What is the CIDESCO Diploma?
"THE WORLD'S MAJOR INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY THERAPY ASSOCIATION"
CIDESCO is the most comprehensive and truly international Beauty Therapy qualification in the world, which includes all aspects of beauty and body treatments. The depth of knowledge you gain is second to none. When you finish your CIDESCO qualification you will be fully entitled to work in over 35 countries worldwide and will have a highly recognised diploma.
But CIDESCO does much more than give you a world-class beauty therapy qualification. It develops you as a person, increases your confidence and gives you an holistic outlook, so that you leave us a stronger and more focused person.
History
Founded in 1946 with its Head Office in Zurich, Switzerland.
CIDESCO is represented in over 33 countries. The CIDESCO Diploma is the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of Aesthetics and Beauty Therapy. Since 1957 the CIDESCO qualification has set standards that have been imitated over the five continents of the globe. There
are over 160 CIDESCO Schools around the world teaching to the
internationally acclaimed CIDESCO standards leading to the CIDESCO
Diploma. How long is the course?
Students must undergo a course of at least 1200 hours of training in practical and theoretical work in a registered CIDESCO School.
CIDESCO Examinations
On completion of the course, students take the CIDESCO Examination which consists of:
A facial examination
A body examination
An additional subject
A written examination
Examination contents – practical
Facial Examination:
Cleansing
Skin analysis
Eyelash and eyebrow tinting · Eyebrow shaping
Deep cleansing
Electrical equipment
Facial massage
Mask treatment
Make-up, full day make-up
Manicure
Body Examination: 
Body analysis
Electrical Equipment
Manual massage to show the five classical movements
Depilation - waxing with hot/hard and strip wax
Additional subjects:
This subject can be chosen from a range of Beauty Therapy subjects such as:
Cellulite treatment
Aromatherapy
Special foot treatment
Anti-stress treatment
Electrical epilation
Fantasy make-up
Lymph drainage
DURING THE PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS GREAT EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON:
Professional expertise
Hygiene
Client care and interaction
Personal presentation
Examination contents - written
This exam consists of multiple choice questions (MCQ) from all parts of the CIDESCO Theoretical Training Programme, this must be CIDESCO SYLLABUS.
Natural Science
Anatomy and Physiology
The Skin
Cosmetic Science
Aesthetic Treatments
Business Studies
Project (Thesis)
Candidates are also required to write a project of at least 4000 words on a subject relevant to the study of Beauty Therapy. The purpose of the project is to give candidates the opportunity to use their knowledge, ability and creativeness.
Diploma
The prestigious CIDESCO Diploma is awarded to candidates who have passed the CIDESCO examinations and given proof of having gained at least 600 hours work experience in a beauty center/salon.