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Whether you are currently studying one of our courses or thinking of doing so, we hope the following feedback and information gives you inspiration when deciding on your future study plans.
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Beauty courses to enhance your life

There is a vast array of beauty courses available to study with us at BSY.  Beyond the obvious skills of skin care and make-up that you can gain, there are beauty courses available covering various subjects such as manicure and pedicure, anti-ageing and make-up artist.

Sarah Jane Hanson is currently studying Professional Make-up.  She said that she felt she wanted to develop her skills within the creative make-up industry and has enjoyed doing face painting and special effects make-up for a long time as a general hobby.  She said, “the course has allowed me to learn the technical knowledge about make-up and how to practically use that knowledge”.  She also said that she feels that BSY provides a convenient way to learn as it fits in with the student’s own lifestyle so that they can learn at their own pace, and that the tutors give excellent feedback and provide great guidance.  She said, “everything is just perfect for my situation”.  She was happy with the way the lessons are sent to her one at a time, saying that she feels that learning in small chunks is much easier.  To anybody else considering studying with BSY, Sarah Jane says that they should go for it as there is nothing to lose but a qualification to gain.  “Learning at its best in the comfort of your own home.”  She also said that studying with BSY allows you to learn something new, and it inspires you to do so.

Moving towards his career dream of running and owning a spa led to Barrie Reis-Seymour enrolling to study to be both a Foot Specialist and Beauty Specialist.  He said he felt that training in these beauty subjects would provide the ideal additions to his existing skills and qualifications, and promised to cover everything he was looking for.  He had previously also studied Acupressure, Nutritional Therapy, Massage and Aromatherapy.  He said that he had chosen BSY because of its well respected reputation and its terrific range of options.  He said that he thought that the content, pace and support were perfect.  He now would like to start practising as a Beauty and Foot Therapist, and to start to build up his clientele, thus leading to his own therapy business.  In the future he would also consider learning about Hopi Ear Candling, Crystals and Reiki.

If you would like to find out more about BSY’s range of beauty courses, then please call our tutors and advisors on Freephone 0800 731 9271.  They are always available to discuss the best course to suit you.

Categories: Beauty Therapy, BSY


Find out about a BSY beauty course

A BSY beauty course covers a broad range of topics.  Subjects include Nail Technician, Professional Make-Up and Anti-Ageing.  Whether you are interested in starting a new career in this area, you want to develop your existing career, or you find the subject interesting and wish to learn more for personal achievement, then studying with BSY can really help.  If you are thinking of enrolling with BSY and would like to learn what studying with our college is like, you may be interested to read the comments of those who have already started their chosen subject.

Louise Jones took a beauty course from BSY as ‘it was everything I wanted to study and the content was really good’.  She chose to study with BSY ‘because the monthly payment scheme was perfect for me’.  Louise has been most happy with ‘the whole course so far’ and feels it will help her to ‘qualify in the industry I want and in achieving my goals’.  If you are thinking of studying with BSY then Louise ‘would definitely recommend it as you get all the help and support you need and the courses are so thorough’.  Louise agrees that ‘studying with BSY is enjoyable’ and that it ‘is convenient’.

If this student feedback has inspired you to learn more about the subject, you can call our advisors on Freephone 0800 731 9271 or 01409 220 400.  You can call them to enrol on your chosen topic, find out more about the subjects available or get answers to any other questions you may have.

Gaye Bellard studied with BSY because she wishes to ‘pursue a career and hobby in skin care, holistic care and beauty.  She chose BSY after researching on the Internet.  Gaye explains that she has been most happy with ‘the content of the course books and any enquiries made’.  Gaye feels that studying with BSY might help her to ‘advise, instruct and understand the science behind skin and beauty treatments and the implications’.  If you are thinking of studying with BSY then Gaye suggests that you ‘review the curriculum and  follow your heart and ambition’.  Gaye would also agree that ‘the BSY course advisors are helpful’ and ‘BSY courses are excellent value for money’.

For those who are interested in reading more about a beauty course from BSY, please click on the link and visit the relevant page on our website.  Here you can find out the qualifications you can achieve when you successfully complete the course and how you have the freedom to study when and where you wish.

Categories: Beauty Therapy, BSY


Counselling training from BSY could lead to a new career

With BSY, you can choose to study from over 300 fascinating subjects.  One area that may be of interest to you is counselling and stress management.  Topics within this area include ‘Bullying and Harassment – The Younger Years’ and ‘Eating Disorders’.  We have received some feedback from two students who have enjoyed our counselling training.  We hope that it will provide an inspirational read to others who have joined our family of students.

If you would like to learn more about our variety of counselling training then please visit our web page.  You can also call our friendly advisors on Freephone 0800 731 9271 or 01409 220 400 if you would like to ask a question or discuss your study plans – whether you are requesting advice on our counselling training or another topic.

Lisa Summers decided to enrol on the BSY Alcohol Dependency Counselling training.  She chose to study with BSY as ‘my husband recommended them.  He is currently studying with BSY.’  Lisa has been most happy with ‘the turnaround of marked papers.  Really impressed that after only a week or so of me submitting a completed unit, I receive the marked paper back.’  In future, Lisa would like to study the Basic and Advanced Counselling Skills topics.  If someone is thinking of studying with BSY, Lisa recommends ‘that they should definitely do it as it’s such an enjoyable experience and you do it all at your own pace.  The tutors are so helpful and friendly and are really quick at marking your work so no hanging around for long periods of time.  The selection of courses is incredible, not just to help with career progression but also for personal enjoyment/development.’  Lisa agrees that she would ‘recommend BSY to a friend’ and that ‘BSY courses are excellent value for money’.

Viola Chimuka studied Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Management.  ‘I wanted to have more understanding, knowledge and skills of identifying and managing traumatic stress disorder – being helpful to patients, friends, family members, work mates, people in the community and myself.’  Viola chose to study with BSY because ‘I study at my own pace of time and the advisors are so helpful.  Studying with BSY is enjoyable and the courses are not very expensive.  Methods of payment are excellent – I don’t feel strained with finance…’  Whilst studying with BSY, Viola has been most happy with ‘how the levels and strategies have been introduced and the data have been very clear. The course deals with reality and I have expanded my understanding and skills of dealing with stressed people.’  She feels that it may help her in the future to ‘apply what I have learnt practically and do some other courses in the same category to strengthen my knowledge so that I can be more effective in stress management’.  If you are considering joining our family of students, Viola would say to ‘choose a course that you will enjoy doing and that will make a change in your life, and in other people’s lives.  The course which will give you more understanding and knowledge of certain life aspects’.

Categories: BSY, Counselling & Stress Management