Raising Spa through the power of education

CIDESCO accredited Spa Management course

A program of 12 months and 100% online, on the SpaEdu platform, as well as meetings on Zoom, through which we train current and future high-performing managers who learn:

The only course by Spa Management in Romania CIDESCO International accredited, which confirms the alignment of the SpaEdu program and the preparation of SpaEdu learners with the most high international standards.

How we differ from other courses
similar accredited CIDESCO International
SpaEdu Level 4 course
Similar courses
Complete learning platform (course support, quizzes, etc.)
Long-term access to the course platform
Lifetime access
Maximum 1 year
Annual update
Realization Business Plan - final draft
Large team of expert practitioners
11 trainers - live courses + Q&A
1 - 2 trainers, registered courses
Live, highly interactive sessions - in group
Case studies, debates with colleagues
Courses and in live online format (on Zoom)
21 Zoom live courses + 7 live Q&A sessions
Pre-registered courses only
1-to-1 mentoring included
21 1-1 sessions with trainers
On request only
Applied projects, checked to 'perfect version
15 practical projects ready to implement in your spa
Maximum 6 projects included in the Business Plan
Post-settlement community & networking
Working groups, events
online, 2 conferences/ year
Facebook groups

What other managers asked before signing up:

Programme and schedule

It is much more than a course spa management - getting your spa up and running.

With 15 projects implemented and Final Business Plan, with iterative feedback from specialist trainers over 12 months, build and calibrate all Spa areas that matter.

  • Operational
  • Spa Menu
  • Legal & Legislative
  • Brand & Marketing
  • Sales
  • HR
  • Leadership
  • Financial
"I got much more than I expected. It is concrete, clear information that we can use every day."
"The first hours were scary, nervous. I like about this course that we can implement every final project in our day job. I got much more than I expected. It is concrete, clear information that we can use every day."
Timea Molnar
Spa Manager Fontana Spa
"There are small, day-to-day (management) issues that you don't pay attention to, but it's these small matters of finesse that make the difference between a professional Spa and a amateurish one"
"There are small, day-to-day (management) issues that you don't pay attention to, but it's these small matters of finesse that make the difference between a professional Spa and a amateurish one"
Oswin Prodan
Chief Therapist Tisa Spa
SpaEdu courses have raised the bar for me and I would like to continue at the same pace
The value of the information and the quality of the teaching definitely justify the investment. Everything is geared towards immediate applicability. It is not just information delivery, from adjustments in service structure to creative ways of promotion. Basically, the course activates a whole brainstorming process
Narcisa Miercan
Spa Manager Hotel Palace Băile Govora
"If I had done this course 20 years ago, I think it would have been much easier"
"If I had done this course 20 years ago I think it would have been much easier. In this program I discovered new and well-done things. The exchange of experience in the program is beneficial."
Mihaela Moraru
Spa Manager Ana Spa Hotel Sport
"With this course you understand business better"
"I I really like the way the course is structured. Theory first, then exercises, then theory and exercise. It keeps you on the edge of your seat all the time, focused." With this course you understand business better. You understand how a center works."
Lavinia Lilea
Chief Therapist Thai Therapy Timisoara
"It's a course that should be taken by pretty much anyone who wants to work in this field."
"Whether they are managers who have a management school behind them, whether they are managers like me who started out as a masseur, massage therapist, head therapist and have climbed the hierarchy strictly on their own experience (...) I would say that this course helps you to structure what you have to do very well. You will always find things that you thought you were doing well and you will discover that you can do them much better. (...) It's a course that pretty much anyone who wants to work in this field should take."
Ileana Maiovschi
Spa Manager Country Spa
"For me, as someone who sends my employees to the course, it's a super win because I don't feel like I've educated an employee, I've gained a business partner"
"Lavinia is starting to have this manager's flair. For me, as someone who sends employees on the course, it's a super win because I don't feel like I've educated an employee, I've gained a business partner. Lavinia often takes initiative and that surprises me in a pleasant way. And Lavinia, even though she is enrolled in 2 full-time masters, from the Level 3 program she learns more."
Elena Nastaca
Owner and Director Thai Therapy, Asian Therapies, Amazonia Timisoara
"The value it gives is impressive"
"The value it gives is impressive. You're taught to apply at super short notice or right at the time the course is running. There were so many times when I was logged into the course and I had a little paper next to me where I would quickly write down some ideas, and by the time we finished the course, I'd already get on my phone, call my coworkers. From tomorrow we'll do that, so that I don't miss the fact that you have the possibility to apply immediately and don't let the information get lost. I think I would have really regretted not taking the course. Honestly."
Cristina Stanciu
Spa Manager Lotus Therm Spa & Luxury Resort
"I have learned more from the Spa Management Course than from 2 Master's degrees"
"The program completely changed my perspective on spa management. I've learned to look at the business as a whole, make quicker and clearer decisions and manage my team with more confidence. It's an intense course, but each module has given me practical tools that I apply every day."
Cristina Dumitru
Massage Department Manager, Therme Bucharest

Over 400 hours of training

The Spa Management course is like an arena for exchanging ideas

Not sure if this course is for you?

