Skincare Certificate
Why you should study with us
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
ID: YDFT67YHJ
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.
Great support from tutors and IT staff! Emails are always answered quickly, even on late nights and early mornings. Good clear lay out across the website, very easy to navigate and keep track of modules completed.
Would highly recommend to anyone looking to gain more knowledge in their own time and develop in the area. I completed this course on my commute to and from work. I also received a student card with this course that was great to benefit discounts from.
I am already thinking about what other courses I can start with New Skills Academy as soon as possible!
Sarah Howden
I was already quite proficient in many areas that this course covers as I have worked similar jobs before but felt I could benefit from a qualification. This is a very in depth course that covers all areas of being a personal assistant, even ones that I wouldn’t have ever considered needing to learn.
The in-depth learning has built my confidence to put myself out there and try to get back into this career path. I particularly found the section on faxing to be very useful as it’s something that is done in most offices that I’ve found it difficult to come to grips with in the past.
I am already eyeing up more courses on the site and will be sure to give them a try soon.
Maria Casey
What can I say? I Couldn’t wait to get started and the log in details came through via email which allowed me to be able to. The course was highly addictive once I started, it was like reading a book, you never want to put down.
It was very easy to understand and very thorough but above all, very enjoyable and exhilarating. I was only sorry when it came to an end. I am now very much looking forward to applying my newly gained knowledge into the floristry world out there. I just hope they are ready for me. I can only say a big thank you for the opportunity.
Ann Ainsworth
I love this garden design course, I have been given the opportunity to learn more about garden design and maintenance so I can start my own gardening business
Andrew Ledwold
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
Whilst doing an internship in an Estate Agency, I decided to study the Estate Agent Diploma to gain a better understanding of the regulations and the best ways to go about visits and building my network. I found the course to be very comprehensive and easy to follow.
I’d recommend this to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of the field of Estate Agency. I found the time estimates to be right if you are simply reading, but I took several pages of notes and so took longer, as I wanted to really understand what I was reading.
Overall, comprehensive and easy to follow.
Lauren Newall
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
ID: YDFT67YHJ
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.
Great support from tutors and IT staff! Emails are always answered quickly, even on late nights and early mornings. Good clear lay out across the website, very easy to navigate and keep track of modules completed.
Would highly recommend to anyone looking to gain more knowledge in their own time and develop in the area. I completed this course on my commute to and from work. I also received a student card with this course that was great to benefit discounts from.
I am already thinking about what other courses I can start with New Skills Academy as soon as possible!
Sarah Howden
I was already quite proficient in many areas that this course covers as I have worked similar jobs before but felt I could benefit from a qualification. This is a very in depth course that covers all areas of being a personal assistant, even ones that I wouldn’t have ever considered needing to learn.
The in-depth learning has built my confidence to put myself out there and try to get back into this career path. I particularly found the section on faxing to be very useful as it’s something that is done in most offices that I’ve found it difficult to come to grips with in the past.
I am already eyeing up more courses on the site and will be sure to give them a try soon.
Maria Casey
What can I say? I Couldn’t wait to get started and the log in details came through via email which allowed me to be able to. The course was highly addictive once I started, it was like reading a book, you never want to put down.
It was very easy to understand and very thorough but above all, very enjoyable and exhilarating. I was only sorry when it came to an end. I am now very much looking forward to applying my newly gained knowledge into the floristry world out there. I just hope they are ready for me. I can only say a big thank you for the opportunity.
Ann Ainsworth
I love this garden design course, I have been given the opportunity to learn more about garden design and maintenance so I can start my own gardening business
Andrew Ledwold
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
Whilst doing an internship in an Estate Agency, I decided to study the Estate Agent Diploma to gain a better understanding of the regulations and the best ways to go about visits and building my network. I found the course to be very comprehensive and easy to follow.
I’d recommend this to anyone looking to broaden their knowledge of the field of Estate Agency. I found the time estimates to be right if you are simply reading, but I took several pages of notes and so took longer, as I wanted to really understand what I was reading.
Overall, comprehensive and easy to follow.
Lauren Newall
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