The Leather Academy
What Our Students Say
Every person who trains with The Leather Academy comes with a different background and a different goal. What they have in common is that they leave with more than just theory – they leave with the practical experience, knowledge and ongoing support to actually make a success of their leather repair business.
Why Our Students’ Feedback Matters to Us
We’re a small, hands-on training provider, not a large academy running courses on a conveyor belt. Every student who trains with us gets direct access to Melissa who still runs an active leather repair business. That means the feedback we receive is personal, and we take it seriously.
We don’t cherry-pick or edit reviews. What you see above is pulled directly from our Google Business Profile – unfiltered, as left by real students.
If you’ve trained with us and haven’t yet left a review, we’d genuinely appreciate hearing from you. It helps other people make an informed decision – and it takes less than a minute.
Leave us a Google Review →Thinking About Training With Us?
Reading reviews is a smart first step. But the best way to know whether The Leather Academy is right for you is to have a conversation. So please don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and give us a call – no pressure, just an honest chat about your goals and which course fits.
Common Questions From People Considering Our Courses
Do I need any experience to train with you?
No prior experience is needed at any level. Our foundation day is designed specifically for complete beginners, and we’ll guide you through every step.
How quickly can I start earning after training?
That depends on the course you choose and your existing business background. Students who complete our 2 or 3-day programmes – which include real live-job experience – are typically in the best position to take on paid work quickly. We can also support you with your product supplies, online presence and marketing after training.
What do students typically say about the live-job days?
The live-job days are consistently the part of our training students find most valuable – and most unexpected. Working on real repairs in real customer homes is a very different experience from classroom practice, and that difference is exactly why we built it into the programme.
Is the training suitable if I’m adding leather repair to an existing business?
Yes – a significant number of our students are carpet cleaners, upholsterers, detailers and furniture restorers who want to add leather repair as a high-margin additional service. Our 1-day foundation course is a popular starting point for this group.
The Leather Academy — UK Professional Leather Repair Training
22 South Road, Porthcawl, CF36 3DG |
0800 211 8059 |
info@leatheracademy.co.uk






