SkinViva

What SkinViva does

SkinViva, legally Harley Academy Limited, is a UK private limited company founded in 2011 that operates in postgraduate medical aesthetics training. Headquartered in Manchester with additional campuses in London, the company trains qualified healthcare professionals — including doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists — in injectable treatments through structured short courses and a Level 7 Diploma. SkinViva also runs The Academy Clinic, which treats approximately 1,000 patients per month and provides real-world clinical training volume for delegates, accumulating 3,000+ Level 7 trainees and 12,500 hours of training delivered annually.

The core product set centers on the proprietary GEM© framework, the Ofqual-regulated Level 7 Diploma in injectables, and shorter injectables training courses, supplemented by product partnerships with aesthetics suppliers such as Allergan and IBSA. In 2025 the company launched HarleyAcademy.ai, a free AI-powered microlearning platform that extends the curriculum into a low-friction, online format. SkinViva holds FCA registration (FRN 842684), JCCP approval (the first academy to receive it), Ofqual regulation, and Cyber Essentials certification, anchoring its market position on regulatory and quality credentials rather than price competition.

The business model is B2B2C professional training revenue: practitioners pay premium tuition for the Level 7 Diploma and short courses, with ancillary revenue from supervised clinic treatments at The Academy Clinic and from supplier partnership arrangements. The rebrand from SkinViva Training to Harley Academy in 2025 consolidated the training and clinical operations under a single brand identity, and the company operates with 11-50 employees across multiple UK sites.

Name

SkinViva

Legal name

Harley Academy Limited

Website

https://skinvivatraining.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SkinViva is a UK-based postgraduate medical aesthetics training provider that trains doctors, dentists, nurses, and pharmacists in injectables through a Level 7 Diploma, the proprietary GEM© framework, and the HarleyAcademy.ai microlearning platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Aesthetics Training

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Esthetics / Skincare (EDAOALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Esthetics & Skincare Training Programs (HSALANAB), Cosmetic Dermatology (Aesthetic Injectables) (HLAKACAE)

Keywords

• Medical aesthetics training
• Cosmetic injectables courses
• Postgraduate aesthetics education
• Level 7 injectables diploma
• Healthcare professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Aesthetics Training Courses: Postgraduate medical aesthetics training courses for healthcare professionals including Level 7 Diploma in Cosmetic Injectables, injectables training courses (botox and dermal fillers), and cosmetic dermatology courses. Revenue generated through course fees for both in-person and online training.
2. HarleyAcademy.ai Platform: Free AI-powered microlearning platform for aesthetic education. Serves as lead generation and top-of-funnel engagement tool for paid course enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SkinViva (operating as Harley Academy) provides postgraduate medical aesthetics training to qualified healthcare professionals, including doctors, dentists, nurses, and clinical pharmacists. The offering centres on an Ofqual-regulated Level 7 Diploma in Cosmetic Injectables, a portfolio of injectables training courses (botox and dermal fillers), and cosmetic dermatology courses, delivered through blended eLearning and hands-on mentored practice at UK campuses in London and Manchester, all taught using the proprietary GEM© (Global Evidence Matrix) framework.

