Level 4 Salon Management Course in Kingston upon Thames. Classes run at Kingston College, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year, giving you time to balance study with other commitments. You'll develop the business, leadership, and operational skills needed to manage a professional salon. Topics cover areas such as financial management, staff supervision, client relations, and salon operations. This level 4 salon management qualification is awarded by VTCT and is well suited to experienced beauty or hair professionals looking to move into management.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop skills in managing salon finances and budgets.
You'll learn how to recruit, supervise, and support salon staff.
You'll understand how to plan and monitor salon services and operations.
You'll explore marketing and business development for salons.
You'll study health, safety, and legal requirements for salon environments.
You'll build knowledge of customer service standards and client retention.
You'll learn how to evaluate and improve salon performance.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Kingston College during the day. Learning is delivered through a mix of taught sessions, practical exercises, and coursework. Assessment is through assignments and portfolio evidence that demonstrate your management knowledge and skills in a salon context.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Salon manager: oversee day-to-day running of a hair or beauty salon.
Salon owner: manage your own salon business independently.
Beauty salon supervisor: lead a team of therapists or stylists.
Spa manager: manage operations at a spa or wellness centre.
Hair salon manager: run staffing, bookings, and finances for a salon.
Area manager (beauty sector): oversee multiple salon locations.
What you could study next
Level 5 or 6 qualifications in Business Management or Leadership, if you want to move into broader management roles beyond the salon sector.
A degree in Business Management or Entrepreneurship, building on the business skills from this Diploma.
Professional qualifications such as a CIPD Award in People Management, useful if staff development becomes a key part of your role.