Let's discuss, in a 15-30 minute meeting, so you can make an informed decision.

The program ends with
Supporting a final project:

Be part of the people who educate, nurture and uplift
international spa standards.

Trainers who add value to the program

Recognized professionals who have proven over the years that in the Spas they manage, they achieve continuous performance and growth.

Oana Bârză
Spa Director, Hilton Sibiu
After graduating in International Relations in Cluj, she went through a professional retraining process in Ireland, which ended with ITEC (Beauty and Body Therapist) as well as Spa Management and Customer Service credentials. A new chapter begins on cruise ships for Steiner, and during her career at sea she will have the privilege to work with other big names in the field of Spa at sea: Canyon Ranch, Viking - Liv Nordic Spa. In 2018 he joined the Kempinski brand in the resort of St Moritz in Switzerland, a location where, as Spa Director, he made the most of the knowledge he had gained through the rebranding of the spa, the creation of the concept, the service menu, the reorganization of a 2800 m2 area, direct recruitment and staff selection, aspects that led to the award "Best Luxury Hotel and Spa in Switzerland in 2022". He is currently working as SPA Director at the Hilton Hotel in Sibiu.
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Maria Rendes
Spa Consultant, spaGuide
Maria Rendes - Architect of memorable spa experiences A successful spa doesn't start with the décor, but with a smart functional design - Right sizing, carefully selected facilities, optimized flows and circuits. These are the essential elements that ensure operational efficiency, sustainability and premium guest experience. With a strong background in engineering and a master's degree in chemical technology, Maria Rendes has honed her expertise in spa architecture to become one of the most highly regarded consultants in the industry. From concept to implementation and management, she creates wellness spaces that function flawlessly and inspire genuine relaxation. Qualified in Spa Management at The Swiss Business School for International Hotel & Tourism Management Education, Maria formed her expertise in prestigious centers such as The Bodyholiday and Abama Spa. She has worked in top spas in Bermuda, Grand Cayman, Malta, Tenerife and the Greek islands, gaining a global view of the industry. Since 2011, Maria has been redefining the spa industry standards in Romania, being the architect of award-winning concepts and landmark locations: Grand Santerra Spa - Balvanyos Resort, awarded \"Best Spa Concept in Europe\" (ESPA, 2021 & 2022) Herculum Spa @ Afrodita Resort - Băile Herculane, winner of the same title in 2019 Cellarium Slow Down Spa @ Daniel Castle, Alma Health & Spa Retreat, Anette Spa, Dolce Vita Spa @ Grand Hotel Italia, Fenyő spa and others. Her passion for the field and engineering mindset help her optimize every detail of a spa project, from infrastructure planning and equipment selection to operational workflows and efficient management. She is a spa therapies trainer and SPAEDU spa management trainer, helping to train new generations of professionals. Dedicated to the evolution of the industry, Maria has been actively involved with Spa Romania Association, developing training programs for therapists, receptionists and managers. As a mentor in the SPA 100% Free Mentorship Program, she supports the future leaders of the industry. With solid technical expertise, innovative vision and inexhaustible passion, Maria Rendes continues to create functional and inspirational spaces, redefining excellence in the wellness industry.
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Iuliana Tasie
General Manager Ana Hotels Europa - Eforie Nord
Iuliana Tasie - Vice President of OPTBR - Romanian Spa Tourism Employers' Organization and Vice President of the European Spas Association (ESPA) With a Master in Inter-European Transactions and a Master in Accounting and Auditing, as well as studies in Hospitality Management at Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, she has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and spa industry, starting her career in 2001 as Sales & Reservation Manager at THR Marea Neagra. Since 2003 he has been part of the Ana Hotels team, first as Sales & Marketing Director of Ana Hotels Europa Eforie Nord, and since 2010 as General Manager of this hotel complex. Since the opening of the spa Ana Aslan Health Spa has been actively involved in shaping the offer of therapies and packages and in promoting it on the national and especially on the international market. Both as Sales Director and General Manager, he has paid special attention to the spa and spa tourism market, which allowed him to contribute to the permanent success of Ana Aslan Health Spa recognized by multiple national and international awards, but especially by the loyal guests who have been coming since the opening. In the last 2 years she has been actively involved in the Romanian spa industry, assuming the mission of promoting the national spa tourism at international level and also in the "fight" with the national authorities to recognize this tourism as a national priority.
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Sorin Vasilache
Spa Director Shiseido Spa
Sorin Vasilache has 18 years of management experience in multinational companies and in the Spa and Wellness sector. His current job as Quality & Spa Director at Stejarii Country Club in Bucharest is preceded by the position of Spa Manager in Qatar, for the renowned hotel chain Buddha Bar and B/Attitude SPA Doha. Within Stejarii Country Club, Sorin is responsible for building the business strategy, maintaining quality and coordinating the business.
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Ioana Dancanet
General Manager Matca Transylvania Sanctuary Hotel
He graduated from the Faculty of Law \"Simion Bărnuțiu\" Sibiu - Legal Studies and Master in European Law at the University \"LUCIAN BLAGA\" As Director he experienced the "Renovation and Rehabilitation of the Popular Bath Sibiu" - a complex process that lasted 3 years, plus the preparation of the public tender procedure part, another 2 years and the reopening of the Popular Bath, both the Authorizations / Approvals / Employment Procedures. He has more than 12 years of experience in administrative, legal, promotion-marketing fields, of which 8 years as Director of the Baia Populară Sibiu. Since October 2023 he holds the position of General Manager Matca Transylvania Sanctuary Hotel.
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Laura Hamzea
Communication & Branding Associate
Service & Communication Enthusiast. Passionate about Service, in the purest, British, hospitable sense of the word, but also about initiating and growing communities, developing those concepts and projects that add value to those for whom they are intended. Her professional career has been shaped and enriched in two main areas - Hospitality, where she has fulfilled Communication and Marketing roles both at hotel level (Sheraton Bucharest) and at hotel group level (Ana Hotels Grup), and Education, where she has coordinated Customer Experience, Sales and Project Management activities (British School of Bucharest, International House Bucharest). "For me, education is the highest level of service, that's why I want to get involved in as many projects of this kind as possible, and Spa Edu has been a wonderful opportunity to do so."
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Toma Grozăvescu
Growth Hacking Specialist, Founder SMARTERS
Toma Grozavescu helps companies grow and find the most effective ways to increase their sales and attract new customers. He is one of the main promoters in Romania of the growth hacking concept, the same marketing approach used by some of the most successful startups in the world, such as Facebook, Uber, Airbnb or LinkedIn. In 2015 he founded SMARTERS, the first Growth Hacking Marketing agency in Romania.
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Prof. Dr. Lavinia Rașcă
Founder, Professor Dr. Strategy and Entrepreneurship EXEC-EDU

