Centre of Excellence
Selective approval only
Selective approval only
Become an official
OMC Accredited
Centre of Excellence
For select hair and beauty academies seeking the right to carry the OMC name, display the OMC logo, and be recognised as approved OMC Centres of Excellence in their city.
Selective approval only. One centre per city. Annual accreditation.
Official OMC Recognition
Approved centres may present themselves as an OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence.
Exclusive by City
OMC may approve only one accredited centre per city, protecting the value of the designation.
Designed for Serious Academies
This opportunity is intended for schools that value standards, image, and long-term positioning.
The accreditation
A distinction for academies that want to stand apart
The OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence programme is designed for academy owners who want more than a local reputation.
It is for schools that want to strengthen their market position through association with the OMC name, professional standards, and a culture of excellence.
If approved, your academy remains independently owned and operated while gaining the right to present itself as an official OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence in its city.
“This is a selective accreditation. It is not intended for every school. It is intended for academies that believe their standards, presentation, and ambition are worthy of association with the OMC name.”
Your accreditation package
What you receive as an OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence
Approved academies receive a defined package of recognition, brand rights, and official accreditation materials.
Official Designation
The right to identify your academy as an Official OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence.
Licensed Brand Rights
The licensed right to use the OMC name and logo in approved ways across your marketing.
Official Certificate
An official OMC certificate confirming your accredited status for display and use.
OMC Plaque
An official OMC plaque for prominent display at your academy premises.
OMC Website Listing
A listing on the OMC website, connecting your academy to the global OMC network.
Standards Manual
Access to the OMC standards manual, the framework for maintaining your accredited status.
Annual Renewal
An annual renewal process that maintains and reinforces your accredited standing.
City Exclusivity
Exclusive city-level recognition, subject to approval, compliance, and annual renewal.
Each element is designed to help your academy communicate distinction, seriousness, and professional standing in its market.
The case for accreditation
Why leading academy owners apply
For the right school, OMC accreditation is more than a logo. It is a positioning tool.
It helps an academy present itself as a higher-level, differentiated training authority to students, parents, partners, and the professional market.
“Recognition matters. Positioning matters. In the right market, both have real commercial value.”
Academy owners typically pursue this for five reasons
1To strengthen the perceived status of their school
2To create a clearer point of difference in their city
3To associate their academy with excellence and competition
4To enhance their marketing and recruitment story
5To secure exclusive city-level association with the OMC name
Eligibility
Who should apply
This opportunity is best suited to academy owners who understand the value of positioning, exclusivity, and professional recognition.
This is not designed for schools looking for a low-cost badge. It is designed for academy owners who understand the value of positioning, exclusivity, and professional recognition.
Established hair and beauty academies
School owners with ambition and a long-term vision
Academies that care about presentation, standards, and reputation
Schools that want a stronger premium position in their local market
Organisations prepared to protect and uphold the OMC name
City exclusivity
One city.
One accredited centre.
A key part of the OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence model is city exclusivity.
To protect the value of the accreditation, OMC may approve only one centre in a city. This gives the approved academy a clear point of distinction and protects the strength of the OMC association in that market.
City exclusivity is granted only after approval and remains in force only while the centre maintains its standards, complies with OMC requirements, and renews its accreditation annually.
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Centre per city
City exclusivity is one of the strongest commercial advantages of the programme.
Exclusive designation in your market
Protected OMC association
Retained while standards are upheld
Application process
How accreditation works
A structured process designed to identify academies that meet the standard expected of an OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence.
01 Initial Enquiry
The academy submits an enquiry and requests the accreditation pack to begin the process.
02 Preliminary Review
OMC reviews the application to determine whether the academy is a suitable candidate for accreditation.
03 Approval Decision
Final approval is granted at the discretion of OMC. Each application is assessed on its merits and against the OMC standard.
04 Application Submission
The academy provides a description of the school, a summary of the curriculum and educational activities, and photographs of the academy and its facilities.
05 In-Person Inspection
Shortlisted academies proceed to an in-person inspection and review. This includes the academy site, its facilities, its activities, and its standards.
06 Accreditation and Launch
Once approved, the academy completes the accreditation agreement, receives its official materials, and may begin presenting itself as an OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence.
Please note: OMC reserves the right to approve, decline, suspend, or withdraw accreditation in order to protect the value and reputation of the OMC name.
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Apply to be considered
OMC accreditation is intended for a limited number of academies that reflect strong standards, professional ambition, and a serious commitment to excellence.
If you believe your academy is ready to be considered for official OMC recognition in your city, request the accreditation pack and begin the process.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The academy remains independently owned and operated. Accreditation confirms approved OMC recognition, but OMC does not run the academy.
Yes. Approved academies continue to operate under their own name while gaining the right to present themselves as an OMC Accredited Centre of Excellence.
No. Accreditation is selective. Each academy is reviewed and approval is granted only when OMC considers the academy suitable.
Accreditation is renewed annually, subject to continued compliance with OMC standards and requirements.
OMC may approve only one centre per city. This city exclusivity is subject to approval, compliance, and annual renewal.
Yes. OMC reserves the right to suspend or withdraw accreditation to protect the value, standards, and reputation of the OMC name.
No. The academy remains independent. OMC accreditation provides recognition, standards, and approved use of the OMC designation.
Begin the process
Request the OMC Accreditation Pack
Complete the form below and a member of the OMC team will be in touch to discuss your application and next steps.
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Your information will be reviewed by the OMC accreditation team. Submission does not guarantee an offer of accreditation.
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