich experience in the beauty business already, they know a lot, and they are incredible! This gives me the understanding that this BSM course is beneficial for each student! Everyone can learn a lot. You can try to launch your business by your serendipity with the hope to be successful. But you can improve your business growth and success by using the tools that you will receive in this BSM course. You will know how to be a leader, motivate your staff, hire people who will be happy to work for your success (because you know how to select these people), monitor stock, and finance, to plan goals. Yes, you have to write assignments and it demands your time, but later, you will see how it changed your thinking. Second of all, CIDESCO is a prestigious World Standard for Beauty and Spa Therapy, which is recognized worldwide, and I am so proud to be part of this community. I know that it is a high quality of education. Finally, I want to thank my educators for their energy, support, and help Meredith, my educator, has the real experience of having a business in the beauty industry, and it is valuable because she knows exactly what she is teaching. Also, I liked her emotional support for us, especially during the exam. Meredith loves her job, and you can feel it and it brings power to continue. Brittany the assistant is a real manager, so she understands how it works in real-life. We had only one ICC session with Brittany, and she did it very well, also, thank you so much that you checked all assignments (a lot of work!). Thank you!”
Marina Fourman

“I am a business owner and this course has sent me back to the drawing board to re-evaluate and implement strategies that I need to improve in order to have a successful spa.  The course assisted me in improving my management style and improving areas that are lacking in my business. I am a wife and mother, and was this difficult with respect to time and running a business?  Yes it was, but I was dedicated and determined to finish!  It was explained before that this was an intense course, I didn't know how intense until I was in it, but there was no turning back even though, I do have testing anxiety, I pushed through.  My educators were especially helpful and the delivery explanatory.  I kept up with assignments having late nights. My educators are responsible for my increased knowledge because of the delivery of education and feedback based on assignments, assisting to improve.  They have an open-door policy and were available to answer any questions or concerns. It was all worth it! The course definitely met and exceeded my expectations.”

Shelly Ann Bedeau Beckles (North Carolina)

“Going into this course, I was not a confident business owner. Much of what I knew was learned by just going for it. My goal when beginning this course was to come out of it with expanded and formal knowledge of what it truly takes to serve a beauty/spa business. Having completed the course in its entirety, I can now say that I am a far more confident business owner, beauty therapist, and educator because of the exemplary education I received through the Beauty & Spa Management program, and the guidance and efforts of my instructors. 

My educators provided me with solid feedback on where I was strong and where I was not. They guided me through better understanding exactly what is expected when building and presenting a business plan. They were always available when needed and gave me the confidence that they were here to help me to my end goal. For that, I appreciate them. 

The CIDESCO Beauty & Spa management program should be on the “education bucket list” for any professional looking to own or run a spa or beauty service business. I even HIGHLY recommend this program to educators in the beauty industry who work at or own a school. The amount of knowledge I have gained from this course, along with the resources, is invaluable to my career and position as a professional. I went into this program with little confidence in myself as a business owner, but I am leaving with an entirely different perspective and more confidence in myself in all aspects, professionally. As an esthetics educator at school in the US, I feel I am now a better team member and employee, providing insight and information on how to better serve the school in both education for the students, as well as as a business itself. I have raved for months about this program, showing my coworkers and managers the immense value this program has, and pointing out where it will serve us well, with many of them now looking to take the course themselves. Knowing this program is a CIDESCO program, I already went in with high expectations, however the educators and education far exceeded them all. I leave this program with my goal of becoming a confident and competent professional. Taking this program was the best investment I have made in myself since becoming an esthetician! Many thanks to Meredith and Brittany for your time and dedication to this program and the students. You’ve played an integral role in getting me to my goal of completing this course and for that I am forever grateful.”
Justine DeJesus (New York)

“This course will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to become a leader in the spa industry. I found myself becoming a better spa manager in the midst of completing this program which was very exciting. The mentorship and guidance you will receive during the course of this program is priceless. Words can't express how much I admire Meredith and Brittany and appreciate their openness and willingness to help. Would not have been nearly as rewarding an experience without them. This course definitely exceeded my expectations. Completing the business administration diploma at SAIT - I didn't know if there would be some things that I learned that were repetitive, but in fact everything I learned I found extremely complementary to the knowledge I gained at SAIT, and alot of new information too. Don't be afraid! You can do this!”
Tammy Litun

“This course has changed my outlook on my esthetic career. I understand how to manage my brand, business and finances. I have also used this class to see what type of employer I would want to work for or become. This course has pushed Me to be the best and to appreciate the journey of growing a successful business. I would recommend this course for anyone who is in or starting a career in the skincare industry.This course absolutely exceeded my expectations. I really felt this class pushed you and sometimes out of your comfort zone, however it pushed you to show your potential. All of the resources that were available were valuable! It’s all about how much work you want to put in. I felt if I had any questions it was addressed so quickly. I am a better employee because of this program. It really elevated my standards and gave me a better appreciation for my career choice. Learning the financial aspect was HUGE not only with work but how I manage my own household. Meredith and Brittany were on my email speed dial. I never once hesitate to contact them. They guide me throughout the whole process and helped brainstorm my ideas. They have set the gold standards for teaching, they are irreplaceable and I am ever so grateful to have met them. They truly made me a better esthetician.” 
Shawn Marie Stitak (Ohio)

“The BSM course is a very insightful program into the core of spa management. The instructors are very helpful and attentive to each student's needs. They provide clarity at each level in the course.  I'm currently in a management position, and I have been able to apply a lot of the information presented to improve my output.

As this being my 2nd course with The Esthetic Training Institute, I highly recommend them due to their professionalism, high education standards and warm staff.”
Kristel Tucker (Bahamas)