Skincare Certificate
Skincare Course
This course is designed to help you to understand how to create the perfect skincare routine for yourself at home. In this course, our resident beauty therapist, Judy Walford, will walk you through everything you need to know in order to achieve the skincare results you desire, in a way that fits into your life. The course covers all the steps that you might expect to receive from a professional facial treatment but breaks them down so that you can learn how to deliver them yourself, achieving wonderful results at home.
What You Will Learn
- How to manage your routine according to your skin type
- What the different skin types are and how to determine what type of skin you have
- The functions of the skin as an organ, and the workings of its three distinct layers, and how these correspond to the ways different products work
- How to build a daily skincare routine, morning and night, that works for you
- How to apply products correctly
- What products you’ll need, how they work, and the specific ingredients to look for and to avoid
- The properties of certain specific ingredients, such as retinoid, and why it’s so beneficial to the skin
- How to look after your skin for good anti-ageing results
- How to apply a face mask correctly and what types to go for
- The difference between physical and chemical exfoliants
- How to optimise the health of your skin through your lifestyle choices
Benefits of This Course
- You will learn how to achieve salon level results in your own home
- The course is packed with top tips from our beauty expert, which will save you time and money
- You will learn how your own skin works
- You will build confidence in taking care of yourself and build a ritual for your skin care that you can really enjoy
- The youthfulness and radiance of your skin will be drastically improved
- You may even be able to help others improve their own skincare regimes through your newfound understanding and insight
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- The skin is the bodies largest organ
- The composition, functions, and the renewal cycle of skin cells
- The benefit of exfoliation
- How to know your skin type
- Which products to use in your night skincare routine
- The proper use and application of the various products
- Which products to use in your day skincare routine
- The proper use and application of the various products
- What retinoid is, why it is so beneficial to the skin and some common skin problems that retinoid ingredients can help to alleviate
- How retinoid works when used in serum
- The benefits of using retinoid-soaked pads, and how to apply them
- The benefits of using gel eye masks to reduce puffiness around the eyes
- The difference between clay masks and sheet masks
- How to apply and remove a clay mask, and the benefits of using a clay mask to remove impurities and ‘detox’ the skin.
- How to apply and remove a sheet mask, and the benefits of using a sheet mask to deliver nutrients to the skin
- The difference between mechanical and chemical exfoliation
- How to use AHAs safely based on previous exposure
- How and where to apply AHA products
- How ultrasound can help to ensure your nourishing products reach the deepest layers of your skin
- A reminder of the topics covered within this course
- A list of top tips for skin care

of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name

For completing the
Skincare Certificate
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor

Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy

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 7 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 7 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 7 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 7 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.
Excellent course.
I enjoyed doing this course and I highly recommend it to everybody. Thank you very much. Very helpful online teachers there 24/7 would do another course in a blink of an eye, easy set up and very helpful, now on my way to my career. Happy me.

Diana Dixon
This short course was actually very informative and interesting, and learned far more than what you can read on the internet. The modules are an excellent way to learn, as you can complete each module in your own time.
I feel as though I’ve learned a lot from this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in alternative medicine or as a starter in your own business. This certificate can lead onto other courses in this field.
The customer service was excellent, quick and easy to apply online and even better, you can pay by PayPal.

Caroline Gray
The diploma in Waxing course is fantastic, I am really enjoying it. The information provided is in depth and covers everything you require to learn and be knowledgeable enough to work on clients. It is an easy to follow set up and being able to access the course content on either my home computer or my mobile device gives me the ease to always check back if ever unsure of something. I would 100% recommend this course to beginners, or like myself, anyone wanting to just refresh their knowledge. Expanding my knowledge has been made easy! So pleased I found New Skills Academy.

Nikita Barrett
After much searching, I stumbled across this online course which sounded perfect for what I wanted and was available at a very affordable cost. This is the first time I have taken an online course, so wasn’t sure what to expect or if my money was going to be well spent.
The course is great, it was very easy to follow with simple, clear instructions and the additional use of video demonstrations that I found extremely helpful. It was handy to be able to print off all the course modules to keep for future reference and nice to receive a certificate upon completion.
Whilst I will probably never have a career as nail technician, I have gained what I wanted from this course, lots of knowledge and new confidence to do manicures/pedicures on both myself, friends & family.

