Education that raises
the standard of aesthetics
We train healthcare professionals and aestheticians to deliver safe, ethical and beautiful results — through accredited online learning and expert, hands-on practice.
Founded by clinicians, built for every aesthetic professional
SD Academy was founded by practising aesthetic clinicians who believed that great results start with great education. What began as small hands-on workshops in London has grown into an internationally recognised academy, combining flexible online learning with supervised practical training.
Today we train two communities side by side: clinicians who perform injectable treatments, and aestheticians and skin specialists who follow our Level 5 and Level 6 programmes. Every programme is built around client safety, evidence-based technique and ethical practice.
Mission, vision & values
Patient Safety First
Every module puts anatomy, risk assessment and complication management at its core.
Evidence-Based
Content is built on current clinical evidence and reviewed regularly by our medical faculty.
Ethical Practice
We teach responsible consultation, informed consent and honest patient communication.
A blended model built for competence
Every programme combines three stages, so your certificate reflects knowledge, skill and judgement.
Learn
On-demand video lessons covering anatomy, product science, consultation and safety. Watch time is measured to CPD standards, so you can learn anywhere without cutting corners.
Practise
Small-group practical days in clinical treatment rooms. You treat consented models under one-to-one supervision, with live demonstrations and complication drills.
Prove
A timed online assessment and practical sign-off confirm your competence before your verifiable CPD certificate is issued.
Accredited by The CPD Group
Our programmes meet recognised continuing professional development standards. Learning is evidenced through tracked online watch time, supervised practical assessment and an online examination. Provider number: CPD-000000.
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Cemile Der
Beauty Specialist & Coordinating Trainer
Cemile Der is SD Academy's beauty specialist and coordinating trainer. She coordinates our supervised practical training days in London and works alongside our clinical faculty so that every learner's journey — from online lessons to the hands-on practical day and final assessment — is consistent, well organised and supportive.
Cemile works closely with aestheticians and skin specialists on our Level 5 and Level 6 pathway and skin-focused courses, guiding learners through consultation, skin analysis, treatment planning, aftercare and professional standards.
Her focus is practical, client-centred skill: helping every practitioner build confident technique and the judgement to work safely within their scope of practice.
- Coordinates the supervised practical training days in London
- Supports aestheticians and skin specialists on the Level 5 & Level 6 pathway
- Champions safe, client-centred practice within each learner's scope
Learn from practising experts
Our trainers are active clinicians who bring real-world experience into every lesson. Faculty members can be managed by assigning the Instructor role to their accounts.
Cemile Der
Beauty Specialist & Coordinating Trainer
Dr. Selin Aksoy
Medical Director · Aesthetic Physician
Dr. James Whitfield
Lead Trainer · Injectables
Dr. Leyla Haddad
Dermatology Consultant
Clinical-grade practical training
Practical days take place in fully equipped treatment rooms that follow strict hygiene and safety protocols. Small groups mean every delegate receives one-to-one supervision.
- Small groups with a high trainer-to-delegate ratio
- Dedicated skin suites for Level 5 & 6 practical days
- Real treatments on consented models
- Medical-grade products and equipment
- Complication management drills
In our graduates' words
“The online modules were outstanding, and the practical day gave me the confidence to start offering filler treatments the very next week.”
“Clear, structured and genuinely evidence-based. The watch-time tracking kept me disciplined and the trainers were incredibly supportive.”
“The Level 5 programme finally connected the science with the treatments I perform every day. I'm now enrolled on Level 6.”
Start your accredited journey
Explore our programmes or speak with our admissions team about the right path for you.