CIDESCO Diploma in Body & Beauty Therapy: The Complete International Qualification

If you only do one CIDESCO course, this is usually the one. The CIDESCO Diploma in Body & Beauty Therapy is the broadest and most complete of IICA's three CIDESCO programs — the qualification that takes you from skin science and facial treatments through to full-body therapy, machine-based treatments, and the practical skills a working beauty therapist actually needs on day one of a job.

It's also the route most directly connected to the career most students picture when they imagine "working abroad in beauty" — luxury spas, five-star resorts, and cruise ship spa teams, where employers are specific about which qualifications they'll accept.

Diploma in Basic Beauty | Professional Beauty Course - IICA

Time Duration

4 Months

No. of modules

16 Modules

Eligibilty

10th pass students

Training

Live Session & Hands-on

Course Content

Module 1: Orientation

  • Introduction about cidesco class
  • Introduction to industry, personal etheics
  • Health and safety, personal hygiene
  • Becteriology and sterilization

Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology

  • Introduction And What Is Skin, Organisation Of Living System
  • The Cells And Tissues
  • The Integumentary System
  • The Muscular  System
  • The Endocrine
  • The Lymphatic
  • The Urinary System
  • The Circulatory
  • The Reprodutive System
  • The Nervous
  • The Immune System
  • The Digestive System
  • The Skeleton
  • Layers Of Skin
  • Types Of Skin , Function Of Skin
  • Metabolism
  • Diet And Nutrition
  • Bones And Muscles Of The Face & Body

Module 3: Skin Disorder & Diseases

  • Sebaceous Glands Disorder
  • Pigmentation Disorder
  • Contagious Diseases
  • Acne
  • Skin Analysis & Client Consultation

Module 4: Cosmetic Chemistry

  • Introduction To Cosmetics
  • Ingrediants Used In Cosmetics
  • Skin Ph
  • Cleansers
  • Toners
  • Exfoliators
  • Masks
  • Sunscreen, & Mositurizers

Module 5: Tinting, Tweezing And Waxing

  • Eyebrow Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Eyelashes Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Eyebrow Tweezing  ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Waxing – Honey + Bean Wax ( Theory , Demo & Practice)

Module 6: Massage

  • Massage Manipulation Techniques
  • Face Cleansing Strokes (  Demo & Practice)
  • Facial Massage Strokes ( Demo & Practice)
  • Advance Mld Steps ( Demo & Practice)

Module 7: Fundamental Of Electricity

  • Physics (heat Therapy Uv Rays, Infrared)
  • Electricity & Radiation, Ion Theory
  • Magnifying Glass & Facial Steamer
  • Brushing Unit
  • Vaccum Suction
  • Galvanic Machine
  • High Frequency
  • Face Ems

Module 8: Facial Machine Practice

  • Iontophoresis – Demo & Practice
  • Disincrustation – Demo & Practice
  • Direct High Frequency – Demo & Practice
  • Indirect High Frequency – Demo & Practice
  • Vaccume Suction – Demo & Practice
  • Faradic – Demo & Practice

Module 9: Hand & Feet

  • Nail Structure
  • Nail Diseases & Disorders
  • Hand & Leg Anatomy
  • Cutting , Filling , Buffing And Polish Application
  • Manicure ( Demo & Practice )
  • Pedicure ( Demo & Practice)

Module 10: Body

  • Client Consultation
  • Body Measurments &  Analysis
  • Exfoliation
  • Body Massage
  • Body Wrap

Module 11: Body Treatments And Machines

  • Body Vaccume Suction
  • Body Ems/  Farradic Machine
  • Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment
  • G5 Body Vibrator

Module 12: Body Machine Demo & Practice

  • Body Vaccume Suction -demo & Practice
  • Body Ems/  Farradic Machine – Demo & Practice
  • Body G5 – Demo & Practice
  • Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment – Demo & Practice
  • Body Scrub And Wrap – Demo & Practice

Module 13: Makeup

  • Day Self Makeup ( Demo & Practice)

Module 14: Revision

  • Theory
  • Mcq
  • Practical

Module 15: Case Studies

  • Case Studies

Module 16: Exam

  • Theory & Practical
Module 1: Orientation
  • Introduction about cidesco class
  • Introduction to industry, personal etheics
  • Health and safety, personal hygiene
  • Becteriology and sterilization
  • Sebaceous Glands Disorder
  • Pigmentation Disorder
  • Contagious Diseases
  • Acne
  • Skin Analysis & Client Consultation
 
  • Eyebrow Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Eyelashes Tinting ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Eyebrow Tweezing  ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
  • Waxing – Honey + Bean Wax ( Theory , Demo & Practice)
 
  • Physics (heat Therapy Uv Rays, Infrared)
  • Electricity & Radiation, Ion Theory
  • Magnifying Glass & Facial Steamer
  • Brushing Unit
  • Vaccum Suction
  • Galvanic Machine
  • High Frequency
  • Face Ems
 
  • Nail Structure
  • Nail Diseases & Disorders
  • Hand & Leg Anatomy
  • Cutting , Filling , Buffing And Polish Application
  • Manicure ( Demo & Practice )
  • Pedicure ( Demo & Practice)
  • Body Vaccume Suction
  • Body Ems/  Farradic Machine
  • Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment
  • G5 Body Vibrator
  • Day Self Makeup ( Demo & Practice)
  • Case Studies
Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology
  • Introduction And What Is Skin, Organisation Of Living System
  • The Cells And Tissues
  • The Integumentary System
  • The Muscular  System
  • The Endocrine
  • The Lymphatic
  • The Urinary System
  • The Circulatory
  • The Reprodutive System
  • The Nervous
  • The Immune System
  • The Digestive System
  • The Skeleton
  • Layers Of Skin
  • Types Of Skin , Function Of Skin
  • Metabolism
  • Diet And Nutrition
  • Bones And Muscles Of The Face & Body
 