Janice Waterman
This course has changed my life. It has opened a lot of door and when I apply for jobs it adds distinction to my CV.
It is easy to take time out after work or on a Sunday and it never gets boring. Your mind is filled with new skills and more information that you would love too use in the real world.
I cannot fault this course. I am now applying for University and completing this course will show how dedicated I am to learning.

Faith Bologun
This is an absolutely brilliant course, I really enjoyed it and it consists of very detailed information. The test at the end was slightly tricky so it’s important to pay attention to all aspects of the course content. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of becoming a wedding planner, with an interest in this topic or even to anyone who is getting married as there’s a lot of information which could be found useful and certain things that give you good ideas. I loved this course and I’m sad it’s over. It was definitely brilliant from start to finish and is great value for money!

Natasha Boreland
Skincare Course
This course is designed to help you to understand how to create the perfect skincare routine for yourself at home. In this course, our resident beauty therapist, Judy Walford, will walk you through everything you need to know in order to achieve the skincare results you desire, in a way that fits into your life. The course covers all the steps that you might expect to receive from a professional facial treatment but breaks them down so that you can learn how to deliver them yourself, achieving wonderful results at home.
What You Will Learn
- How to manage your routine according to your skin type
- What the different skin types are and how to determine what type of skin you have
- The functions of the skin as an organ, and the workings of its three distinct layers, and how these correspond to the ways different products work
- How to build a daily skincare routine, morning and night, that works for you
- How to apply products correctly
- What products you’ll need, how they work, and the specific ingredients to look for and to avoid
- The properties of certain specific ingredients, such as retinoid, and why it’s so beneficial to the skin
- How to look after your skin for good anti-ageing results
- How to apply a face mask correctly and what types to go for
- The difference between physical and chemical exfoliants
- How to optimise the health of your skin through your lifestyle choices
Benefits of This Course
- You will learn how to achieve salon level results in your own home
- The course is packed with top tips from our beauty expert, which will save you time and money
- You will learn how your own skin works
- You will build confidence in taking care of yourself and build a ritual for your skin care that you can really enjoy
- The youthfulness and radiance of your skin will be drastically improved
- You may even be able to help others improve their own skincare regimes through your newfound understanding and insight
This course includes
24/7 Student Support
End of course certification
Lifetime access to your course
Compatible with modern devices
- The skin is the bodies largest organ
- The composition, functions, and the renewal cycle of skin cells
- The benefit of exfoliation
- How to know your skin type
- Which products to use in your night skincare routine
- The proper use and application of the various products
- Which products to use in your day skincare routine
- The proper use and application of the various products
- What retinoid is, why it is so beneficial to the skin and some common skin problems that retinoid ingredients can help to alleviate
- How retinoid works when used in serum
- The benefits of using retinoid-soaked pads, and how to apply them
- The benefits of using gel eye masks to reduce puffiness around the eyes
- The difference between clay masks and sheet masks
- How to apply and remove a clay mask, and the benefits of using a clay mask to remove impurities and ‘detox’ the skin.
- How to apply and remove a sheet mask, and the benefits of using a sheet mask to deliver nutrients to the skin
- The difference between mechanical and chemical exfoliation
- How to use AHAs safely based on previous exposure
- How and where to apply AHA products
- How ultrasound can help to ensure your nourishing products reach the deepest layers of your skin
- A reminder of the topics covered within this course
- A list of top tips for skin care

of achievement
This certificate is presented to
Your Name

For completing the
Skincare Certificate
on 21st November 2025
Selena Hurford
Selena Hurford
Course Tutor

Daniel Morgan
Daniel Morgan
Head of Academy

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 7 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 7 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 7 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 7 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.
Excellent course.
I enjoyed doing this course and I highly recommend it to everybody. Thank you very much. Very helpful online teachers there 24/7 would do another course in a blink of an eye, easy set up and very helpful, now on my way to my career. Happy me.

Diana Dixon
This short course was actually very informative and interesting, and learned far more than what you can read on the internet. The modules are an excellent way to learn, as you can complete each module in your own time.
I feel as though I’ve learned a lot from this course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a career in alternative medicine or as a starter in your own business. This certificate can lead onto other courses in this field.
The customer service was excellent, quick and easy to apply online and even better, you can pay by PayPal.

