Our academy offers comprehensive programmes across nails and beauty courses. Students work with profession tools and the best products, learn modern techniques, and receive personalised guidance from experienced educators who are passionate about raising industry standards.
Sam Fortis Academy is proud to be a Gold Educator for HONA, a globally respected brand known for its commitment to safe, high-quality, and innovative nail systems. As a HONA educato, we provide accredited training that blends exceptional product knowledge with advanced nail artistry and best practices.
This partnership allows our students to learn directly from a recognised leader in nail education and to graduate with skills that meet the highest industry standards
Learn the essential skills to create flawless, long-lasting nails with our hands-on Gel Polish & Builder Gel Course. Perfect for beginners or those refreshing their skills, this training covers proper nail prep, gel polish application, builder gel structure, overlays, extensions, shaping, and safe removal. You’ll also learn troubleshooting, hygiene, and client aftercare.
Leave with the confidence and techniques needed to deliver professional, durable gel services your clients will love.
Master the art of strong, beautifully structured nails in our Hard Gel Course. Designed for qualified nail techs wanting to advance their skills, this training covers proper nail prep, form & tip fitting, hard gel application, building structure and apex, extensions, shaping, refining, and safe removal. You’ll also learn troubleshooting techniques, hygiene standards, and client aftercare.
Leave with the skills and confidence to create durable, high-quality hard gel enhancements your clients will love.
Learn how to create fast, flawless nail enhancements with our Swift Tips Full Cover Gel Extensions Course. Perfect for beginners and working techs, this training teaches you precise nail prep, tip selection and sizing, flawless application, secure curing, shaping, and seamless finishing. You’ll also learn troubleshooting, safe removal, and best practices for long-lasting wear.
Walk away confident in delivering beautiful, durable full-cover gel extensions with speed and professional quality.
Upgrade your skills and transition confidently into the HONA system with our in-depth HONA Conversion Course. Ideal for qualified nail professionals, this training covers HONA’s product range, ingredient-safe philosophy, and correct application techniques for preparing, structuring, and finishing nails using HONA gels. You’ll learn how to achieve long-lasting, healthy results while following HONA’s high standards for safety and performance.
Leave fully certified and confident in offering HONA services to your clients with exceptional quality and care.
Level up your nail prep and refinement skills with our advanced E-File Masterclass. Designed for trained nail techs looking to work smarter and more safely, this course teaches precise cuticle work, efficient product removal, infill preparation, and flawless refinement using a range of e-file bits. You’ll learn correct speeds, pressure control, bit selection, and safe techniques to protect the natural nail while improving speed and quality.
Finish the course confident, knowledgeable, and ready to deliver clean, professional results with your e-file every time.
Master the foundations and advanced techniques of acrylic nails in our intensive 3 Day Acrylic Master Class. Perfect for beginners or techs wanting to refine their skills, this course covers everything from essential prep and bead control to building structure, creating extensions, shaping, refining, and finishing to a flawless standard. You’ll also learn troubleshooting, safe removal, and best practices for long-lasting, durable enhancements.
Across three hands-on training days, you’ll build confidence, speed, and precision—leaving fully equipped to offer high-quality acrylic services your clients will love.
Get creative and learn the basics of nail art in our fun, beginner-friendly Under 16s Nail Art Workshop! Perfect for young artists, this session teaches safe product use, and a range of cute, colourful nail art techniques—from dots and lines to glitter, decals, and mini designs. All products and tools are provided, and the workshop is fully supervised in a safe, supportive environment.
A great way to build confidence, explore creativity, and enjoy a hands-on beauty experience designed especially for teens.
Combined gel polish, builder gel, efile and swift tips with our Elite Course. Giving you 3 qualifications in just 3 days.
Combine Swift Tips & Efile gaining 2 qualifications in just 1 day