Teacher, consultant, manager, entrepreneur, with over 30 years of experience.

Founding member of ASEBUSS, where she teaches in the EMBA and Entrepreneurial MBA programs.

Founding member of EXEC-EDU, where she created a team of more than 40 experts, with whom she developed dozens of types of programs for more than 20,000 managers and entrepreneurs.

He graduated from ASE Bucharest and holds a PhD in economics. She specialized at prestigious business schools: Harvard Business School, Washington State University, IESE Barcelona, AOTS Osaka, Cambridge University, Vlerick Business School, Columbia University, etc. She is Hogan and Human Synergistics certified.

She has thousands of teaching hours to her credit and is appreciated for her clear, practical, interactive style. In 2019, the Learning Network awarded her a silver medal in training.

He is a consultant to entrepreneurs and has helped launch and grow numerous businesses as well as train other consultants. He has been an expert in USAID, EU and PHARE programmes.

He is author or co-author of 15 books and dozens of scientific papers published in the country and abroad, has participated in numerous international scientific conferences. He has published articles in Business Ideas, Careers, Business Magazine, HR Manager, Forbes, ZF, Biz. She has been a guest on radio and TV shows and various podcasts.

She is a founding member and the first president of PWN Romania.

She has been included in the Encyclopedia of Personalities in Romania, Who is who, TOP 1000 experts - ZF, TOP 200 women in business - Business Magazin, Top 100 successful women - Capital, Top 50 successful women - Forbes, Forbes 30 for 30 Gala, etc.

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Lorena Nicolescu
Spa Manager Purovel Spa & Sport Swissotel
Lorena started her career in Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel in Dublin, right after graduating in Kinesiology in Dublin. She went through the whole process of definition and development in CIDESCO, to the highest standards of Spa Therapist development. Coming back to Romania she has experienced different branches of this profession from the medical to the holistic side, in order to have a broader vision in Spa management. He gets involved in mentoring programs - 100% for free - because he wants to contribute with his knowledge to the training of therapists and receptionists, so that we can bring the Romanian Spa market to a much higher level!
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Maria Gagiu
Spa Consultant

Director, Consultant and International Spa, Wellness, MediSpa Developer, with extensive experience gained since 2006 in the Luxury Hospitality Sector in 5 continents: North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia.

