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Continuing Education Program (CEP)

From courses scheduled in conjunction with chapters’ Suppliers’ Days to free webinars, the SCC has education opportunities for members at all levels in their careers: seasoned professionals, young professionals, students and those in need of a refresher on certain topics. CEP instructors provide attendees with critical knowledge enabling them to advance their professional development.

Previously Held Education Courses - In-Person and Online


Thursday & Friday, March 31 & April 1, 2022 | Location: In-Person (Classroom/Lab)

High Throughput Formulation and Advanced Prototype Testing - Instructed by Samiul Amin, PhD

 

 


Monday, May 2, 2022 | Location: New York, NY (SCC New York Chapter's Suppliers' Day)

Cosmetic Color Additives: Regulations, Properties, and Processing - Instructed by Jane Hollenberg

 

 


Monday, May 2, 2022 | Location: New York, NY (SCC New York Chapter's Suppliers' Day)

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

 

 


Tuesday & Wednesday, August 16 & 17, 2022 | Location: Online

Technical Concepts for Non-Technical Personnel in the Cosmetics Industry - Instructed by Ricardo Diez, PhD

 

 


Tuesday & Wednesday, October 11 & 12, 2022 | Location: Online

Fundamentals of Surfactants, Emulsions, and Polymers for Cosmetic Formulations - Instructed by Samiul Amin, PhD

 

 


Monday & Tuesday, October 24 & 25, 2022 | Location: In-Person (Classroom/Lab)

Cosmetic Formulations - Instructed by Mark Chandler & Arthur Georgalas

 

 


Monday & Tuesday, November 14 & 15, 2022 | Location: Online

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

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, November 16 & 17, 2022 | Location: Online

Cosmetic Claims Substantiation - Instructed by Sidney Hornby, MS & Martha Tate, PhD

 

 


Monday, May 1, 2023 | Location: New York, NY (SCC New York Chapter's Suppliers' Day)

Formulating with Natural Oils and Butters for the Cosmetics Industry: Technical Background and Best Practices - Instructed by Benjamin Schwartz

 

 


Monday, May 1, 2023 | Location: New York, NY (SCC New York Chapter's Suppliers' Day)

Introduction to Sensory Characterization of Cosmetic Emulsions - Instructed by Gabriella Baki, PhD, Mark Chandler, Nina Poccia

 

 


Beginning July 17, 2023 | Location: Online (On-Demand w/Live Q&A)

Fundamentals of Surfactants, Emulsions, and Polymers for Cosmetic Formulations - Instructed by Professor Samiul Amin, PhD

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, August 2 & 3, 2023 | Location: Online (Live w/Replay Window)

Fundamentals of Biosurfactants, Bio-based Surfactants and Biopolymers: Overview, Properties and Formulation Design - Instructed by Professor Samiul Amin, PhD

 

 


Monday & Tuesday, October 9 & 10, 2023 | Location: Online

Patents: A Practical Introduction - Instructed by Tony O'Lenick

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, October 11 & 12, 2023 | Location: Online

Fundamentals of Hair Science - Instructed by Roger McMullen, PhD

 

 


Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | Location: Long Beach, CA (SCC California Chapter Suppliers' Day)

Cosmetic Claims Substantiation - Instructed by Sidney Hornby, MS & Martha Tate, PhD

 

 


Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | Location: Long Beach, CA (SCC California Chapter Suppliers' Day)

Fundamentals of Skin Science - Instructed by K.P. Ananth, PhD & R. Randall Wickett, PhD

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, November 8 & 9, 2023 | Location: Online

Cosmetic Product Development - Instructed by Perry Romanowski

 

 


Monday & Tuesday, November 13 & 14, 2023 | Location: Online

cGMP's for Cosmetics & OTC's - Instructed by Karl F. Popp, R. Ph.

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, November 15 & 16, 2023 | Location: Online

Scale Up and Processing Cosmetic Formulations - Instructed by David Yacko

 

 


Beginning February 26, 2024 | Location: Online (On-Demand w/Live Q&A)

Fundamentals of Surfactants, Emulsions, and Polymers for Cosmetic Formulations - Instructed by Professor Samiul Amin, PhD

 

 

Wednesday & Thursday, March 27 & 28, 2024 | Location: In-Person (Classroom/Lab) - Miami, FL

High Throughput Formulation and Advanced Prototype Testing - Instructed by Samiul Amin, PhD

 

 


Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | Location: New York, NY (SCC New York Chapter's Suppliers' Day)

Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry - Instructed by Perry Romanowski

 

 


Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | Location: New York, NY (SCC New York Chapter's Suppliers' Day)

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

 

 

Monday & Tuesday, September 9 & 10 and Thursday & Friday, September 19 & 20, 2024

Location: Hybrid (Live Online Classroom with In-Person Lab at University of Toledo or Online-Only Model)

Cosmetic Formulations - Instructed by Mark Chandler 

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, September 25 & 26, 2024 | Location: Online

Introduction to Microbiology for Cosmetic Care Professionals - Instructed by Paul Lawrence

 

 


Monday & Tuesday, September 30 & October 1, 2024 | Location: Online

Cosmetic Raw Materials for Skin Care - Instructed by Mark Chandler

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, October 23 & 24, 2024 | Location: Online

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

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, October 30 & 31, 2024 | Location: Online

Botanicals and Naturals for Skin Care - Instructed by Arthur Georgalas

 

 


Wednesday & Thursday, November 13 & 14, 2024 | Location: Online

Technical Concepts for Non-Technical Personnel in the Cosmetics Industry - Instructed by Ricardo Diez, PhD