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.

John Grover

There are some fantastic courses on offer and they are set out in a simple, easy step by step way to help with home learning. I like how they are set out in small modules with a quiz at the end. It made it easier for me to take on board what I was being taught.

When I needed to contact someone about the course, they responded quickly to my emails and helped me solve my issues. I like that there is no time scale on completing the course so that I can pick up where I left off after a break from learning.

I would recommend learning with New Skills Academy to anyone wanting to improve their skills.

Katherine Andrew

I honestly cannot recommend this course highly enough for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in Wedding Planning. The course was very obviously written by industry professionals. Course content was easy to understand, yet thorough and in depth. I also love that this course covered such a diverse range of topics including weddings from different cultures and religions, not just the standard white-dress chapel wedding. I really feel as though this course has given me a bounding head start in the wedding planning industry and I can't wait to get in there and start my own business. Highly recommend - worth every penny :)

Amy Stonehouse

I can only say that I enjoyed doing this course and highly recommend it to everybody. It’s very easy to use the website and you can access all the information you need to learn. I’m feeling confident with my career change choice.

I found this way of learning perfect for me, as I could study at my own pace in the comfort of my home plus a great teaching layout for each module. Clear and easy to follow studying method of the 21 modules. This course is very well written and understandable. There is a lot of important information, all the chapters are well proportioned and enjoyable to read and understand and doesn’t take too much time.

I really enjoyed learning about new things of every each modules which give me chance to summarise all the important parts in each module. I can recommend this course to anyone who would be interested in admin and PA.

Elena Cramp

This course was very informative and i loved that it could be done at my own pace and not have deadlines to reach.

Even my dog loved the benefits and being my practice dummy!

Nicky Corbett

My son has Aspergers Syndrome, so when this course Autism Awareness Diploma came up with 90% off just after Christmas, I thought I would like to do it. There was no pressure on myself and progressed at my own pace, the course is very informative with lots of hints and tips. The process of going through the Modules and assignments was also very easy to do. The cost of the course was expensive if I hadn't had 90% off. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending New Skills Academy courses to other people for their informative and ease of usage. I really enjoyed it.

Dawn Hughes

Duration:
7 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
£100.00

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.

John Grover

There are some fantastic courses on offer and they are set out in a simple, easy step by step way to help with home learning. I like how they are set out in small modules with a quiz at the end. It made it easier for me to take on board what I was being taught.

When I needed to contact someone about the course, they responded quickly to my emails and helped me solve my issues. I like that there is no time scale on completing the course so that I can pick up where I left off after a break from learning.

I would recommend learning with New Skills Academy to anyone wanting to improve their skills.

Katherine Andrew

I honestly cannot recommend this course highly enough for anyone thinking of pursuing a career in Wedding Planning. The course was very obviously written by industry professionals. Course content was easy to understand, yet thorough and in depth. I also love that this course covered such a diverse range of topics including weddings from different cultures and religions, not just the standard white-dress chapel wedding. I really feel as though this course has given me a bounding head start in the wedding planning industry and I can't wait to get in there and start my own business. Highly recommend - worth every penny :)

Amy Stonehouse

I can only say that I enjoyed doing this course and highly recommend it to everybody. It’s very easy to use the website and you can access all the information you need to learn. I’m feeling confident with my career change choice.

I found this way of learning perfect for me, as I could study at my own pace in the comfort of my home plus a great teaching layout for each module. Clear and easy to follow studying method of the 21 modules. This course is very well written and understandable. There is a lot of important information, all the chapters are well proportioned and enjoyable to read and understand and doesn’t take too much time.

I really enjoyed learning about new things of every each modules which give me chance to summarise all the important parts in each module. I can recommend this course to anyone who would be interested in admin and PA.

Elena Cramp

This course was very informative and i loved that it could be done at my own pace and not have deadlines to reach.

Even my dog loved the benefits and being my practice dummy!

Nicky Corbett

My son has Aspergers Syndrome, so when this course Autism Awareness Diploma came up with 90% off just after Christmas, I thought I would like to do it. There was no pressure on myself and progressed at my own pace, the course is very informative with lots of hints and tips. The process of going through the Modules and assignments was also very easy to do. The cost of the course was expensive if I hadn't had 90% off. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending New Skills Academy courses to other people for their informative and ease of usage. I really enjoyed it.

Dawn Hughes

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