After the Faculty of Psychology in Sibiu, she studied holistic health and beauty techniques, detoxification, nutrition, classical and alternative therapies, Spa Management and Spa Administration at prestigious Academies in London, Miami, Washington DC.

Through her dedication and passion to discover, create, educate, help, Maria has made her mark in the field, being rewarded with many international awards (in Dubai, Maldives, Kuala Lumpur, Venezia). Maria is a believer in creating, developing and supporting first-class Spa & Wellness concepts, sustainable for both the client and the organization.

Applies a vision that delivers strategic and innovative operational solutions that combine customer respect and loyalty with the financial acumen to maximize profitability.

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Ciprian Giurgiu
Wellness Consultant
Ciprian is a Spa and Wellness Professional with extensive experience in running luxury spa operations in various countries, including United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, Austria, Austria, Azerbaijan and Romania. He is now Project Manager at the Botanic Sanctuary in Antwerp, Belgium. With over a decade of experience in the wellness industry, Ciprian specializes in managing high quality spa services, implementing innovative wellness programs and creating unforgettable customer experiences. Throughout his career, Ciprian has worked for internationally renowned hospitality brands such as Ritz-Carlton, Intercontinental, Six Senses, Anantara and Sheraton, bringing added value through his expertise in top services. With skills in coordinating diverse teams and facilities, Ciprian has been able to introduce customized wellness solutions, Spa revenue growth strategies and customer loyalty programs. His expertise extends to Spa design, staff training and ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and service in varied cultural environments. His cross-cultural experience, gained in the Middle East, Europe and the Caucasus, makes Ciprian adept at managing multicultural teams and tailoring wellness services to meet the unique requirements of international clients.
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How our trainees applied in
Their spas what they have learned

What Really Matters for Spa Managers - Spa Management Trainees

Rulează videoul
"I got much more than I expected. It is concrete, clear information that we can use every day."
Timea Molnar
Spa Manager Fontana Spa
Rulează videoul
"There are small, day-to-day (management) issues that you don't pay attention to, but it's these small matters of finesse that make the difference between a professional Spa and a amateurish one"
Oswin Prodan
Chief Therapist Tisa Spa
Rulează videoul
SpaEdu courses have raised the bar for me and I would like to continue at the same pace
Narcisa Miercan
Spa Manager Hotel Palace Băile Govora
Rulează videoul
"If I had done this course 20 years ago, I think it would have been much easier"
Mihaela Moraru
Spa Manager Ana Spa Hotel Sport
Rulează videoul
"With this course you understand business better"
Lavinia Lilea
Chief Therapist Thai Therapy Timisoara
Rulează videoul
"It's a course that should be taken by pretty much anyone who wants to work in this field."
Ileana Maiovschi
Spa Manager Country Spa
Rulează videoul
"For me, as someone who sends my employees to the course, it's a super win because I don't feel like I've educated an employee, I've gained a business partner"
Elena Nastaca
Owner and Director Thai Therapy, Asian Therapies, Amazonia Timisoara
Rulează videoul
"The value it gives is impressive"
Cristina Stanciu
Spa Manager Lotus Therm Spa & Luxury Resort
Rulează videoul
"I have learned more from the Spa Management Course than from 2 Master's degrees"
Cristina Dumitru
Massage Department Manager, Therme Bucharest

Take advantage of the *Early Bird offer,
valid until December 31

Invest in your career
your role as Spa Manager

€2650 + VAT

€2880 + VAT

CIDESCO Diploma in Beauty & Spa Management

* including CIDESCO exam fee

Additional discounts:

  • 3% for minimum 2 persons
  • 5% for minimum 3 persons
  • 10% for minimum 6 participants

Pay:

Integral In installments

€2426 + VAT

€2655 + VAT

Diploma in Beauty & Spa Management

* without CIDESCO exam

Additional discounts:

  • 3% for minimum 2 persons
  • 5% for minimum 3 persons
  • 10% for minimum 6 participants

Pay:

Integral In installments

You can split the investment in stages without financial pressure.

Payment in 3 installments:

  • 3 equal installments, 3 months apart
  • Access to all courses and materials immediately after payment of the first installment

The next course starts in March 2, 2026 - international group - in English.

English language requirement: minimum B1 for course registration; minimum B2 until enrolment for the CIDESCO exam at the end.

You can check free level here (estimated, not certified - but sufficient for course registration): Cambridge - Test your English (Business English).

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Through their contribution, they financially support the accreditation process of the trade nomenclatures and occupational standards for the Spa sector in Romania:

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