Work With Us
There are many ways to work with us and support excellence across the hair and beauty sector.
Whether you are a training provider, educator, employer or organisation, you can engage with us in a way that suits you - from joining our community to becoming an endorsed provider or partner.
Future Star Awards & Team CPD
We recognise and celebrate the technical excellence and employability of learners through our Future Star Awards.
Each college can put forward learners to receive awards one for Hairdressing and one for Beauty Therapy, recognising the most inspirational and promising individuals at the end of their course.
We also support educators with their Continuing Professional Development (CPD), by inviting them to our Education Forums.
Get your course endorsed by HABIA
If you deliver high-quality training, you can apply for HABIA endorsement for your course.
We have a robust assessment process to ensure courses are aligned with the most up-to-date National Occupational Standards (NOS). The HABIA endorsement mark is widely recognised as a sign of quality, excellence and professionalism.
Being endorsed by HABIA helps distinguish your training and gives learners confidence that your course meets industry standards. In the confusion around short courses, a course endorsed by us stands out as training that can be trusted.
“‘The endorsement process with Habia was incredibly smooth and simple. Throughout the process the Habia team was supportive, professional, and knowledgeable, making what seemed like a daunting task completely manageable. Undertaking such a partnership with Habia was a real driver for consistency and improvement, giving us a clear framework to review our Beauty qualification and ensuring that the qualification met the demands of learners and centres alike.”
Sebastian Brownett
Qualifications Manager, OTHM Qualifications
Take a Level 3 Teaching Qualification
We offer a Level 3 Teaching Qualification for those who want to teach within the hair and beauty sector.
The course is delivered in a live, online classroom with 10 - 12 learners. There are seven live classes (usually on a Monday) with time in between to complete tasks. An experienced and supportive teacher delivers the course.
This course is an Ofqual regulated qualification. It is a perfect course for anyone starting their teaching journey , or those who have been delivering training for a while but would now like to achieve a formal qualification.
Become a HABIA Partner
Work with us as a partner and align your brand with HABIA and its networks.
Partnership allows you to demonstrate your commitment to the only Standard Setting Organisation (SSO) for the hair and beauty sector and support the development of education, standards and the wider industry.
“I truly value this Partnership as it affords us the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to the Professional sector of the Hair Industry. Through this Partnership, we are able to engage with the members of Habia, and give them the advantage of accessing Habia Endorsed CPD Courses from Design Essentials®, delivered by our fully qualified Educators. As an industry leader within the wavy, curly & coily hair space, we value this opportunity, and are keen to share the necessary knowledge to upskill members as they embrace all hair types, enabling them to deliver training and offer services that align with the New Occupational Standards, now inclusive of Hair Classifications 3 & 4. We look forward to a continued Partnership with Habia.”
Sharon Thompson
International Marketing Manager (EMEA) Design Essentials® Hair Care Systems
International Partnerships
We have worked with international partners for many years.
We work with partners who offer internationally recognised qualifications, or we can help you find the best Awarding Organisation to meet the requirements of your training academy.
Testimonials
"The Habia Future Star Awards are the ultimate platform to showcase the incredible talent we nurture. For us, excellence is measured by career success; we are immensely proud that the majority of our Level 3 learners secure employment within the sector before they even leave college. Being part of these awards validates their hard work and gives them the professional edge needed to step straight from the classroom into a thriving career."
Julie Guzzo
Curriculum Director of Technical Studies, Coleg Cambria
"When I first started our business, it was incredibly important to me that our courses carried real credibility and met recognised industry standards. I wanted our courses to carry the prestige and trust that comes with being part of Habia. Looking back, the time and commitment I invested in gaining my level 3 teaching qualification has been repaid in so many ways. It gave our courses a strong foundation and ensured that everything we deliver meets the highest professional standards."
Jan Taylor
CEO, Aesthetica professional Ltd
"HABIA recognition is synonymous with credible education and their work continues to raise the bar for our industry. For therapists, that endorsement brings a level of trust and reassurance, signalling that my course aligns with recognised professional standards and supports practitioners in developing a deeper theoretical understanding of skin function, strengthening clinical thinking and elevating professional expertise."
Maria Rylott-Byrd
The Corneotherapy Consultant
Find a HABIA Endorsed Course
We work with a range of exceptional training providers whose courses we endorse.
These courses have been robustly reviewed and are aligned with the latest National Occupational Standards so you can be assured they are of the highest quality.
Habia Endorsed College
Are you looking to
- Enhance your institutional reputation?
- Differentiate your college against competitor organisations?
- Enhance your learner recruitment?
- Demonstrate you are a high-quality hair and beauty department
- Enhance employer engagement?
This endorsement is open to General FE colleges that deliver hair, beauty, nails, barbering, aesthetics, wellbeing or holistic provision. They will be in receipt of public funding, will currently hold an Ofsted overall effectiveness judgement of Good or Outstanding (or “Met” / no critical safeguarding concerns under the post-November 2025 toolkit). The Organisation will hold current approval with at least one Ofqual-regulated awarding organisation for hair and beauty qualifications.
HABIA Endorsed College status demonstrates…
- The curriculum is aligned with up-to-date industry standards
- The teaching workforce is professionally current, with regular CPD activity.
- Learner destinations are strong, with employer partnerships embedded
- Provision is inclusive and reflective of the diverse UK community
- Support for personal development and well-being is in place.
Become a Member
Join our education membership community and connect with individuals and organisations who share your passion for high standards, education and training.
As a member, you will be part of a specialist network focused on sharing information, best practice and supporting excellence across the sector. Membership includes access to Education Forums and Skills Showcases.
Support HABIA
We are a not-for-profit organisation and part of a small charity (Skills Active).
Everything we earn is reinvested into supporting the hair and beauty sector, including developing standards, promoting excellence and supporting careers.
You can support our work through a charitable donation to help individuals who wish to enter the profession and need support with training costs or by contributing to initiatives such as Future Star Awards.
Join our Community
We have more than 7,000 individuals within our HABIA community, including educators, employers, organisations and industry experts.
We keep our community up to date through HABIA Highlights, our monthly newsletter, and through our social channels.