Accredited Online Body Piercing Course
Dive into the world of body piercing with our comprehensive Online Body Piercing Course. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore this exciting field or a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, this course is crafted to cater to all skill levels.
Instructor
Gary is the founder and lead instructor of Skinart Academy, with over 23 years of experience in the tattoo, piercing, microblading, and permanent makeup (PMU) industries. He has trained hundreds of students globally, combining hands-on expertise with in-depth theoretical knowledge. Gary is passionate about empowering aspiring artists with world-class training and ongoing mentorship.
CPD Accredited Course
Gain industry recognition with our UK CPD Accredited piercing course. Our accreditation demonstrates high-quality training standards and is widely recognized in the EU and many non-EU countries.
Become a Registered Piercer with the BAQA
Get recognized as a certified professional in the piercing industry with our BAQA-approved training. We will automatically register you with the BAQA as an accredited piercer.
Earn your certification and start your career with confidence.
How Can I Learn to Pierce Online?
You can learn online by following our step-by-step course using silicone practice models. These models allow you to practice techniques safely while gaining hands-on experience from the comfort of your home.
Piercings You Will Be Learn
BODY PIERCING COURSE CURRICULUM
- Introduction to Body Piercing
- Essential Information
- Required and Optional Equipment
- Document Downloads
- Recommended Suppliers
- Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Licensing and Registration
- Competency Certification
- Local Regulations and Compliance
- Home Business Considerations
- Health Department Interactions
- General Health and Safety Protocols
- Client Care and Legal Indemnity Forms
- Overview of Piercing Equipment
- Cleaning and Disinfection Practices
- Preventing Cross-Contamination
- Proper Use of Anesthetics and Gloves
- Needles and Clamps
- Piercing Tools and Their Maintenance
- Instrument Sterilization Techniques
- Aftercare Product Knowledge
- Introduction to Body Jewellery Types
- Setting Up the Workstation
- Practical Demonstrations for Various Piercings:
- Ear (Upper, Lobe, Tragus, Daith)
- Belly
- Lip
- Eyebrow
- Tongue
- Nose
- Genital Piercings
- Piercing Techniques and Best Practices
- Microdermal and Specialty Piercing Techniques
- Course Summary and Review
- Final Certification
Access
There is no rush to complete the course; you can take as long as you like.
Total Watch Hours
There are over 7 hours of quality video training for you to access.
Duration
It typically takes 2 weeks to get through everything if you put in an hour a day.
Certificates
Accredited Body Piercing Certificate
Upon completion, you will receive a Body Piercing Training Certificate, proving your expertise in professional body piercing.
Accredited BBP Certificate
You will also receive a Accredited Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Certificate, ensuring you are trained in hygiene, safety, and infection control for the industry.
Licensing Process Explained
In America, the licensing process for tattooing, piercing, permanent makeup (PMU), microblading, and tattoo removal varies by local authority but generally involves several key steps. Practitioners must apply for a Special Treatments License from their local council, which requires proving their competence and adherence to strict hygiene standards. This often includes submitting detailed information about their premises and operational procedures, completing a health and safety course, and sometimes passing a specific examination. Additionally, for treatments like PMU and microblading, practitioners may need to show certificates from recognized training courses. The aim of these regulations is to ensure that all procedures are performed safely and to a high standard, protecting both practitioners and clients.
SOME OF OUR STUDENTS
















OUR STUDIOS
Gateway Shopping Mall
Established in 2024, this studio represents our continued growth and commitment to innovation in the industry.
Pavilion Shopping Center
Established in 2007, the Pavilion studio stands as a testament to our lasting presence and reputation.
uShaka Marine World
Established in 2001, the uShaka location is our longest-standing studio, soon to undergo an exciting transformation under the Skinart brand.
HOW TO GET STARTED WITH THE ONLINE PIERCING COURSE
Our online piercing course is designed to be flexible, easy to start, and risk-free. You have two payment options:
- Select Your Payment Option: Choose between Pay As You Go or Full Course. After selection, click Add to Basket.
- Equipment: We do not supply equipment but we provide you with a full equipment list and recommended suppliers. Note: Equipment is only needed half way through the course so don't worry about it for now.
