The course by Glasgow Clyde College (GCC), named ‘Advanced Leadership in the Spa and Beauty Industry’, is set to start in August this year and is described as an ‘MBA for the Spa and Beauty Industry’.

It is officially credit-rated at SCQF Level 9.

The course is designed to provide beauty and spa therapists with the skills to excel in leadership and management roles.

(Image: Supplied) It is aimed at experienced therapists who are ready to advance their careers by leading a team, managing a salon or spa, or launching their own business.

The qualification was developed by GCC in collaboration with industry leaders such as Gleneagles, Trump Turnberry, Auchrannie Spa, and Cameron House.

Julie Wales, head of sector for the Faculty of Health, Wellbeing and Management at GCC, said: “We have teamed up with industry leaders to craft a next-level programme that takes seasoned pros and levels them up to be the game-changers of tomorrow.

(Image: Supplied) “We’re not just teaching skills—we’re building future bosses to lead teams and manage the biggest players within the spa and beauty industry or go on to build their own businesses.

“This isn’t your average course, it’s a power-packed experience built to create bold thinkers, savvy managers, and unstoppable entrepreneurs.”

The course will cover areas such as client psychology and communication, advanced therapies and training, and business management and leadership.

Students will also learn about product innovation and develop a signature product range to pitch to industry experts.

The course was launched at an event at GCC’s Langside Campus, featuring talks from guest speakers including Lesley Blair MBE, chief executive officer and chairperson at the British Association of Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology and the Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology.

She discussed the importance of leadership within the spa and beauty industry and led a discussion on professionalism and ethics in the modern spa or beauty salon.