About ABTC
ABTC is a Non Profit Organization in Mumbai, who is India’s leading professional educational body in India.
Our mission is to provide the advanced training you need and to develop your competitive edge to succeed within today’s aesthetic industry. We are constantly updating our programs to include the latest, most in-demand services and industry advancements, so that our graduates are always ahead of the competition. This enables our graduates to work independently in their own business or in some of the most prestigious beauty spas in India & abroad.
About CIDESCO
CIDESCO has long been regarded as the leading international qualification in beauty therapy. Founded in 1946 with its head office in Zurich, Switzerland, CIDESCO International is represented in over 40 countries.
This world-renowned qualification is the pinnacle of professionalism, opening doors to many prestigious career opportunities all over the world as employers and clients recognize the value and skills that this achievement represents.
Studying at a CIDESCO International School ensures the highest standards of education and assessment. Many Major Indian and international employers insist on the CIDESCO Diploma for therapists in their business. The CIDESCO Diploma & certificate courses are the world's most prestigious qualification in the field of beauty therapy.
ABTC Aim & Agenda
- The primary aim was, to form a section, registered in India.
- To be affiliated with CIDESCO International body
- Bring all the beauty professionals together on a common platform.
- To impart knowledge and to educate them to an international level.
- To groom aspiring beauty therapists to achieve their goals & make them independent professionals.
- To promote ABTC certification for beauty therapists who successfully pass the examination.
- Recognition & acceptance of ABTC beyond the boundaries of Maharashtra.
- Promoting ABTC & CIDESCO schools in India.
- Encouraging corporates to be a part of the ABTC.
Education
Abtc’ main agenda is to provide a sound education of a very high standard, providing an excellent training, which creates consistently competent and well-rounded, skilled therapists. Our courses are developed by our education Committee who are CIDESCO diploma holders.
The beauty therapy industry is a thriving and expanding vocation. We encourage students to seriously consider become a part of this profession. The rewards are not only financial but help in finding employment.
The job satisfaction and the increasing self-esteem you experience show one’s confidence and expertise, an asset to both you & your client.
Latest News
Land Mark in the History of ABTC INDIA
Enrich salons signed up 75 salons for CIDESCO beauty center Accreditation under the leadership of Ms Maya Paranjapye Trustee and CIDESCO in charge section India Ms Seema Gopujkar
Thanks to Enrich group for supporting us and getting this long awaited CIDESCO beauty center accreditation done.
It is a landmark in the history of cidesco as yours will be the first huge group to get accreditation in the world. Thank you Vikram, Bhupesh, Sachin, Rohit and Rushmani.
Maya Paranjapye (Late)
ABTC ( India) deeply regrets to announce the sudden passing away of our Founder Ms Maya Paranjapye on the 21st of September 2019 in USA.
Ms Maya Paranjapye who was born on March 1945 was a renowned academician, who in 1996 spearheaded and brought the Beauty industry to its glory of what it is even today. Armed with skills and sheer determination she successfully managed to create a niche for herself and was considered a leader in the beauty world.
Maya worked for a year in the school of Chemistry of the University of Geneva (Switzerland) as Laboratory Assistant in Department of Biological and Special Organic Chemistry. During this period she had the opportunity to learn all aspects of modern Bio-Chemistry and Biochemical Analysis. This prompted Maya Paranjapye to undertake personal training in Beauty Culture at Geneva (Switzerland).
She continued her journey in the beauty business, did further studies in 'Beauty Therapy' diploma from 'International School of Natural Beauty therapy' London, U.K. in 1972. After her return from London she started teaching complete Diploma Course in 'Beauty Therapy' as per British Association Curriculum and thus Butic Institute was formed.
She was instrumental in forming the Association of Beauty therapy & cosmetology India) in 1986.
1994 Association of Beauty therapy & cosmetology ( India) became a CIDESCO section under her leadership.
1997 September her dream came true when India held the 1st ever CIDESCO conference in Mumbai India, which was the highlight of her career.
She was a visionary, who put the Indian section of CIDESCO on the world map.
We deeply mourn her sudden demise, a big salute to a great pioneer & leader.