- Proceed to Checkout: Complete the online checkout form.
- Start Your Training: - Pay As You Go: Purchase additional parts as you progress. - Full Course: Once the order is paid, you’ll unlock access to the entire course.
We’ve made this process simple and safe. You only pay for what you need, when you need it, with no risk or hidden commitments.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, we are more than happy to chat with you! Drop us a message, and someone from the Skinart team will respond to you personally.
We are passionate about helping people succeed in this industry and would love to answer any questions you may have about our training. Our team is here to guide you every step of the way and welcome you to join one of our courses.
We also offer a wide range of other courses, please make sure to check them out below.










Reem Aridi (verified owner) –
Best decision I have ever made , very informative course , from safety and hygiene to mastering piercings, Gary is an amazing instructor he’s available all the time to support and answer any questions , thank you so much . I will absolutely start with other courses .
Aiyana De la Cruz (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to open my own studio!
Johann Ivanov (verified owner) –
Feeling ready to take my skills to the next level!
Kofi Walker (verified owner) –
Gary gave me the confidence I needed to succeed.
Amihan Dubois (verified owner) –
This is just the beginning for me!
Kofi Horowitz (verified owner) –
I’ll never pierce the same way again!
Hadar Okafor (verified owner) –
Brilliant!
Isabella Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Everything was explained so well.
Nokomis Berg (verified owner) –
I used to be afraid of freehand techniques, but now I love them!
Kofi Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
I went from total beginner to confident piercer.
Sophie Smith (verified owner) –
Better than I ever imagined.
Odin Tshabalala (verified owner) –
Loved learning about freehand piercing techniques!
Manuel Yamamoto (verified owner) –
Gary really knows his stuff!
Nikolai Castillo (verified owner) –
Best breakdown of piercing techniques I’ve ever seen!
Amit Greenberg (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to open my own piercing studio!
Erik Petrov (verified owner) –
I now feel ready to work in a real piercing studio.
Tariro Greenberg (verified owner) –
Piercing doesn’t seem intimidating anymore!
Kwame Berg (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to work professionally.
Takoda Moreau (verified owner) –
This training helped me build a strong client base.
Sophie Garcia (verified owner) –
So easy to learn with Gary.
Michael Soriano (verified owner) –
Best instructor ever!
Liam Hansen (verified owner) –
I finally understand proper sterilization procedures.
Odin Singh (verified owner) –
Gary is truly a master at this!
Tala Svensson (verified owner) –
This gave me a huge confidence boost in taking clients.
Charlotte Tshabalala (verified owner) –
Loved this!
Levi Ngubane (verified owner) –
This is just the beginning!
Andres Redcloud (verified owner) –
Now I have the knowledge to run my own shop.
Yuki Papadopoulos (verified owner) –
Way better than I expected!
Noa Georgiou (verified owner) –
Game-changer!
Valentina Chen (verified owner) –
This course made me rethink my entire piercing approach.
Shira Dubois (verified owner) –
This took me to the next level.
Deepak Horowitz (verified owner) –
My piercing skills improved massively!
Fernando Moyo (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so clear.
Mateo Liu (verified owner) –
My piercings will never be the same after this course!
Rosario Kumar (verified owner) –
I now feel ready to work in a real piercing studio.
Leon Haugland (verified owner) –
This course made me realize how much I was doing wrong before.
Min-Jae Svensson (verified owner) –
Clients are already noticing the difference!
Tala Zulu (verified owner) –
Now I can confidently perform surface piercings!
Katerina Zahra (verified owner) –
My piercings heal so much better now!
Xiao Greenberg (verified owner) –
Now I can confidently explain healing processes to clients.
Benjamin Runningwolf (verified owner) –
Perfect.
Zanele Das (verified owner) –
This was so enjoyable!
Jin Nassar (verified owner) –
Honestly, amazing!
Rosario Reyes (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to work professionally.
Kwame Two Rivers (verified owner) –
Would totally do it again!
Zev Sharma (verified owner) –
I now know how to properly clean and prep for piercings!
