Cedars Training Academy

Cedars Training Academy is a registered training provider specialising in hair, beauty, nails and holistic therapies, with academies based in Gloucestershire and Derbyshire. The organisation offers a wide range of apprenticeship programmes, NVQ Diplomas and privately funded short courses designed to help learners gain industry-recognised qualifications and progress their careers. Apprenticeship provision includes pathways such as hairdressing and barbering, beauty, complementary therapies and newer standards in areas like business administration, customer service, team leading and operations management, enabling employers to upskill staff at different levels. Cedars delivers structured apprenticeship training alongside on-the-job learning, and provides dedicated information and guidance for both learners and employers on how apprenticeships work and the benefits they can bring. In addition to apprenticeships, the academy offers NVQ and diploma programmes, some of which can be funded via Advanced Learner Loans, as well as a broad portfolio of short courses to support continuous professional development. Training is focused on helping individuals become fully qualified, employable practitioners while supporting employers to develop skilled teams that meet the needs of their salons, spas and related businesses.