Array Academy | Aesthetics Training | Botox & Dermal Filler Training Northern Ireland

Our Story Array Academy was founded in 2017 by Dr Chris Hutton and Dr Judith Storm with the aim of improving patient safety in medical aesthetics by providing courses with the highest training standards across the UK and Ireland. As Ireland's leading medical aesthetics training provider, the academy has trained thousands of medical professionals and guided them in building successful aesthetic businesses. The school offers a mix of hands-on practical injecting experience, informative structured online theory, and rigorous assessment to ensure delegates receive the finest standard of training. Dr Chris Hutton serves as a trainer and innovation partner with Merz Aesthetics and has performed over 10,000 injectable procedures in the last 10 years, while Dr Judith Storm brings expertise as a former hospital registrar, postgraduate certificate in education holder, and examiner for postgraduate medical college exams. Array Academy is the training business of Array Aesthetics and operates from a clinical setting on Belfast's Lisburn Road. Programs & Trainings 🎓 Foundation Botox and Dermal Filler Training Course — £650+VAT. Entry-level course covering essential botox and dermal filler techniques for medical professionals beginning their aesthetics journey. 🎓 Foundations For Success Training Course — £2,000+VAT. Comprehensive foundation programme designed to build core competencies, practical skills, and business readiness from the outset. 🎓 Botox Training Course — £650+VAT. Foundation-level course dedicated to anti-wrinkle botulinum toxin injections and fundamental facial assessment. 🎓 Lip & Cheek Dermal Filler Training Course — £650+VAT. Foundation course concentrating on lip augmentation and cheek enhancement techniques. 🎓 Microneedling Training Course — £350+VAT. Foundation-level skin needling and regeneration training for aesthetic practitioners expanding their treatment menu. 🎓 Complications Course Botox & Dermal Filler — £200+VAT. Critical safety and risk-management training focused on recognising, managing, and preventing complications. 🎓 Advanced Botox and Dermal Filler Training Course — £800+VAT. Advanced programme developing specialist injection techniques and complex facial-area treatments beyond foundation level. 🎓 Lip Filler Masterclass — £800+VAT. Advanced specialist training exclusively focused on lip anatomy, augmentation, shaping, and refinement techniques. 🎓 Skin Booster Training Course — £300+VAT. Advanced course covering injectable skin booster protocols for hydration and skin quality improvement. 🎓 Marionette Lines & Nasolabial Folds Training Course — £800+VAT. Advanced lower-face rejuvenation training targeting marionette lines and nasolabial fold correction. 🎓 Polynucleotide Training Course — £300+VAT. Advanced training on polynucleotide injectables for skin regeneration and biorevitalisation. 🎓 Radiesse Training Course — £800+VAT. Mastery-level course on calcium hydroxylapatite filler applications for volumisation and collagen stimulation. 🎓 Jawline & Chin Sculpting Training Course — £1,000+VAT. Mastery programme for advanced facial contouring, jawline definition, and chin sculpting techniques. 🎓 Tear Trough Masterclass — £1,000+VAT. Mastery-level specialist training in periorbital rejuvenation, tear trough anatomy, and safe correction protocols. 🎓 1-2-1 Mentoring — £300+VAT per hour. Personalised one-to-one mentoring sessions with expert trainers for tailored skill development and case discussion. 🎓 Bespoke Training Day — £2,500+VAT. Customisable full-day private training session designed for individuals or small groups with specific learning objectives. 🎓 Non-Medical Prescribing V300 Course Support — Educational support stream for non-medical prescribing qualifications relevant to aesthetic practice and independent prescribing. 🎓 Level 7 Course — Mastery Programme qualification for experienced practitioners seeking to become aesthetic medicine experts and gain postgraduate-level certification. Specialties 🎯 Medical aesthetics education and continuous professional development 🎯 Botulinum toxin (Botox) injection training and facial aesthetics 🎯 Dermal filler techniques for lips, cheeks, chin, jawline, and lower face 🎯 Complications management, patient safety, and risk mitigation 🎯 Facial sculpting, contouring, and advanced aesthetic medicine 🎯 Skin boosters, polynucleotides, and biorevitalisation treatments 🎯 Microneedling and skin rejuvenation protocols 🎯 Business setup and career-transition guidance for aesthetic clinics Methods & Approach The academy employs a blended learning methodology combining structured e-learning theory delivered in advance with intensive hands-on practical sessions using live models. This flipped-classroom approach ensures delegates maximize their practical injecting time under close specialist supervision. Training emphasises rigorous assessment, evidence-based protocols, and a patient-centred approach with a particular focus on patient safety. Delegates benefit from post-course online resources for refresher learning, ongoing email support, and access to alumni social media groups for peer networking and continued professional development. Who It's For The programmes are exclusively designed for registered medical professionals including nurses, midwives, doctors, dentists, and pharmacists. The structured training pathway accommodates complete beginners seeking foundation qualifications, intermediate practitioners aiming to advance their technique portfolio, and experienced injectors pursuing mastery-level expertise through the Level 7 programme. The academy also supports professionals looking to transition into full-time aesthetic practice or establish independent clinic businesses. Facilities & Practical Info Training takes place at Array Academy's clinical premises on Lisburn Road in Belfast. The academy operates across the UK and Ireland, offering open-enrolment scheduled courses as well as bespoke private training days. Standard opening hours are Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Courses combine online theoretical modules with in-person practical instruction; delegates receive pre-course e-learning materials to prepare for intensive hands-on days. A public course calendar is available on the website for scheduling, and a dedicated support team provides guidance on selecting appropriate pathway levels. Location Address: 665 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7GT, United Kingdom Hours: Monday – Friday, 09:00AM – 5:00PM The "+" ✅ Co-founded by highly experienced medical doctors with combined expertise in clinical practice, postgraduate medical education, and global industry partnership (Merz Aesthetics) ✅ Thousands of medical professionals trained with a strong track record of successful graduate outcomes and business launches ✅ Theory delivered via e-learning in advance, freeing up course days for extensive hands-on practice with live models under expert supervision ✅ Lifetime access to online refresher resources, post-training email support, and exclusive alumni social media communities ✅ Dedicated training team available to advise on personalised course pathways from foundation through to Level 7 mastery