Your future matters. At NSHB, we’re here to help you shape it with confidence. Every year we evolve, refine and expand our training to give you the courses you need, exactly when you need them.
2026 brings an exciting line-up of new opportunities designed to support beginners taking their first step and professionals ready to advance their careers. If you’re looking for a sign to grow, change direction or level up… this is it.
Launching April 2026: VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
For qualified therapists ready to go further, this brand-new Level 5 course is your next leap forward. You’ll deepen your clinical understanding, strengthen your assessment skills and elevate the results you deliver to clients.
You’ll learn how to:
- Carry out gait analysis
- Conduct advanced subjective assessments
- Devise detailed, targeted treatment plans
- Present treatment strategies with clinical rationale
- Adapt complex massage techniques for client-specific needs
If you’re eager to grow your expertise and stand out as an advanced sports massage therapist, this is the perfect progression route.
Start April 2026
Saturdays 9.30am-5.30pm
Full course dates:
April 18th
May 2nd, 16th
June 6th, 20th
July 4th, 18th
Read more about our VTCT Level 5 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy
Evening Course Added: VTCT Level 2 Hairdressing Diploma
Our most popular beginner course just got even more flexible. New for 2026, you can now train on Monday evenings. Perfect if you’re juggling work, family or other commitments.
What you’ll learn:
- Cutting theory, terminology & client consultation
- One-length cuts, layers, fringes & square/round shapes
- Colour theory: depth, tone & numbering
- Permanent & semi-permanent tinting
- Roots, mid-lengths & ends application
- Highlights & lowlights (foils, weaves, slices)
- Creative styling techniques
- Heated rollers, setting & perming
From your first lesson, you’ll be hands-on, supported and building real confidence.
Start April 2026
Monday evenings, 5.30pm-9.30pm
Full course dates are:
April- 20th, 27th
May- 11th, 18th
June- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
July- 6th, 13th
September- 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
October- 5th, 12th, 19th
November- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
December- 7th, 14th
2027
January- 11th, 18th, 25th
February- 1st, 8th, 22nd
March- 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Prefer weekends? Our Saturday daytime course will continue to run and starts agian in September 2026.
Two pathways, one dream career.
Read more about our VTCT Level 2 Hairdressing Diploma
New Fast Track Option for 2026: VTCT Level 2 Barbering Certificate
You asked… we delivered! Barbering is one of our most in-demand courses, and for 2026 we’re offering a 5-week Fast Track option for those who want to qualify sooner.
Start in April — qualify by the end of May.
Training days: Tuesday & Wednesday, 9.30am–2.30pm
You’ll train in a real salon environment, work on clients and learn the skills the industry is looking for right now.
Skills you’ll gain:
- Skinfades & blending techniques
- Clipper work & scissor work
- Scissor-over-comb & clipper-over-comb
- Facial hair trimming
- Shampooing & conditioning
- Client consultation & style creation
- Cutting theory, terminology & hair structure
- Salon health & safety
Fast. Focused. Hands-on. The perfect start to your barbering career.
Start April 2026
Tuesday and Wednesdays, 9.30am-2.30pm
Full course dates are:
April 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th
May 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th
Read more about our VTCT Level 2 Barbering Certificate
Training That Fits Your Life
Life is busy — we get it. That’s why all NSHB courses are part-time and term-time only, giving you the space to grow without putting everything else on hold. Whether you’re just beginning, changing direction, or stepping up your professional skills, we’re here to help you take the next step with confidence.
Come and See Us!
Meet the team and see our classes in action.
Book your visit today: email team@nshb.uk
