Aesthetic Science Institute

One of only 16 CIDESCO training schools in the United States, Aesthetic Science Institute sits on Troy Schenectady Road in Latham and operates an accredited institute and full-service clinic. The practice offers certification courses, continuing education, and online classes that prepare candidates for New York State licensure and the international CIDESCO exam, and ASI reports a 95% completion rate, 98% licensure rate, and 71% placement rate. Leadership includes owner Michelle Brenner, a New York State licensed esthetician and International CIDESCO Diplomat, alongside Director Carlee Clark and Assistant Director Heather Guy; a consistent instructional team delivers custom-developed curriculum. The institute positions itself as an ongoing education resource for licensed professionals and career entrants in the region.