The Level 5 Certificate in Gut Microbiome & Nutrition is a science-backed, clinically focused qualification created specifically for professionals already working within the skin industry.
Delivered by The Skin School, the UK’s leading skin-focused training academy, this Ofqual-regulated Level 5 course provides structured, evidence-based education on the gut–skin axis, inflammatory skin conditions, hormones, nutrition and menopause-related skin changes.
If you are ready to move beyond surface-level treatments and understand the root drivers behind acne, rosacea, eczema and hormonal skin concerns — this qualification gives you the clinical clarity and confidence to do so.
Today’s clients are more informed than ever.
They arrive in clinic discussing:
Leaky gut
Hormone imbalance
Cortisol
Seed oils
Candida
Inflammation
Elimination diets
Menopause-related skin changes
With free advice available online and constant exposure to TikTok and social media wellness trends, clients expect practitioners to understand gut health and nutrition at a deeper level.
To remain credible, competitive and clinically confident, skin professionals must understand more than ever before.
This qualification ensures you do.
You won’t just follow trends — you’ll understand the mechanisms behind them.
This Level 5 Gut Microbiome & Nutrition qualification is built entirely around real clinical skin practice.
How dysbiosis contributes to systemic inflammation
Intestinal permeability and immune regulation
Microbiome diversity and skin barrier function
The connection between gut imbalance and acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis
The gut–oestrogen connection
Hormonal acne and androgen patterns
Perimenopause and menopause-related skin changes
Stress, cortisol and inflammatory flares
Supporting menopausal clients safely within professional scope
The impact of sugar, dairy and ultra-processed foods on skin health
Omega balance and inflammatory pathways
Hydration and barrier repair
Practical anti-inflammatory nutrition principles for skin clients
Identifying gut-related red flags in skin consultations
Upgrading client assessments with gut-focused questioning
Working through real-world case studies
Building realistic, ethical and professional support strategies
Everything is designed to be directly applicable in clinic.
In addition to home study, you will attend one full day at The Skin School with an expert educator.
This immersive teaching day bridges theory into clinical application and covers:
Acne case breakdowns
Hormonal skin patterns
Rosacea and inflammatory triggers
Eczema and immune dysregulation
Menopause and skin ageing changes
Gut nutrition strategies for skin professionals
Real clinic case discussions
Open Q&A for clarity and confidence
This day ensures you leave knowing exactly how to apply gut and nutrition knowledge safely within your scope of practice.
Study from home at your own pace
Complete structured written assignments
Build a professional portfolio of evidence
Receive tutor support and guidance throughout
No exams
Gut Microbiota in Nutrition and Health
Physical Health and Wellbeing
Principles of Nutrition
This is a regulated Level 5 qualification — not a short CPD workshop.
No previous gut health qualification is required.
You must:
Be aged 18 or over
Be currently working within the skin industry (therapist, aesthetic practitioner, skin specialist or clinic owner)
This ensures you can immediately apply your learning in practice.
Total Course Fee: £2,200
✔ £500 booking fee to secure your place
✔ Remaining balance can be payable over 6 months if needed
✔ Interest-free, in-house payment plan available
This allows you to gain a regulated Level 5 qualification without financial pressure.
This course is ideal for:
Skin therapists wanting deeper clinical knowledge
Aesthetic practitioners seeking root-cause understanding
Professionals working with acne, rosacea, eczema and hormonal skin
Practitioners supporting perimenopausal and menopausal clients
Skin specialists who want to future-proof their career
The Level 5 Certificate in Gut Microbiome & Nutrition is the gold standard in gut health education for skin professionals in the UK.
Structured. Regulated. Evidence-based. Clinically relevant.
If you want to elevate your consultations, improve client outcomes and position yourself as a trusted authority in gut-skin health — this is your next step.
The Level 5 Certificate in Gut Microbiome & Nutrition is a science-backed, clinically focused qualification created specifically for professionals already working within the skin industry.
Delivered by The Skin School, the UK’s leading skin-focused training academy, this Ofqual-regulated Level 5 course provides structured, evidence-based education on the gut–skin axis, inflammatory skin conditions, hormones, nutrition and menopause-related skin changes.
If you are ready to move beyond surface-level treatments and understand the root drivers behind acne, rosacea, eczema and hormonal skin concerns — this qualification gives you the clinical clarity and confidence to do so.
Today’s clients are more informed than ever.
They arrive in clinic discussing:
Leaky gut
Hormone imbalance
Cortisol
Seed oils
Candida
Inflammation
Elimination diets
Menopause-related skin changes
With free advice available online and constant exposure to TikTok and social media wellness trends, clients expect practitioners to understand gut health and nutrition at a deeper level.
To remain credible, competitive and clinically confident, skin professionals must understand more than ever before.
This qualification ensures you do.
You won’t just follow trends — you’ll understand the mechanisms behind them.
This Level 5 Gut Microbiome & Nutrition qualification is built entirely around real clinical skin practice.
How dysbiosis contributes to systemic inflammation
Intestinal permeability and immune regulation
Microbiome diversity and skin barrier function
The connection between gut imbalance and acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis
The gut–oestrogen connection
Hormonal acne and androgen patterns
Perimenopause and menopause-related skin changes
Stress, cortisol and inflammatory flares
Supporting menopausal clients safely within professional scope
The impact of sugar, dairy and ultra-processed foods on skin health
Omega balance and inflammatory pathways
Hydration and barrier repair
Practical anti-inflammatory nutrition principles for skin clients
Identifying gut-related red flags in skin consultations
Upgrading client assessments with gut-focused questioning
Working through real-world case studies
Building realistic, ethical and professional support strategies
Everything is designed to be directly applicable in clinic.
In addition to home study, you will attend one full day at The Skin School with an expert educator.
This immersive teaching day bridges theory into clinical application and covers:
Acne case breakdowns
Hormonal skin patterns
Rosacea and inflammatory triggers
Eczema and immune dysregulation
Menopause and skin ageing changes
Gut nutrition strategies for skin professionals
Real clinic case discussions
Open Q&A for clarity and confidence
This day ensures you leave knowing exactly how to apply gut and nutrition knowledge safely within your scope of practice.
Study from home at your own pace
Complete structured written assignments
Build a professional portfolio of evidence
Receive tutor support and guidance throughout
No exams
Gut Microbiota in Nutrition and Health
Physical Health and Wellbeing
Principles of Nutrition
This is a regulated Level 5 qualification — not a short CPD workshop.
No previous gut health qualification is required.
You must:
Be aged 18 or over
Be currently working within the skin industry (therapist, aesthetic practitioner, skin specialist or clinic owner)
This ensures you can immediately apply your learning in practice.
Total Course Fee: £2,200
✔ £500 booking fee to secure your place
✔ Remaining balance can be payable over 6 months if needed
✔ Interest-free, in-house payment plan available
This allows you to gain a regulated Level 5 qualification without financial pressure.
This course is ideal for:
Skin therapists wanting deeper clinical knowledge
Aesthetic practitioners seeking root-cause understanding
Professionals working with acne, rosacea, eczema and hormonal skin
Practitioners supporting perimenopausal and menopausal clients
Skin specialists who want to future-proof their career
The Level 5 Certificate in Gut Microbiome & Nutrition is the gold standard in gut health education for skin professionals in the UK.
Structured. Regulated. Evidence-based. Clinically relevant.
If you want to elevate your consultations, improve client outcomes and position yourself as a trusted authority in gut-skin health — this is your next step.
