Cosmetic Hand and Foot Care
Start without prior knowledge — with minimal equipment (under €200).
Dive into the world of manual pedicure — a special distance learning program that gives you the freedom to learn at your own pace and earn your own income. Whether you're returning to work after parental leave or starting fresh as a career changer with no big investment — this training is built around your needs. In just four months, or less, you'll master the art of foot care.
No prior knowledge required for this module.
⚠ Guarantee ends as soon as you download your course certificate.
⏱ Your pace · realistic
1
days
Full-time
1
weeks
10 h/week
2
weeks
3 h/week
Based on 1 h video + script + first practice
📈 Course earned back after ~8 treatments
at €50/45-min session (city average) — after that: pure income
Over 2,500 graduates since 1998 — mostly in Germany, some in Austria, Switzerland and across Europe.
From Birgit's 25 years of practice (founded 1998 in Cologne) · IHK Cologne train-the-trainer qualification, coaching & trainer certificates.
Birgit Nehring
IHK Cologne train-the-trainer qualification · since 1998
from €94/month with Klarna · 3 installments
= just €3.17/day over 4 months · less than a coffee
+ optional practical exam €178.50 — what does it give you?
You also receive your online completion certificate without the exam. The practical exam (conveniently via Zoom or WhatsApp video) additionally unlocks the title Foot Care with stamp — recommended if you want to work in hospitals or care facilities.
Personal coaching by Birgit
You can message Birgit directly any time — easiest via WhatsApp or email. In addition, there's a shared Zoom session once per quarter (with recording).
Curriculum
The lessons that await you
- 1
Setting up your workspace
⏱ 3 min Free previewOverview of instruments and materials: disposable vs. professional tools, cleaning/disinfection/sterilization, and preparing the foot bath (bath additives, basin, disposable liner).
- Disposable vs. professional tools
- Cleaning, disinfection & sterilization
- Preparing the foot bath
- 2
Welcoming clients
⏱ 2 minA short practical glimpse: welcoming the client warmly and conducting a brief verbal intake (changes since the last appointment, allergies) before the treatment.
- Friendly first contact
- Brief verbal intake
- Asking about allergies & risks
- 3
The treatment
⏱ 20 minThe complete manual pedicure step by step — foot bath, callus removal, nail cutting, care.
- Preparing the foot bath
- Removing callus & pressure points
- Proper nail cutting
- Foot peels & masks
- Closing the treatment with care advice
- 4
Manicure
⏱ 9 minHand care as the perfect add-on to pedicure — higher revenue per appointment, more loyal clients.
- Trimming & filing nails
- Cuticle care
- Skin care around the nail
- 5
Massage
⏱ 1 minA short practical guide to a relaxing foot massage to close the treatment — working the cream in along several paths with gentle pressure.
- Massage with leftover cream
- Paths & stroking movements
- Gentle pressure to finish
- 6
Gel nail modeling (French look)
⏱ 8 minComplete gel modeling on toenails in French look — from prep to finishing.
- Building the nail layer
- Curing under UV
- French look with white tip
- Finishing
- 7
Theoretical foundations
⏱ 3 minLegal and organizational foundations for your self-employment: business registration, distinction from podology, professional liability insurance, and regulatory requirements.
- Registering your business
- Cosmetic vs. podology distinction
- Professional liability & authorities
🎓 Exam & certificate
Multiple-choice written exam. No practical exam required. Credential: "Distance-learning certificate". Optionally you can take a practical exam in Cologne or via Zoom (exam fee €150 plus VAT) and receive a certificate without the "distance learning" tag.
No risk for you
If the content isn't right for you within 14 days, you get a full refund. No questions, no reason required.
⚠ Important: The guarantee ends as soon as you download your course certificate.
Ready to get started?
Pick the module that fits, enroll with a 14-day money-back guarantee — and start immediately. Questions? Birgit answers directly.