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

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • 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
  • The benefits of retinoid on the skin
  • The use of retinoid in serum
  • The application and benefits of retinoid-soaked pads
  • The application and benefits of gel eye masks
  • 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
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Skincare Certificate

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 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.

I have not long started this course but I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about opening their own baking business.

It has taught me new and interesting things so far and I am excited to complete the remaining modules. This course is helping me to understand what it is like to start a business and how much is actually needed to make it work. I have really enjoyed learning new techniques and ingredients for baking cakes, muffins etc and also what ingredients you can use to cater a variety of people.

I am so glad I came across this course.

Cindel Simmill

After being in recruitment for three years, this was an amazing course to remind me all the things that I may have let slip it also encouraged me to sharpen up my recruitment practices and I feel rejuvenated in my approach to recruitment with both clients and candidates.
Through the help of this course I feel that I can actively, proactively and effectively target both clients and candidates to achieve my target orientated goals.

Shaun Paskin

I ordered the wedding planner course as I am off work and wanted to make use of my time. This course is extremely well set out and easy to follow. The course is broken down into easy to manage modules covering absolutely everything you need to know about being a wedding planner. You can complete these modules at your own pace and you get the chance to review the modules you have completed at any time you wish. The modules take you through the step by step process of planning a wedding including all the pit falls. I am enjoying this course and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of going into this area of work. The course gives you some very handy tips on things that you may well not have thought about. So what are you waiting for, sign up for an excellent course at a more than reasonable price.

Joanne Wigmore

I took it up in myself to take this course as I am wanting to get on the personal trainer business. I found this course to be really insightful and beneficial.

As well as providing the information needed for health care professionals in the Fitness industry, it also provides the information you might be interested in to take your career further. Such as qualifications you can take afterwards to specialise in a specific area in the Fitness industry.

If you want an informative course that gives you a little extra, this is perfect for you. If you would like the bare minimum, then this course isn’t for you.

Emma Fulford

The course was easy to find on the website, and plenty of information regarding course modules, outcomes and any frequently asked questions. There is plenty of choices for a range of courses, which made it harder for me to decide what course I wanted to pursue! The price of the courses are reasonable and doing it in your own time while in employment is a plus for myself. Trying to find time while in full time work is hard in itself, but having a good provider online it has opened the door for me to learn new things and expand my knowledge. I would definitely recommend to anyone who would want to learn online.

Sophie Mangano

Really good course that covered lots of different areas within events planning. I liked that, if there were any questions you got wrong on the tests, you could find out which ones and try again. Lots of case studies to look through too.

Hannah Lemmon

Duration:
7 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$190.00

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

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • 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
  • The benefits of retinoid on the skin
  • The use of retinoid in serum
  • The application and benefits of retinoid-soaked pads
  • The application and benefits of gel eye masks
  • 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
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Skincare Certificate

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 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.

I have not long started this course but I would recommend it to anyone who is thinking about opening their own baking business.

It has taught me new and interesting things so far and I am excited to complete the remaining modules. This course is helping me to understand what it is like to start a business and how much is actually needed to make it work. I have really enjoyed learning new techniques and ingredients for baking cakes, muffins etc and also what ingredients you can use to cater a variety of people.

I am so glad I came across this course.

Cindel Simmill

After being in recruitment for three years, this was an amazing course to remind me all the things that I may have let slip it also encouraged me to sharpen up my recruitment practices and I feel rejuvenated in my approach to recruitment with both clients and candidates.
Through the help of this course I feel that I can actively, proactively and effectively target both clients and candidates to achieve my target orientated goals.

Shaun Paskin

I ordered the wedding planner course as I am off work and wanted to make use of my time. This course is extremely well set out and easy to follow. The course is broken down into easy to manage modules covering absolutely everything you need to know about being a wedding planner. You can complete these modules at your own pace and you get the chance to review the modules you have completed at any time you wish. The modules take you through the step by step process of planning a wedding including all the pit falls. I am enjoying this course and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of going into this area of work. The course gives you some very handy tips on things that you may well not have thought about. So what are you waiting for, sign up for an excellent course at a more than reasonable price.

Joanne Wigmore

I took it up in myself to take this course as I am wanting to get on the personal trainer business. I found this course to be really insightful and beneficial.

As well as providing the information needed for health care professionals in the Fitness industry, it also provides the information you might be interested in to take your career further. Such as qualifications you can take afterwards to specialise in a specific area in the Fitness industry.

If you want an informative course that gives you a little extra, this is perfect for you. If you would like the bare minimum, then this course isn’t for you.

Emma Fulford

The course was easy to find on the website, and plenty of information regarding course modules, outcomes and any frequently asked questions. There is plenty of choices for a range of courses, which made it harder for me to decide what course I wanted to pursue! The price of the courses are reasonable and doing it in your own time while in employment is a plus for myself. Trying to find time while in full time work is hard in itself, but having a good provider online it has opened the door for me to learn new things and expand my knowledge. I would definitely recommend to anyone who would want to learn online.

Sophie Mangano

Really good course that covered lots of different areas within events planning. I liked that, if there were any questions you got wrong on the tests, you could find out which ones and try again. Lots of case studies to look through too.

Hannah Lemmon

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