Astrid Fayad (verified owner) –
Now I actually understand the difference between needle types.
Amahle Fernandez (verified owner) –
I finally understand proper sterilization procedures.
Sophia Volkov (verified owner) –
It’s never too late to start something new!
Soren Cohen (verified owner) –
I learned so much from Gary!
Manuel Navarro (verified owner) –
Life-changing experience.
Hao Schmidt (verified owner) –
Would totally do it again!
Luningning Johansson (verified owner) –
Worth every penny!
James Brown (verified owner) –
I can finally use forceps correctly!
Isabella Runningwolf (verified owner) –
I’ve already started taking on real clients!
Isabella Rosenberg (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so easy to understand.
Farhan Rainwater (verified owner) –
It’s never too late to start something new!
Eleni Okafor (verified owner) –
Already booked my first paid client!
Freya Moreau (verified owner) –
Feeling ready to take my skills to the next level!
Sipho Harris (verified owner) –
Super fun and easy to learn!
Neha Moyo (verified owner) –
This is just the beginning!
Sophie Eriksson (verified owner) –
Really well-structured content.
Tala Eriksson (verified owner) –
Worth it.
Seojun Berg (verified owner) –
I am officially a body piercer!
Xiao Ramos (verified owner) –
This was so enjoyable!
Zanele Eze (verified owner) –
My skills improved so much!
Takahiro Mensah (verified owner) –
Perfect.
Ingrid Theodorakis (verified owner) –
I went from total beginner to confident piercer.
Carlos Weiss (verified owner) –
I learned things I never knew before.
Luca Panganiban (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so clear.
Yusuf Levy (verified owner) –
This gave me a head start in my career.
Matteo Khalil (verified owner) –
Already planning my first big piercing event!
Valentina Hansen (verified owner) –
Super fun and easy to learn!
Rahul Eze (verified owner) –
Understanding needle sizes and jewelry gauge was a game-changer.
Ioannis Rainwater (verified owner) –
Step-by-step learning was perfect.
Levi Svensson (verified owner) –
This is just the beginning!
Tayanita Harris (verified owner) –
This course helped me avoid common piercing mistakes.
Ari Park (verified owner) –
Such an eye-opening experience.
Aisha Reyes (verified owner) –
Proud to call myself a professional piercer!
Sanjay Taylor (verified owner) –
I now know how to talk to clients professionally.
Tala Nikolaev (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to work professionally.
Astrid Redcloud (verified owner) –
I learned so much from Gary!
Sophia Eriksson (verified owner) –
Learning from Gary was an absolute privilege.
Yael Brown (verified owner) –
This course is a must-have!
Alexis Hansen (verified owner) –
I see a HUGE improvement in my work already!
Xiao Zhang (verified owner) –
Learning about sterilization and safety was eye-opening!
Michael Rodriguez (verified owner) –
Game-changer.
Fernando Whitefeather (verified owner) –
My piercings heal so much better now!
Shira Park (verified owner) –
Understanding healing times and jewelry materials was so helpful.
Kiona Cohen (verified owner) –
Worth it.
Nomsa Zhang (verified owner) –
Learning from Gary was an absolute privilege.
Thabo Ngubane (verified owner) –
I couldn’t be happier!
Benedicto Mensah (verified owner) –
This training helped me build a strong client base.
Nomsa Luna (verified owner) –
Best decision I ever made!
Olivia Runningwolf (verified owner) –
Highly recommended.
Thabo Zhang (verified owner) –
Wish I took this course sooner!
Hao Hansen (verified owner) –
The section on jewelry materials was super informative!
Nour Runningwolf (verified owner) –
Now I have the knowledge to run my own shop.
Rosario Petrov (verified owner) –
Feeling ready to take my skills to the next level!
Tatiana Ramos (verified owner) –
Now I can confidently perform surface piercings!
Magnus Nikolaev (verified owner) –
Piercing aftercare knowledge is so important!
Sanjay Olofsson (verified owner) –
This was so enjoyable!
Emiliano Patel (verified owner) –
Looking back at my old piercings, I can’t believe the difference!
Farhan Reddy (verified owner) –
Loved how everything was explained.
