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What Students Learn in a Basic Esthetics Program

What Students Learn in a Basic Esthetics Program

What Students Learn in a Basic Esthetics Program A Basic Esthetics program teaches you the science of skin, the art of facial treatments, and the professional skills to build a licensed career — all in as few as three to four months. If you've been thinking about a career in skincare but aren't sure

AVI Career Training · 2026-07-01 Read →
Lash Extensions Certification Key Requirements

Lash Extensions Certification Key Requirements

Lash Extensions Certification Key Requirements To earn a lash extensions certification, you typically need to complete a state-approved training program, demonstrate hands-on technique proficiency, and — depending on your state — hold or be working toward a cosmetology or esthetics license. Requirem

AVI Career Training · 2026-06-30 Read →
Evening Courses Built For Working Adults

Evening Courses Built For Working Adults

Evening Courses Built For Working Adults AVI Career Training offers evening courses specifically designed for working adults who need to balance a job, family, and the goal of launching a new career in beauty, wellness, or healthcare. Located in Vienna, VA, AVI Career Training is a COE-accredited sc

AVI Career Training · 2026-06-25 Read →
Beauty School in Northern Virginia — ESL Students Welcome

Beauty School in Northern Virginia — ESL Students Welcome

Beauty School in Northern Virginia — ESL Students Welcome Yes — you can attend beauty school and earn a Virginia cosmetology or esthetics license even if English is not your first language. AVI Career Training in Vienna, Virginia is a COE-accredited beauty and wellness school built to serve one of t

AVI Career Training · 2026-06-24 Read →
Beauty School for ESL Students in Northern Virginia

Beauty School for ESL Students in Northern Virginia

Beauty School for ESL Students in Northern Virginia Yes — you can attend beauty school in Northern Virginia without speaking perfect English, and AVI Career Training in Vienna, VA is built to help you succeed. Whether Spanish is your first language, or you grew up speaking Vietnamese, Amharic, Korea

AVI Career Training · 2026-06-24 Read →
Medical Esthetician vs Medical Assistant Career Path

Medical Esthetician vs Medical Assistant Career Path

A medical esthetician focuses on advanced skin treatments and laser services in clinical settings, while a medical assistant handles administrative and basic clinical support tasks for physicians — and the two roles require completely different training, licensing, and career trajectories. If you're

AVI Career Training · 2026-06-24 Read →
Medical Assistant Schools in Northern Virginia: Your Options

Medical Assistant Schools in Northern Virginia: Your Options

Medical Assistant Schools in Northern Virginia: Guide Northern Virginia has solid options for medical assistant training — and depending on what's driving your interest, there may be an even faster, better-paying path worth knowing about before you enroll anywhere. If you're ready to explore all you

AVI Career Training · 2026-06-24 Read →
Laser Technician Training in Virginia: Your Career Guide

Laser Technician Training in Virginia: Your Career Guide

Laser Technician Training in Virginia: Your Career Guide AVI Career Training's Cosmetic Laser Technology program in Vienna, VA gives you the hands-on skills and certification to launch a career in medical aesthetics — one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. Whether you're an esthetician lo

AVI Career Training · 2026-06-24 Read →