Product overview

SkinViva (formerly SkinViva Training, now operating as Harley Academy) offers a unified training ecosystem comprising the HarleyAcademy.ai AI-powered learning platform, accredited injectables training courses, and the Level 7 Diploma in Cosmetic Injectables. The company has pioneered GEM© (Global Evidence Matrix), a standardised evidence-based methodology for cosmetic injectable procedures. Training is delivered through blended eLearning and in-person practical sessions at UK campuses, with products interconnected through GEM© principles that underpin all educational offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Level 7 Diploma in Cosmetic Injectables An Ofqual-regulated and JCCP-approved postgraduate botox and filler diploma providing hands-on, mentored support in soft tissue injectables. Widely regarded as the most comprehensive Level 7 aesthetics training for medical professionals.
• Injectables Training Courses A range of aesthetics training courses covering the most popular cosmetic injectables including botox and dermal fillers, taught using GEM© principles based on up-to-date evidence.
• HarleyAcademy.ai A free evidence-based, AI-powered microlearning platform providing aesthetic education for healthcare professionals at every stage of their career, from beginners to experienced clinicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of graduates have transitioned into successful aesthetics careers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Academy CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining clinic providing affordable aesthetic treatments by Harley Academy trained medical professionals. Serves as primary practical training environment where trainees gain hands-on patient treatment experience under mentor supervision.
• STORY ClinicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAesthetics clinic partnership with locations in London and Nottingham. Collaborates with Harley Academy for training and clinical excellence.
• JCCP (Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst JCCP-approved aesthetic training academy. JCCP is the regulatory body for cosmetic practitioners in the UK, ensuring training meets industry standards.
• VTCTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational Training Charitable Trust - provides skills certification and qualification approval for aesthetics training programs.
• Centre for Appearance Research (University of West England Bristol)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research collaboration on appearance-related studies and evidence-based aesthetic medicine practices.
• Church PharmacyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPharmacy partner for aesthetic medical supplies and products distribution.
• HealthxchangeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical aesthetics pharmacy partner providing pharmaceutical products for training.
• Hamilton Fraser CosmeticminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCosmetic insurance and support partner for aesthetics practitioners.
• Cyber Essentials CertifiedminorOthersCyber Essentials certification for data security and cybersecurity standards compliance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cosmetic Courses: UK aesthetics training provider offering botox, dermal filler, and advanced aesthetics courses for medical professionals. Directly competes with SkinViva in foundation and intermediate injectables training in the UK.
• Acquisition Aesthetics: UK-based aesthetics training academy offering CPD-accredited botox and filler courses for healthcare professionals. Operates as a direct competitor in the same postgraduate medical aesthetics training niche.
• Interface Aesthetics: UK medical aesthetics training provider delivering injectables and skin rejuvenation courses to doctors, dentists, and nurses. A direct peer in the same Level 7-style qualification pathway.
• Medical and Aesthetic Training Academy (MATA): UK-based training academy offering aesthetics courses for healthcare professionals including foundation botox and filler training. Direct competitor to SkinViva/Harley Academy in aesthetics education.
• Derma Medical: UK-based aesthetics training provider offering foundation and advanced injectables courses (botox, dermal fillers) for doctors, dentists, and nurses. Direct competitor to SkinViva/Harley Academy in the postgraduate medical aesthetics training market.

Emerging players

• Aesthetic Training Academy: UK-based smaller aesthetics training provider offering CPD-accredited injectables courses for medical professionals. An emerging peer with partial overlap on the foundation and intermediate training segment.

Others

• Centre for Appearance Research (UWE Bristol): Academic research centre partnered with Harley Academy on evidence-based aesthetics research. Functions as an enabling ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor — relevant to the evidence-based positioning rather than commercial training.

Broad incumbents

• Galderma: Global dermatology/aesthetics pharmaceutical company behind Restylane, Sculptra, and other injectables. Runs its own injector training programmes, competing with academies like SkinViva through manufacturer-led medical education at scale.
• Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie): Manufacturer of Botox and a SkinViva product partner. Operates its own medical education programmes (e.g., Allergan Medical Institute) for injectors globally — a broad incumbent offering overlapping aesthetics training as part of a much wider pharma portfolio.
• Bobbi Brown Cosmetics: Global prestige cosmetics brand owned by Estée Lauder, offering professional artistry and makeup training at scale. Operates in adjacent beauty training rather than medical injectables, but competes for the broader aesthetics training mindshare among professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7I5CMnNpe8F2Ux0BHZAVyA
• Facebookfacebook.com/skinvivatraining
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/harley-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/harley_academy
• TikToktiktok.com/@harleyacademyofficial
• Xx.com/skinvivatrain

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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