Omar Abdullah (verified owner) –
Step-by-step learning was perfect.
Nomsa Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
I learned so much from Gary!
Eleni Weiss (verified owner) –
The explanations were simple but so effective.
Kofi Blackhorse (verified owner) –
I understand the risks of piercing guns now.
Alejandro Nightwalker (verified owner) –
This training gave me the confidence to go pro.
Alejandro Friedman (verified owner) –
Way better than I expected!
Yusuf Sharma (verified owner) –
Game-changer.
Luningning Taylor (verified owner) –
I wish I found this sooner!
Sophie Rossi (verified owner) –
Now I can confidently perform surface piercings!
Takahiro Clark (verified owner) –
Loved it.
Kwame Kobayashi (verified owner) –
Hassan Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
I now know how to talk to clients professionally.
Ioannis Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
This course gave me a fresh perspective on piercing.
Hassan Tanaka (verified owner) –
Gary is an incredible teacher!
Amira Ivanov (verified owner) –
Maria Liu (verified owner) –
Clients are already noticing the difference!
Shira Ramos (verified owner) –
Dreams coming true!
Jose Luna (verified owner) –
I can’t wait to start my career!
Alexis Haddad (verified owner) –
I finally feel ready to work!
Viktor Nassar (verified owner) –
A must-have for anyone in this industry.
Jin Hansen (verified owner) –
Super easy to follow.
Benjamin Nikolaidis (verified owner) –
Exactly what I was looking for!
Manuel Choi (verified owner) –
Learning about needle techniques was super useful.
Amira Zahra (verified owner) –
Loved it!
Dimitris Abramson (verified owner) –
Really enjoyed this!
Evangelos Malik (verified owner) –
This course made me realize how much I was doing wrong before.
Farhan Haddad (verified owner) –
Magnus Moyo (verified owner) –
Super helpful.
Soren Smith (verified owner) –
Best decision ever.
Min-Jae Wang (verified owner) –
Looking back at my old piercings, I can’t believe the difference!
Cheyenne Khalil (verified owner) –
Proud to call myself a professional piercer!
Amit Johnson (verified owner) –
His explanations are clear and detailed.
Zara Rossi (verified owner) –
Luningning Darwish (verified owner) –
My dream of becoming a body piercer is now a reality!
Alejandro Ivanov (verified owner) –
Rahul Fayad (verified owner) –
If you’re thinking about becoming a piercer, take this course!
Henry Abramson (verified owner) –
This course made it easy to set up my workstation correctly.
Tariro Rahman (verified owner) –
Garys passion is inspiring.
Jose Soriano (verified owner) –
This training opened so many doors for me!
Alexis Malik (verified owner) –
Leon Nassar (verified owner) –
This training gave me the confidence to go pro.
Alexis Singh (verified owner) –
10/10, highly recommended.
Amira Lewis (verified owner) –
Already planning my first big piercing event!
Ali Svensson (verified owner) –
This is only the beginning of my piercing journey!
Cheyenne Das (verified owner) –
Sakari Georgiou (verified owner) –
Worth it.
Amit Liu (verified owner) –
This took me to the next level.
Deepak Nkosi (verified owner) –
I feel like a real pro now!
Xiao Moreau (verified owner) –
Cheyenne Aguilar (verified owner) –
Such a fun and rewarding experience!
Maria Castillo (verified owner) –
Dimitris Andersen (verified owner) –
Super informative!
Carlos Andersen (verified owner) –
I had no idea how important angles were until this course.
Liam Horowitz (verified owner) –
Such an eye-opening experience.
Andres Okafor (verified owner) –
Odin Xenakis (verified owner) –
Exactly what I needed!
Cheyenne Zahra (verified owner) –
I now feel ready to work in a real piercing studio.
Kofi Haugland (verified owner) –
Incredible.
Nikolai Chikane (verified owner) –
Tala Panganiban (verified owner) –
The hands-on approach really helped me grasp everything.
Hao Patel (verified owner) –
Can’t believe how far I’ve come since starting this course.
Sophie Papadopoulos (verified owner) –
Noa Mensah (verified owner) –
This course made me rethink my entire piercing approach.
Levi Okafor (verified owner) –
Super easy to follow!
