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2025-2026 Skin Care Track Required Course List

Participants in the Certificate in Skin Care will complete three (3) required courses during the introductory portion of the program, including a general industry overview, an introduction to the structure and function of the skin, as well as instruction on the fundamentals of cosmetic chemistry and product formulation techniques.  

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: September 22, 2025 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: October 22, 2025 (11:00am-12:30pm ET)

Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry - Instructed by Perry Romanowski

 

 

Release Date: October 14, 2025 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A

Live Q&A: November 3, 2025 (11:00am-12:30pm ET)

Fundamentals of Skin Science - Instructed by K.P. Ananth, Ph.D. and R. Randall Wickett, Ph.D.

 

 

Release Date: January 2, 2026 | Format: On-Demand w/Live Instructor Q&A + Optional In-Person Lab

Live Q&A: February 19, 2026; Optional In-Person Lab: Spring 2026 (TBD -- Manhattan University, Riverdale, NY)

Cosmetic Formulations - Instructed by Mark Chandler 

 

 

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