How CCAD works

The Canadian College of Aesthetic Dermatology (CCAD) is an online professional training college founded and led by Manucher Nick. It is the online academic program of an established in-person training institute in Coquitlam, BC. CCAD offers a 5-level academic ladder from Basic Certificate through Master Practitioner.

Aesthetic technicians, estheticians, nurses, physicians, dentists, and anyone pursuing a career in aesthetic dermatology. Most levels are open to all learners; the Master Practitioner level has restricted advanced sections limited to licensed medical professionals.

Create an account at canadiancollegeofaestheticdermatology.com/auth/signup. You'll set up your profile, agree to the consent and liability forms, and choose your first level. Most students start with the Basic Certificate (Level I).

Yes — the CCAD iOS app is available on the App Store. The Basic Certificate and Diploma can be purchased directly inside the iOS app via Apple in-app purchase. Advanced Diploma, Master, and Master Practitioner are purchased on the web via Stripe. View CCAD on the App Store →

Level I — Basic Certificate ($950 CAD, 10 chapters), Level II — Diploma ($1,500 CAD, 30 chapters), Level III — Advanced Diploma ($2,200 CAD, 50 chapters), Level IV — Master ($2,995 CAD, 65 chapters), Level V — Master Practitioner ($3,995 CAD, 85 chapters). All prices are in Canadian dollars. Each level builds on the previous one.

Yes. CCAD enforces a sequential prerequisite: you must pass the final exam of Level N before you can enrol in Level N+1. This is checked in the UI and again at checkout, so the gate is enforced both client- and server-side.

It depends on your pace. The levels range from roughly 100 pages of material at Basic up to about 850 at Master Practitioner (an estimated 2 to 20 hours of study), but you set the schedule. Purchase once and you have lifetime access to the level — take as long as you need.

Yes — CCAD's courses are fully online: video, reading, quizzes, and a final exam. Students who specifically want hands-on equipment-based training can attend the in-person institute (BC Medical Aesthetic) at the Coquitlam, BC campus.

CCAD certificates of completion reflect the CCAD curriculum and are issued by CCAD. The founder's clinic, BC Medical Spa, held a designation under the B.C. Private Training Act (regulated by the B.C. Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit) from 2023 to 2026. A CCAD certificate is not a substitute for any provincial licence required to perform a given procedure — students are responsible for confirming the scope of practice that applies to their province.

It isn't, for credential purposes. The curriculum, exams, and certification standards are identical online and in-person. Online students receive the same CCAD credentials; in-person students additionally complete hands-on clinical training on real equipment at the Coquitlam campus.

Many of Manucher's graduates now run their own aesthetic practices across Canada. CCAD courses cover clinical technique plus business coaching, practice launch planning, and marketing. Local scope-of-practice rules still apply — what you're licensed to perform depends on your province and your professional credentials.

The Master Practitioner level (Level V) includes advanced clinical training. Those sections are restricted to licensed medical professionals — physicians, nurses, or dentists — as required by regulation. You'll be asked to declare your professional licence on your profile before checkout.

You can still complete Levels I–IV (Basic Certificate through Master) — these cover the full breadth of non-restricted aesthetic dermatology, including laser, IPL, peels, microneedling, RF, HIFU, body contouring, and more. The restriction only applies to the licensed-professional sections of Level V.

No. CCAD is open to students worldwide. Provincial scope-of-practice rules and Canadian-licence requirements only apply to practitioners working inside Canada.

Each level is a one-time purchase. On the web, payment is handled by Stripe (credit/debit cards). On iOS, Basic and Diploma are purchased via Apple in-app purchase; Advanced Diploma, Master, and Master Practitioner are purchased on the web only.

No. Each level is a one-time fee with lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Traditional in-person aesthetic dermatology training can cost up to $7,750 CAD per course. CCAD courses range from $950 to $3,995 CAD, depending on the level. That's up to 80% less than equivalent in-person programs while teaching the same curriculum. All prices are in Canadian dollars (CAD), not US dollars.

Yes — refunds are available, subject to conditions. Because purchasing a level unlocks its content right away, eligibility depends on how much of the course you've accessed and where you bought it (on the web via Stripe, or in-app via Apple). If you haven't started a level, email support and we'll help; in-app purchases are handled through Apple under Apple's refund policy. Full details are in our Terms of Service. Read the refund policy →

An AI tutor modelled on Manucher Nick's teaching style. It answers questions about procedures, technique, protocols, safety, and aesthetic-business strategy, available 24/7 from your dashboard. It's a study aid, not a replacement for the course content or clinical supervision.

Your AI Instructor usage is metered by dollar-spend, not message count. Each level you enrol in adds budget; the dashboard shows your spent and remaining balance clearly. Enrolling in another level extends your budget.

AI Instructor conversations are processed by Anthropic to generate responses. No directly identifying account fields are sent in the prompt — only the messages you type and anonymized context (active course, tier). See the Privacy Policy for the full disclosure.

Email support@canadiancollegeofaestheticdermatology.com — that goes to the CCAD support team and is the fastest way to reach a person. The Support page also lists common help topics.

Use the "Forgot password" link on the sign-in page. You'll get a reset email within a minute. If it doesn't arrive, check your spam folder, then email support if it's still missing.

Certificates are generated automatically when the final exam is passed (and for multi-exam levels, when every required exam is passed). If your certificate isn't visible on your profile within a few minutes of completing the exam, email support with your account email and the level you completed.