Eleni Iyer (verified owner) –
Loved learning about freehand piercing techniques!
Fernando Panganiban (verified owner) –
My piercing technique is so much cleaner.
Tariro Tanaka (verified owner) –
Learning from Gary was an absolute privilege.
Emma Singh (verified owner) –
No regrets.
Hao Horowitz (verified owner) –
I can finally call myself a professional piercer!
Sophia Nkosi (verified owner) –
The format was easy to follow.
Matteo Runningwolf (verified owner) –
Perfect training for my future.
Sakura Soriano (verified owner) –
My clients are already noticing how professional I am!
Zara Bianchi (verified owner) –
Fantastic course.
Noa Hansen (verified owner) –
Hiroshi Harris (verified owner) –
His passion for piercing is inspiring!
Farhan Okafor (verified owner) –
So much valuable information!
Yusuf Rodriguez (verified owner) –
This course covered everything I needed to know!
Sanjay Johansson (verified owner) –
My piercings heal so much better now!
Liam Soriano (verified owner) –
Maria Ramos (verified owner) –
I struggled with placement before, but now I feel so much better.
Freya Theodorakis (verified owner) –
So grateful for Garys guidance.
Zanele Two Rivers (verified owner) –
Ready to take on the world!
Farhan Adebayo (verified owner) –
Gary is an amazing instructor.
Nour Chikane (verified owner) –
Super impressed!
Johann Reyes (verified owner) –
Starting my career as a piercer feels real now!
Isabelle Weiss (verified owner) –
Loved every second of it!
Isabella Ioannidis (verified owner) –
I feel much more confident using forceps and clamps.
Alejandro Mensah (verified owner) –
So excited for what’s next after this training!
Vikram Rossi (verified owner) –
Loved the hands-on approach!
Hadar Hansen (verified owner) –
I now understand the anatomy behind piercing placements.
Maria Park (verified owner) –
This gave me a serious confidence boost!
Benjamin King (verified owner) –
So proud to be a part of the Skinart family.
Amira Runningwolf (verified owner) –
This course made me slow down and focus on precision.
Amira Singh (verified owner) –
Would recommend to any aspiring piercer!
Leon Zahra (verified owner) –
Would recommend to anyone!
Deepak Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
Maria Patel (verified owner) –
Would totally do it again!
Alexis Andersen (verified owner) –
The best training ever!
Miriam Lewis (verified owner) –
I wish I found this sooner!
Dalisay Harris (verified owner) –
Everything made so much sense!
Soren Okafor (verified owner) –
Super fun and easy to learn!
Zanele Weiss (verified owner) –
Awesome!
Diego Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
Worth every penny!
Sipho Tanaka (verified owner) –
My hands are so much steadier after this training.
Benjamin Zahra (verified owner) –
So glad I signed up!
Nikos Strongbear (verified owner) –
Now I have the knowledge to run my own shop.
Dimitris Brown (verified owner) –
Gary is an amazing teacher!
Dalisay Dubois (verified owner) –
Life-changing!
Takahiro Whitefeather (verified owner) –
Gary made everything so clear.
Kiona Xenakis (verified owner) –
Best instructor ever!
Sipho Chikane (verified owner) –
It covered everything I needed!
Mateo Adebayo (verified owner) –
Great mix of theory and practice!
Nikolai Rainwater (verified owner) –
This training helped me build a strong client base.
Mpho Müller (verified owner) –
I can’t believe how much I learned.
Luca Brown (verified owner) –
I went from total beginner to confident piercer.
Ali Zulu (verified owner) –
I understand the risks of piercing guns now.
Thabo Luna (verified owner) –
Honestly, amazing!
Freya Papadopoulos (verified owner) –
I used to be afraid of freehand techniques, but now I love them!
Fernando Müller (verified owner) –
My tattoos look 100% better now.
Hassan Nassar (verified owner) –
Learned more than I expected!
Sakari Runningwolf (verified owner) –
I feel like a professional now!
Hiroshi Kobayashi (verified owner) –
I now know how to properly clean and prep for piercings!
Benjamin Lund (verified owner) –
This will help me get more clients!
