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
2
days
Full-time
2
weeks
10 h/week
4
weeks
3 h/week
Based on 3 h video + script + first practice
📈 Course earned back after ~8 treatments
at €50/45-min session (city average) — after that: pure income
Über 2.500 Absolventinnen & Absolventen seit 1998 — überwiegend in Deutschland, einige auch in Österreich, der Schweiz und Europa.
Aus Birgits 25 Jahren Praxis (gegründet 1998 in Köln) · Ausbildereignungsprüfung IHK Köln, Coaching- & Trainerschein.
Birgit Nehring
Ausbildereignungsprüfung IHK Köln · seit 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 (in-person in Cologne or via Zoom) additionally unlocks the title Specialist Foot Care with stamp — recommended if you want to work in hospitals or care facilities.
Order with payment obligation · 14-day money-back
Personal coaching by Birgit
You can message Birgit directly any time. Each module also includes a free monthly live Q&A on Instagram.
Curriculum
The lessons that await you
- 1
Setting up your workspace
⏱ 12 min Free previewHow to set up your workspace hygienically and efficiently. Which instruments you need and how to prepare them properly.
- Setting up hygienically
- Materials & tools
- On-site vs. mobile treatment
- 2
Welcoming clients
⏱ 8 minHow to build trust in the first minutes, clarify expectations, and conduct the intake conversation.
- First contact & comfort
- Intake form
- Communication with senior clients
- 3
The treatment
⏱ 60 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
⏱ 30 minHand care as the perfect add-on to pedicure — higher revenue per appointment, more loyal clients.
- Nail care
- Skin around the nail
- Hand massage
- 5
Massage
⏱ 12 minMassage techniques for relaxation and well-being. When it's appropriate — and when not (contraindications).
- Foot and leg massage
- Pressure points
- Contraindications
- 6
Gel nail modeling (French look)
⏱ 40 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
⏱ 25 minAnatomy, materials, hygiene basics — everything you need to know for the written exam.
- Anatomy of foot & hand
- Hygiene basics
- Materials & active ingredients
🎓 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.