  • Introduction To Cosmetics
  • Ingrediants Used In Cosmetics
  • Skin Ph
  • Cleansers
  • Toners
  • Exfoliators
  • Masks
  • Sunscreen, & Mositurizers
 
  • Massage Manipulation Techniques
  • Face Cleansing Strokes (  Demo & Practice)
  • Facial Massage Strokes ( Demo & Practice)
  • Advance Mld Steps ( Demo & Practice)
  • Iontophoresis – Demo & Practice
  • Disincrustation – Demo & Practice
  • Direct High Frequency – Demo & Practice
  • Indirect High Frequency – Demo & Practice
  • Vaccume Suction – Demo & Practice
  • Faradic – Demo & Practice
  • Client Consultation
  • Body Measurements &  Analysis
  • Exfoliation
  • Body Massage
  • Body Wrap
  • Body Vaccume Suction -demo & Practice
  • Body Ems/  Farradic Machine – Demo & Practice
  • Body G5 – Demo & Practice
  • Body Galvanic For Cellulite Treatment – Demo & Practice
  • Body Scrub And Wrap – Demo & Practice
  • Theory
  • Mcq
  • Practical
  • Theory & Practical

Why This Is the Course Most Students Should Start With

Unlike the Aesthetics diploma (skin-focused) or the Media Makeup diploma (makeup-focused), this program doesn’t ask you to pick a lane early. You train across facial treatments, body therapy, hair removal, manicure and pedicure, and machine-based treatments — the full scope of what a beauty therapist is expected to know. That breadth matters for two reasons: it keeps more career doors open, and it’s what international spa and resort employers are actually looking for when they hire.

There’s a concrete reason this matters beyond India, too. When cruise lines and luxury resort spas recruit beauty therapists internationally, they typically specify a short, named list of acceptable qualifications — and CIDESCO is consistently on that list, alongside credentials like CIBTAC and ITEC. A general, unnamed “beauty diploma” often isn’t. That’s the real-world value this qualification carries.

Who This Course Is For

  • 10th pass students who want one comprehensive qualification rather than choosing a narrow specialisation from day one
  • Students specifically aiming at spa, resort, or cruise-line careers, where employers ask for a named, recognised qualification
  • Anyone who wants to eventually open their own salon or spa and needs a complete skill set — not just facials or just makeup — to run one

Course Snapshot

  • Duration: As per current IICA batch schedule (please confirm exact duration with your admissions counsellor — training hours for this route are among the most extensive of IICA’s CIDESCO programs)
  • Modules: 16 structured modules — from orientation and anatomy through facial and body machine practice, case studies, and final exam
  • Eligibility: 10th pass students
  • Training format: Live sessions with hands-on practice on real models, not demonstration-only classes

What You Actually Walk Away With

  • Full-scope competency — facials, body treatments, hair removal, manicure/pedicure, and machine-based therapy, not just one narrow skill
  • Machine training that matters on the job — galvanic, high-frequency, vacuum suction, EMS, and G5 body treatments, practiced hands-on rather than just observed
  • A qualification international employers actually name — not a generic diploma title, but one that appears explicitly on spa and resort hiring requirements
  • Client-ready confidence — because the course is built around live-model practice throughout, not concentrated only in the final weeks

Where This Diploma Can Take You

  • Beauty therapist roles in salons, day spas, and wellness clinics — the most common and immediate career path
  • Spa positions on cruise liners and in luxury resorts abroad, where CIDESCO is a named, accepted qualification for many employers
  • Medi-spa and clinic-adjacent roles, working alongside dermatology and wellness professionals
  • Salon or spa ownership — the full-scope training this course provides is exactly what’s needed to run treatments across a menu, not just one specialisation
  • Corporate and training roles — experienced graduates often move into product training, brand education, or teaching roles within the beauty industry

Why Train at IICA

  • CIDESCO-accredited training, following the international syllabus and examination structure, not a locally adapted version of it
  • Hands-on from the start — live-model practice runs throughout the course, not just in a final practical block
  • Trainers with real salon and spa experience, so what you learn reflects what employers actually expect
  • Four accessible centres — Bhopal, Indore, Silchar, and Shillong — bringing this internationally recognised qualification within reach without relocating to a metro

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you want to ask?

Yes. The program is structured to take you from fundamentals — anatomy, hygiene, and basic skincare — through to advanced body and facial treatments. What matters most is genuine commitment to the hands-on practice.

Depth and international recognition. This course covers both skin and body therapy in far more technical detail than most generalist diplomas, and it's assessed against CIDESCO's international examination standard — which is specifically named by many overseas spa and cruise-line employers as an accepted qualification.

The course is built around extensive hands-on practice specifically so you graduate able to perform treatments confidently, not just describe them in theory.

The CIDESCO Diploma in Body & Beauty Therapy is available at IICA Bhopal, Indore, Silchar, and Shillong.

This is the broadest of the three — covering both skin and body therapy together. Aesthetics narrows in on facial/skin specialisation, and Media Makeup focuses on makeup artistry. Your counsellor can help you pick the right fit based on your career goal.

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