How ABT Accreditation is supporting industry learning

We all understand the importance of education within our industry; beauty and hair professionals never stop learning, and thankfully a theme within our sector is to continually improve skills, train in new treatments and pass knowledge between us.

The pathway from student to professional to teacher is one that is achievable for any hardworking and dedicated individual over time, and it’s heartening to see how many ABT members have joined as students, gained experience as ABT insured professionals, and gone on to train as Educators, opening their own ABT Accredited academies and schools. Some have even gone on to become members of advisory boards to help shape the future of the industry at the highest level.

This is why ABT place such high emphasis on education, and why ABT Accreditation of training providers has become a key part of its support of the industry. Since introducing ABT Accreditation 10 years ago, there are now more than 1,000 ABT Accredited companies spread across the UK and Ireland. To gain accreditation of a course, qualification or post graduate support training, providers must be able to prove that their course delivers education to high standards, that lecturers and trainers are qualified to deliver teaching, that content is appropriate for the level of qualification, and that the course covers the requirements to gain professional insurance. Once a training provider submits their course for accreditation, it is scrutinised by ABT’s Accreditation Team before approval is gained.

Training providers can apply for ABT Accreditation for both face-to-face and online learning courses (ABT were amongst the first to offer this during lockdown). Once achieved, ABT Accreditation grants a college immediate credibility, giving students confidence to know the course is approved, validated and insurable by the UK’s leading membership and insurance provider.

ABT Accredited Training Providers are also eligible to offer ABT membership and insurance packages to students with a 10% discount and can take advantage of free online promotional support. They can also use the ABT logo for marketing purposes, on their website, and perhaps most importantly, on their students’ certificates.

Reasons to get your courses

ABT Accredited

#1. ABT charge a one-off fee

ABT is the only membership provider to offer a one-off fee with no hidden charges, no annual renewal costs and no price per certificate issued to students. For example, an initial application for up to 10 courses costs just £250, and if you are insured with ABT there are no annual fees to pay.

#2. Join us at trade shows and events with VIP Entry

All ABT Accredited Training Providers are invited to join the ABT team at any of the key beauty trade exhibitions that we’re appearing at. Come to the stand for your free Goody Bag, join us at our Drinks Receptions, and put your feet up and escape a busy show in our ABT Lounge.

#3. Promote your business using the ABT Accredited Logo

Use the ABT Accredited logo to market yourself as an accredited trainer, and if you have your online courses accredited with ABT, you will also be able to use the ABT Online Accredited logo as well. Add our logo to your website, certificates, marketing materials and social media to highlight that your courses have been approved and endorsed.

#4. Free online promotion from ABT

Appear on ABT’s searchable ‘Find the Nearest Accredited Company’ map at www.abtinsurance.co.uk meaning your courses will be easy to find and attract new students your way. In addition, we’ll support you with social media graphics to help you to promote your online presence further.

#5. Your students save 10% off any ABT package

The ABT Accreditation team are on hand Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm to answer any questions, process your applications and offer support. Contact them at accreditation@abtinsurance.co.uk.

As an ABT Accredited Trainer, you will receive a unique discount code to give to your students once they have successfully completed their course, which gives them 10% off any of individual ABT membership packages.