Caroline Gray
The diploma in Waxing course is fantastic, I am really enjoying it. The information provided is in depth and covers everything you require to learn and be knowledgeable enough to work on clients. It is an easy to follow set up and being able to access the course content on either my home computer or my mobile device gives me the ease to always check back if ever unsure of something. I would 100% recommend this course to beginners, or like myself, anyone wanting to just refresh their knowledge. Expanding my knowledge has been made easy! So pleased I found New Skills Academy.

Nikita Barrett
After much searching, I stumbled across this online course which sounded perfect for what I wanted and was available at a very affordable cost. This is the first time I have taken an online course, so wasn’t sure what to expect or if my money was going to be well spent.
The course is great, it was very easy to follow with simple, clear instructions and the additional use of video demonstrations that I found extremely helpful. It was handy to be able to print off all the course modules to keep for future reference and nice to receive a certificate upon completion.
Whilst I will probably never have a career as nail technician, I have gained what I wanted from this course, lots of knowledge and new confidence to do manicures/pedicures on both myself, friends & family.

Janice Waterman
This course has changed my life. It has opened a lot of door and when I apply for jobs it adds distinction to my CV.
It is easy to take time out after work or on a Sunday and it never gets boring. Your mind is filled with new skills and more information that you would love too use in the real world.
I cannot fault this course. I am now applying for University and completing this course will show how dedicated I am to learning.

Faith Bologun
This is an absolutely brilliant course, I really enjoyed it and it consists of very detailed information. The test at the end was slightly tricky so it’s important to pay attention to all aspects of the course content. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of becoming a wedding planner, with an interest in this topic or even to anyone who is getting married as there’s a lot of information which could be found useful and certain things that give you good ideas. I loved this course and I’m sad it’s over. It was definitely brilliant from start to finish and is great value for money!

Natasha Boreland
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This is a great course for any level of knowledge. Very easy to navigate, great practical tasks and explanations are very clear. You can revise any module with no problem. The test wasn’t too hard if you completed every module. It may be handy to make some notes before you start. Overall I'm very happy with my choice. Thank you New skills for my New skills :)
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Wow what an incredible insight for the start of anyone's journey in property. This course gives you so much information and there are tests and questions on each of the modules. The course is very easy to follow and well laid out. You can actually make notes on the pages of each module using the notes tab! I am very excited to say that I passed and I only spent one week on this course. I will print all the PDF information and keep it in a file with my certificate. I feel very confident for my future plans now I have completed this course.
Nichola Anderson

I took up this course initially to help me with my own dog, but found that as I worked through the material I actually started thinking that this could be something that I could use to make a second income. From start to finish I found the course engaging and interesting. I am now doing another dog related course and am experiencing the same level of enjoyment. I would recommend New Skills Academy without hesitation.
Keith Smith

The course was clearly set out with helpful end of week tests which built my knowledge. Being dyslexic I found the course was set out in an easy to understand way. I was able to pass the test on my first attempt. The downloaded pdf are a useful resource that you can keep forever. Looking forward to the next course
Ross Dunsten

I am a doctor. This course is well organized, covering all areas of CBT. The videos and practical tips are very helpful. All the modules are arranged with good explanations and examples. Also each module consists of quick test and assignment which enables you to gain knowledge. Finally I would like to thank the New Skills Academy team.
Dr. M. Arshad

Lovely course for people who want to know the basics and of sign language. It's has helped me to get more of an understanding and will greatly benefit me in my workplace. So easy to pick up and the videos were easy to understand. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Chloe Hambly

Excellent course, well explained and easy to understand. The course can be done at my own pace and is available on various devices. The layout of the course was excellent and the notes options is very good. The content is perfect and well structured, making it easy to understand and follow. I will definitely be taking more courses in the future.
Luis Costa

I found this course incredibly useful, as it provided me with practical knowledge which I can implement in my role as a Support Worker. The videos were clear and concise, and the downloadable worksheets reinforced what I had learned as I was able to put pen to paper. Overall, a fantastic course for a great price! I am looking forward to taking on my next one.
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