Read about the SCC's new Certificate in Skin Care.
How does the SCC Certificate Program work? The SCC Certificate Program leverages the SCC's vast knowledge and expertise in cosmetic science by offering deeper dives into select subject areas via curated content. The program utilizes a flexible combination of in-person and online courses (live and on-demand), optional hands-on laboratory work, and participant testing to reinforce key concepts and retention.
When does the SCC Certificate Program begin? Program access for the Certificate in Skin Care will begin July 2024. Additional specialized certificate subject areas are currently in development.
How much does the SCC Certificate Program cost? All SCC Certificate Programs, including the Certificate in Skin Care, are priced as follows. SCC members save 20% on the program enrollment fees. • $2,000 - SCC Member Price • $2,500 - Non-Member Price
Note: Select in-person elective courses may have a higher cost due to location expenses such as catering, audio/visual, etc. Any additional elective course costs for SCC Certificate Program participants will be reflected at the time of elective course selection during the program enrollment process.
When can I enroll for the SCC Certificate Program? Participants can enroll for the SCC Certificate Program at any time throughout the program year. For those enrolling later in the program year, participants may need to rely solely on recorded content for courses delivered prior to enrollment.
Do students receive an enrollment discount for the SCC Certificate Program? No. The SCC Certificate Program is one discounted price for all SCC Members, including undergraduate and graduate students.
If not already a member, undergraduate students can join the SCC as a Student Member (at no cost) to receive the member discount. Graduate students can join the SCC as a Junior Member (50% of dues) to receive the member discount.
Do you offer any SCC Certificate Program scholarships? There are currently no scholarships available for the SCC Certificate Program; we will evaluate for future years.
Do you offer payment plans for the SCC Certificate Program? No. Payment in full for participation in the SCC Certificate Program must be made at the time of enrollment. See our SCC Certificate Program Policies for more details.
How do the SCC Certificate Program in-person labs work? While most SCC Certificate Program courses will be delivered online, selected course electives will be available in-person with hands-on components, including laboratory formulation exercises and sensory testing of emulsions.
The Cosmetic Formulations course is a requirement of the Certificate in Skin Care, and will be delivered in a hybrid format with classroom portions delivered online and the (optional) lab components delivered in-person: • September 2024 at the University of Toledo, Toledo, OH • East Coast facility (TBD) in the Spring of 2025.
Cosmetic Formulations lab participants may choose which course they would like to attend ; participants may attend the online classroom portion of one course and attend the in-person lab component of the other (capacity-allowing).
For those unable to travel to the in-person labs, we will also be video-recording the lab exercises, and all SCC Certificate Program participants will have online access to the Cosmetic Formulations lab exercise recordings, once processed.
What if I can't make one of the SCC Certificate Program live courses (online or in-person)? All courses (requirements and electives) will offer on-demand recorded access to course participants from the live course dates through the end of the SCC Certificate Program.
Could some of the scheduled SCC Certificate Program live course dates and/or instructors change? Yes. While we have finalized instructors and course dates/times for the Certificate in Skin Care, there could be some rare cases where unforeseen factors require us to make a change. In such cases, SCC Certificate Program participants will have access to course recordings for any rescheduled live event which they are unable to attend. Participants must be comfortable with this arrangement and understand that some flexibility may be necessary prior to making the commitment to enroll.
Do you offer withdrawal from the SCC Certificate Program? Yes. Participants may request a withdrawal from the SCC Certificate Program within fourteen (14) calendar days of the original purchase date. All withdrawal requests within this time frame will be processed less a $500 administrative fee. After this time, NO REFUNDS will be made. See our SCC Certificate Program Policies for more details.
Do you offer deferrals for SCC Certificate Program completion? Yes. Deferral of SCC Certificate Program completion (up to one year) may be requested by participant, subject to program track availability the following year. Deferral requests must be made in writing to education@scconline.org by March 1st of the calendar year for deferral to the following program year. See our SCC Certificate Program Policies for more details.
Can I get SCC Certificate Program credit for courses taken previously? Yes. SCC will accept “credit” for a maximum of two (2) courses from the SCC Certificate Program course list if completed successfully by participant within the immediate 24-month period prior to your date of program enrollment. There will be no monetary discount on the SCC Certificate Program fees; the “credit” will be in the form of your choice of additional online elective course selection(s). SCC Headquarters must be able to confirm participant course completion and will assist in enrolling you for any additional elective course(s).
Will there be testing involved in the SCC Certificate Program? Yes. The SCC Certificate Program will have a quiz/test component for each course throughout the program, used as a learning tool and concept reinforcement; they will not be graded on a pass/fail basis.
When and how will I receive my SCC Certificate Program certificate of completion? Upon completion of all course requirements, participants are required to submit a reflection of their experience in the program. Upon successful completion, participant will receive a Certificate of Completion in the specialized knowledge area by mail.
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If also applying for SCC membership, please allow up to five business days for application processing. Member pricing will not be in effect for Certificate Program enrollment until after the membership application is approved.