Start Your Career in Massage Therapy

Interested in learning Swedish, Thai, Sports, and Seated Massage techniques, but need the flexibility of online study?
Q Academy’s Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Online offers an affordable and convenient pathway to gain an entry-level massage qualification in Australia.

The HLT42021 Certificate IV in Massage Therapy can prepare you to work in a day spa, resort, wellness clinic, beauty clinic, or your own home or mobile massage business. Many relaxation massage therapists also choose to build flexible at-home practices, supporting family, friends, and their local community.

This course is ideal if you’re seeking a flexible career with strong work–life balance in the growing massage and wellness industry.

Flexible Online Study with Practical Training

This is one of the most flexible ways to gain a nationally recognised massage qualification. Your theory and coursework are delivered online, allowing you to study from home.

To graduate, you’ll complete required hands-on clinic hours at one of our Q Academy Training Clinics in South-East Queensland or New South Wales.

  • Located elsewhere in Australia? Contact us to discuss possible arrangements.

  • Located outside Australia? Consider our accredited massage short courses if travel for clinic hours isn’t possible.

Completing Clinical Hours Locally

If you plan to complete some clinical practice in your local area, download our free guide:
NETQ Student Clinic Requirements (PDF)

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Course Details

Course Inclusions
Learn full-body Swedish massage, Thai Massage, Sports Massage, and Seated Massage techniques. As well as Thermotherapy, Pregnancy Massage, Special Needs Massage, and Reflexology.
Course Fee
$4,900 + $109.95 materials fee
Course Duration
6-9 months
Clinical Practice
80 hours. Can be completed from one of our Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or Sydney training clinics.
Entry Requirements
English language competency, internet connection, computer or laptop with a microphone and video camera, a printer, massage table, oil, towels, and friends/family to practice on!
student support icon Start Dates
The course starts on the 1st of each month, please contact us to get started!

Free Trial of our Online Massage Course

Are you unsure if online study is right for you? Why not do a free trial of an online lesson? See how our lessons are presented, and pick up a few skills along the way! Try out your new skills on friends or family – we’re sure they’ll enjoy it too!