Welcome to the Institute of Spa Management
The Spa Industry has exploded across North America and around the globe. In 2003, there were 10,218 spas in the United States. By 2006, that number increased to almost 14,000. The downside of the spa industry boom is that there is a severe lack of qualified spa managers to meet the extreme industry growth.
Progressive spas are just now starting to realize one important fact:
Spa managers and owners don’t need to be aestheticians… they need to be highly effective business managers who can compete in a fiercely competitive market. It takes a trained business professional to juggle spa operations, marketing, demanding clients and a diverse team of spa professionals
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ISM specializes in accessible, affordable college level adult training for professionals wanting to either break into the spa industry or gain additional knowledge to facilitate a career promotion. Study at your own pace with complete support or tutelage offered via the ISM secure online learning center.
Our students enter the spa industry as highly educated spa professionals armed with comprehensive spa industry acumen