Professional Aromatherapy Certification

Professional Aromatherapy

Are you naturally inclined toward holistic health treatments? This specially designed course on aromatherapy provides all the information you'll need in order to understand aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy is now increasingly recognized for its potential to promote health and wellbeing. By using the right essential oils, you can help release stress and aid relaxation. As with all holistic procedures, it's important to be familiar with the principles of aromatherapy and properties of each essential oil.

There are hundreds of essential oils and each one has its own set of distinctive characteristics as well as contra-indications. This course on aromatherapy provides in-depth information on the unique properties of every essential oil and how they should be used.

What You Will Learn

  • How essential oils are extracted and prepared for use in their concentrated forms including enfleurage, hydro-distillation, percolation and so on
  • Composition of essential oils and types of essential oils based on individual composition and extraction processes
  • Unique properties of commonly used oils in aromatherapy and how you should choose the right one for your requirements
  • The correct techniques to follow while blending essential oils for the best results
  • How to create special recipes with aromatherapy oils for different requirements and how every essential oil possesses different healing properties

Benefits of the Course

    Completing the course on professional aromatherapy can help you in different ways:
  • You can offer professional aromatherapy treatments to clients and establish a successful career
  • If you wish to make your own essential oils, you can contribute to safety in handmade products
  • In-depth study of essential oils can help you implement precautions during massage or aromatherapy procedures
  • You can do this as a stand-alone course or in addition to other holistic health courses

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The history and definition of aromatherapy
  • About harvesting plants for essential oils
  • The extraction processes
  • The importance of using only the purest of essential oils / About the use of carrier oils and the most popular ones
  • The science that exists behind aromatherapy
  • The importance of understanding primary compounds
  • The components present in essential oils
  • The costs of essential oils
  • What to look for when choosing essential oils
  • About some of the most popular oils
  • The health benefits of each oil and the contraindications
  • The role of compounds in the blending process
  • The compounds that are of most interest to aromatherapists
  • The essential oils that mix well
  • What to consider when starting to blend
  • About aromatherapy recipes and what they can do
  • How essential oils can work alongside a weight-loss regime
  • The oils that can be used to help those who wish to tone their body, manage IBS and aid stress relief
  • The massage oils that can be used to help with cellulite and eliminate fat
  • How to store aromatherapy essential oils
  • The considerations that will affect the quality and the components of the oils
  • The risks of using essential oils
  • The importance of asking your clients to complete a health form
  • The 10 most useful oils
  • Tips on what to have in your starter kit
  • The therapeutic qualities of the oils
  • The ways that essential oils can be used
  • How to start an aromatherapy business
  • The importance of the aromatherapist/client relationship
  • Where to set up your business
  • About advertising and marketing your business
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Aromatherapy Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 8 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 8 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 8 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I personally loved this course because I'm planning my own wedding for 2018 but wanted to know so much more about the topic. I found out so much more than my own personal knowledge and walked away feeling much more confident with small details I would have never even thought about.

I would recommend this course to anyone planning their wedding, or helping a friend plan their wedding or wanting to start their own wedding planning business - each module is so informative that you don't feel that you haven't learned all that you need to know to hit the floor running.

There are 24 modules to complete in this course and each module is so helpful and easy to understand, I was not left with one question due to how full of detail and how well presented the module and course is. Definitely give this course a go to broaden your qualifications and knowledge!

Thank you

Fiona Requadt

I have just completed the ADHD Diploma.

I found the course extremely interesting and informative, especially for parents with children who have ADHD or people who work with children with the condition. It has changed my perspective on the condition a lot. I have therefore recommended this course to others.

The course was very well structured and easy to navigate. The wording used was simple to understand yet effective. The test was multiple choice which I liked and you are able to access your certificate straight after successful completion of the test which I thought was great.

I will definitely be purchasing another course from New Skills Academy.

Melissa Birch

his is a really great course, its content is really useful.

It’s great value for money and it’s not at all stressful. It’s so easy to understand, yet it covers complex aspects regarding safe practices. It let’s you stop and start the course, which means I can still work in a full time job, which won’t effect me financially.

This has been the best decision to complete this course. I’m really keen to learn more skills, and maybe do a few more courses to expand my skills set. I will most definitely be using New Skills Academy to help me!

Samantha Holmes

Well structured and easy to follow coursework. My queries were answered promptly and were clearly not stock Q&A responses so I felt I had been given real support.

The test at the end was unexpected as the end of module tests were self marking. As it was a timed test that covered every aspect of the course but in a random way which meant one had to pay attention and read the questions carefully!

I feel I have achieved something and will certainly follow up with another course. New Skills Academy is highly recommended as an online study organisation, as well.

Moi Watson

Sophie Mellor

I am over the moon with my experience in completing my first online course with New Skills Academy. I found the whole process quick and efficient and the site very easy to navigate. I found it helpful to complete short tests at the end of each module as I feel this help to review the information I have read and confirm that I understood it and could retain the information as well. I found the course to be very well written and the information provided to be interesting and relevant to the course and the final test to be efficient in recapping everything I had learnt throughout the course. I completely the course quite quickly as was able to study using my iPhone as the course was iOS compatible which I found to be the best way of accessing the course, information and tests. I'm thrilled that I passed my first course and can't wait to get started on the next one. Thank you for such a positive and rewarding experience.

