Very informative
Very informative, the whole certification was very easy. I loved how it also gives you an insight of owning your own business.
8 August 2026
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About NSTPA Spray Tan Certification
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The National Spray Tan Professionals Association (NSTPA) certifies sunless technicians through the Sunless Master Course — an online, self-paced certification built by working spray tan professionals.
The sunless industry is full of two-hour "certifications" that teach you to pull a trigger and little else. They skip skin science, skip troubleshooting, and skip the business side — the parts that decide whether you build a career or a side hustle that burns out in eighteen months.
The Sunless Master Course was built as the opposite: 8 chapters, 32 lessons, covering:
- Skin structure, the renewal cycle, and Fitzpatrick tones
- Client preparation and technician readiness
- Formula selection — shades, undertones, and mixology
- Application technique, step by step
- Aftercare and maintenance
- Troubleshooting — uneven tans, orange development, and how to fix each
- A full chapter on running a profitable studio
Each chapter unlocks only after you pass its quiz, and certification requires 80% or higher on the final exam. It's earned, not handed out for completion.
Every graduate receives a unique Certification ID and a public verification page at nstpa.com/verify — so clients, salons, and employers can confirm your training in seconds instead of taking your word for it. A downloadable certificate with QR code is included, and a printed, signed certificate is available as an add-on.
Enrollment is $75, one time. No subscription, no expiration, and lifetime access to revisit the material.
NSTPA has certified spray tan professionals since 2012.
What makes an NSTPA certification different
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- A credential anyone can verify
- Every graduate receives a unique Certification ID and a public verification page at nstpa.com/verify. Clients, salons, and employers confirm your training in seconds — not a PDF that anyone could fake.
Certified once. Verifiable for life.
No renewals, no expiration, no subscription
Your enrollment is a one-time $75. Your Certification ID and public verification page at nstpa.com/verify stay active for life, and you keep lifetime access to every lesson to revisit as your practice grows. We don't charge renewal fees and your credential doesn't expire.
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- support@nstpa.com
- nstpa.com
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Great course!
I loved that the course was online and could be completed when it worked for my schedule. The course provided all of the information I need to learn about spray tanning and getting my business started.
8 August 2026
I wish it would have went more in…
I wish it would have went more in depth. Overall satisfaction though.
8 August 2026
A absolute must for a legitimate tanning establishment
Everything in this test is exactly what you need to succeed as a spray tan artist.
I took my pen and paper and took notes as I went along which was really helpful. Being certified makes huge difference in getting clientele, it truly is a must for everyone wanting to open a legitimate tanning establishment.
8 August 2026
Reply from NSTPA Spray Tan Certification
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! We love hearing that taking notes along the way helped the material really sink in, and you're so right — certification gives clients that extra confidence when choosing who to trust with their tan. Wishing you continued success with your mobile glow business!
The NSTPA Team
Loved it!
I loved how clear everything was and how in depth, yet straight to the point the entire course was. it covered all kinds of topics and I overall really enjoyed it.
8 August 2026
Reply from NSTPA Spray Tan Certification
Thank you so much, Kenadi! We're really glad the course struck that balance between being thorough and easy to follow -- that's something we put a lot of thought into, so it means a great deal to hear it landed that way for you. Wishing you all the best as you move forward in your spray tan career!
The NSTPA Team
Best training
I loved this. It was so user friendly and I love That I can Go back at anytime for a refresher.
8 August 2026
Reply from NSTPA Spray Tan Certification
What a wonderful thing to read, Lilianna -- thank you so much for taking the time to share this. We are really glad the course felt easy to navigate, and you are absolutely right that being able to revisit the material whenever you need a refresher is one of the most valuable parts of having lifetime access. Wishing you all the best as you build your spray tan business.
The NSTPA Team
The course had more educational content…
The course had more educational content than any other course I have studied. Goes into details on skin care, conditions, and how to create tailored spray tans to make each appointment a special experience!
8 August 2026
Reply from NSTPA Spray Tan Certification
Thank you so much, Amanda -- this genuinely made our day to read. We put a great deal of care into making sure the curriculum goes beyond the basics, so knowing that the depth on skin care, conditions, and personalized application techniques stood out to you means everything to us. We hope the knowledge serves you and your clients incredibly well for years to come.
The NSTPA Team
Reply from NSTPA Spray Tan Certification
Thank you so much, Elizabeth — this genuinely made our day to read! We love hearing that the course content and instruction gave you that confident, ready-to-go feeling, because that is exactly what we set out to achieve. Wishing you all the best as you launch into your spray tan career. The NSTPA Team
The course was broken up well that I…
The course was broken up well that I was able to retain all the sections very well. Highly recommend.
8 August 2026
Reply from NSTPA Spray Tan Certification
Thank you so much, Kathleen! We are really glad to hear that the course structure made such a difference in how well you were able to absorb and retain the material -- that is exactly what we aim for when designing each section. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and to those considering their certification journey. We wish you all the best as you move forward in your spray tan career!
The NSTPA Team
Course was easy to navigate ,lots of…
Course was easy to navigate ,lots of useful information.
8 August 2026
Reply from NSTPA Spray Tan Certification
Thank you so much, Melinda! We're really glad the course felt easy to navigate -- that's something we put a lot of care into, because we want learners to focus on the content rather than wrestling with the platform. It's wonderful to hear the material felt useful and practical to you. We wish you all the best as you put your new certification to work.
The NSTPA Team
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