Galligan Beauty Therapy College continues to educate and expand its knowledge in Beauty Therapy training and Beauty Salon management as it did when in 1976 Kay Galligan first opened the Portobello Beauty and Sauna Centre.

That first beauty salon has now explanded to many and their Beauty Therapy College is renowned as top of its field in the beauty industry.

Today, Kay, Lorraine and Careena have attained numerous Beauty Therapy qualifications and certifications and are an accrediated for the following:

• The prestigious C.I.D.E.S.C.O.International Diploma
• The British C.I.B.T.A.C.
• I.T.E.C. Diplomas

Plus post graduate courses including:

• Teaching Diploma
• Aromtherapy
• Aerobics
• Advanced Electrolysis
• Make-Up artistry.
  
  

C.I.D.E.S.C.O. - Le Comité International d'Esthetique et de Cosmetologie.

C.I.D.E.S.C.O. is the world's top beauty organisation and their examination sets the highest standard of excellence.

C.I.D.E.S.C.O. are based in Zurich, from where they provide international links between doctors, cosmetic surgeons and other professionals with whom the Beauty Therapist should keep in contact.



CIBTAC is an International Examination Board responsible for the education and training of Beauty and Holistic Therapists worldwide. It has built up its reputation over 25 years and is renowned for its high levels of training and strict quality control. There are now over 150 schools in 18 countries accredited to offer the prestigious CIBTAC Awards.

CIBTAC's reputation is maintained by only accrediting those schools that can offer a truly professional environment. All schools must satisfy CIBTAC that they can meet and maintain the very high standards set by the Board. There are minimum requirements in terms of accommodation, facilities, equipment and products and levels of teaching.


ITEC is the largest international examination board offering a variety of qualifications worldwide.

ITEC provides 25 qualifications that are UK government accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA), on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills, and are registered on the Premium Qualifications Framework in the UK.

View the list of courses run by the Galligan Beauty Therapy College