Lisa Simmons

Duration:
3 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
€120.00

Professional Aromatherapy

Are you naturally inclined toward holistic health treatments? This specially designed course on aromatherapy provides all the information you'll need in order to understand aromatherapy.

Aromatherapy is now increasingly recognized for its potential to promote health and wellbeing. By using the right essential oils, you can help release stress and aid relaxation. As with all holistic procedures, it's important to be familiar with the principles of aromatherapy and properties of each essential oil.

There are hundreds of essential oils and each one has its own set of distinctive characteristics as well as contra-indications. This course on aromatherapy provides in-depth information on the unique properties of every essential oil and how they should be used.

What You Will Learn

  • How essential oils are extracted and prepared for use in their concentrated forms including enfleurage, hydro-distillation, percolation and so on
  • Composition of essential oils and types of essential oils based on individual composition and extraction processes
  • Unique properties of commonly used oils in aromatherapy and how you should choose the right one for your requirements
  • The correct techniques to follow while blending essential oils for the best results
  • How to create special recipes with aromatherapy oils for different requirements and how every essential oil possesses different healing properties

Benefits of the Course

    Completing the course on professional aromatherapy can help you in different ways:
  • You can offer professional aromatherapy treatments to clients and establish a successful career
  • If you wish to make your own essential oils, you can contribute to safety in handmade products
  • In-depth study of essential oils can help you implement precautions during massage or aromatherapy procedures
  • You can do this as a stand-alone course or in addition to other holistic health courses

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • The history and definition of aromatherapy
  • About harvesting plants for essential oils
  • The extraction processes
  • The importance of using only the purest of essential oils / About the use of carrier oils and the most popular ones
  • The science that exists behind aromatherapy
  • The importance of understanding primary compounds
  • The components present in essential oils
  • The costs of essential oils
  • What to look for when choosing essential oils
  • About some of the most popular oils
  • The health benefits of each oil and the contraindications
  • The role of compounds in the blending process
  • The compounds that are of most interest to aromatherapists
  • The essential oils that mix well
  • What to consider when starting to blend
  • About aromatherapy recipes and what they can do
  • How essential oils can work alongside a weight-loss regime
  • The oils that can be used to help those who wish to tone their body, manage IBS and aid stress relief
  • The massage oils that can be used to help with cellulite and eliminate fat
  • How to store aromatherapy essential oils
  • The considerations that will affect the quality and the components of the oils
  • The risks of using essential oils
  • The importance of asking your clients to complete a health form
  • The 10 most useful oils
  • Tips on what to have in your starter kit
  • The therapeutic qualities of the oils
  • The ways that essential oils can be used
  • How to start an aromatherapy business
  • The importance of the aromatherapist/client relationship
  • Where to set up your business
  • About advertising and marketing your business
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Professional Aromatherapy Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 8 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 8 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 8 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 3 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

I personally loved this course because I'm planning my own wedding for 2018 but wanted to know so much more about the topic. I found out so much more than my own personal knowledge and walked away feeling much more confident with small details I would have never even thought about.

I would recommend this course to anyone planning their wedding, or helping a friend plan their wedding or wanting to start their own wedding planning business - each module is so informative that you don't feel that you haven't learned all that you need to know to hit the floor running.

There are 24 modules to complete in this course and each module is so helpful and easy to understand, I was not left with one question due to how full of detail and how well presented the module and course is. Definitely give this course a go to broaden your qualifications and knowledge!

Thank you

Fiona Requadt

I have just completed the ADHD Diploma.

I found the course extremely interesting and informative, especially for parents with children who have ADHD or people who work with children with the condition. It has changed my perspective on the condition a lot. I have therefore recommended this course to others.

The course was very well structured and easy to navigate. The wording used was simple to understand yet effective. The test was multiple choice which I liked and you are able to access your certificate straight after successful completion of the test which I thought was great.

I will definitely be purchasing another course from New Skills Academy.

Melissa Birch

his is a really great course, its content is really useful.

It’s great value for money and it’s not at all stressful. It’s so easy to understand, yet it covers complex aspects regarding safe practices. It let’s you stop and start the course, which means I can still work in a full time job, which won’t effect me financially.

This has been the best decision to complete this course. I’m really keen to learn more skills, and maybe do a few more courses to expand my skills set. I will most definitely be using New Skills Academy to help me!

Samantha Holmes

Well structured and easy to follow coursework. My queries were answered promptly and were clearly not stock Q&A responses so I felt I had been given real support.

The test at the end was unexpected as the end of module tests were self marking. As it was a timed test that covered every aspect of the course but in a random way which meant one had to pay attention and read the questions carefully!

I feel I have achieved something and will certainly follow up with another course. New Skills Academy is highly recommended as an online study organisation, as well.

Moi Watson

Sophie Mellor

I am over the moon with my experience in completing my first online course with New Skills Academy. I found the whole process quick and efficient and the site very easy to navigate. I found it helpful to complete short tests at the end of each module as I feel this help to review the information I have read and confirm that I understood it and could retain the information as well. I found the course to be very well written and the information provided to be interesting and relevant to the course and the final test to be efficient in recapping everything I had learnt throughout the course. I completely the course quite quickly as was able to study using my iPhone as the course was iOS compatible which I found to be the best way of accessing the course, information and tests. I'm thrilled that I passed my first course and can't wait to get started on the next one. Thank you for such a positive and rewarding experience.

Lisa Simmons

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