Amahle Wang (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to work professionally.
Isabelle Papanikolaou (verified owner) –
So proud of myself!
Ali Sharma (verified owner) –
I’ve already started getting more bookings!
Yuki Iyer (verified owner) –
This training changed my life.
Tamar Levy (verified owner) –
My piercings will never be the same after this course!
Maria Nkosi (verified owner) –
This was so enjoyable!
Levi Johansson (verified owner) –
Step-by-step learning was perfect.
Fernando Aguilar (verified owner) –
I learned so much from Gary!
Deepak Haugland (verified owner) –
Gary is truly a master at this!
Benedicto Runningwolf (verified owner) –
Feeling ready to take my skills to the next level!
Seojun Chen (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to use these skills on real clients!
Lars Rodriguez (verified owner) –
Impressive!
Rahul Zhang (verified owner) –
Brilliant!
Lucia Al-Farsi (verified owner) –
Understanding angles made my work so much smoother.
Isabella Chen (verified owner) –
My piercing skills improved massively!
Michael Dimitriadis (verified owner) –
I learned things I never knew before.
Diego Moyo (verified owner) –
Amazing experience!
Angelica Walker (verified owner) –
My work is so much more professional now.
Ari Weiss (verified owner) –
I’ll never pierce the same way again!
Nikos Andersen (verified owner) –
This course helped me avoid common piercing mistakes.
Ali Schmidt (verified owner) –
The examples were super helpful.
Levi Tanaka (verified owner) –
So worth it!
Hiroshi Lund (verified owner) –
Now I actually understand the difference between needle types.
Cheyenne Strongbear (verified owner) –
The section on jewelry materials was super informative!
Zev Choi (verified owner) –
I’ve already started taking on real clients!
Maria Johnson (verified owner) –
Now I feel ready to open my own piercing studio!
Luningning Bianchi (verified owner) –
I never thought I’d be this confident with piercing clients.
Takahiro Blackhorse (verified owner) –
Piercing aftercare knowledge is so important!
Johann Schmidt (verified owner) –
This course turned my passion into a profession!
Jin Ramos (verified owner) –
Clear and straight to the point.
Deepak Garcia (verified owner) –
The video tutorials made everything crystal clear!
Amira Harris (verified owner) –
So easy to understand!
Kareem Two Rivers (verified owner) –
Loved every moment!
Bjorn Yellowhawk (verified owner) –
Learning the proper way to stretch lobes was eye-opening.
Nokomis Clark (verified owner) –
So happy I took this course!
Maria Lund (verified owner) –
I now have the skills to succeed!
Amihan Andersen (verified owner) –
Wow!
Sakari Darwish (verified owner) –
Now I can confidently perform surface piercings!
Vikram Chikane (verified owner) –
I finally know how to avoid rejection and migration!
Eliyahu Patel (verified owner) –
Can’t wait to start my business!
Elena Papadopoulos (verified owner) –
I can finally use forceps correctly!
Liam Eze (verified owner) –
I finally feel confident in my work.
Sophie Nightwalker (verified owner) –
Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Jose Eriksson (verified owner) –
Gary’s knowledge is unmatched!
Sophie Eriksson (verified owner) –
Great!
Dakota Johansson (verified owner) –
Great for building a strong foundation!
Benedicto Lopez (verified owner) –
This course truly leveled me up!
Liam Fayad (verified owner) –
Life-changing experience.
Zanele Mensah (verified owner) –
Piercing doesn’t seem intimidating anymore!
Kareem Ramos (verified owner) –
The videos were crystal clear!
Eliyahu Kumar (verified owner) –
Johann Christodoulou (verified owner) –
This gave me a head start in my career.
Rahul Rodriguez (verified owner) –
Best breakdown of piercing techniques I’ve ever seen!
Rosario Iyer (verified owner) –
This course is a must-have!
Kareem Fayad (verified owner) –
Learning about sterilization and safety was eye-opening!
Charlotte Ngubane (verified owner) –
Understanding healing times and jewelry materials was so helpful.
Nomsa Ramos (verified owner) –
I finally learned how to properly mark placements!
Soren Haddad (verified owner) –
Best decision I ever made!