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2025-2026 Skin Care Track Elective Course List

Curated to offer select topic areas in skin science, broaden your knowledge in skincare with a choice of three (3) electives listed below.

Note: once a course has been released, participants have 24/7 access to all course recordings and quizzes throughout the remainder of their time in the program. This is particulalry advantageous for those with full-time work or school commitments, who may not be able to do their course work during business hours--you can view the recorded content on-demand, 24/7 at your convenience.
 

 

Release Date: February 3, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: February 24, 2026

Introduction to Microbiology for Cosmetics Care Professionals - Instructed by Paul Lawrence, PhD

 

 

Release Date: February 20, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: March 10, 2026

Cosmetic Raw Materials for Skin Care - Instructed by Mark Chandler

 

 

Release Date: March 30, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: April 30, 2026

Antimicrobial Protection in Cosmetics: Preserving your Formulations - Instructed by Donald J. English & Dr. Balint Koroskenyi

 

 

Release Date: March 30, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: 2026 (TBD)

Advanced Skin Science - Instructed by K.P. Ananth, PhD & Randall Wickett, PhD

 

 

Release Date: April 6, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: 2026 (TBD)

Fundamentals of Microbiome for the Cosmetics Industry - Instructed by Paul Lawrence, PhD

 

 

Release Date: April 13, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: 2026 (TBD)

Fundamentals of Sunscreen Development - Instructed by Marisa Plescia

 

 

Release Date: April 20, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: 2026 (TBD)

Cosmetic Product Development: Skin Care - Instructed by Perry Romanowski

 

 

Release Date: April 27, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: 2026 (TBD)

Regulatory Fundamentals in the U.S. - Instructed by Ameann DeJohn & Craig Weiss

 

 

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