Certificate in Aromatherapy
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
A flexible, fully online certificate for those passionate about natural health and wellness. Gain industry-accredited skills in aromatherapy and essential oils use for health and beauty routines. Learn plant identification, oil extraction, blending, and safe practices for a variety of therapeutic and lifestyle applications.
NZ$1,264
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand plant taxonomy and naming
Learn the principles of plant taxonomy and how they relate to naming plants. Identify and classify plants using their scientific names.
Explain aromatherapy principles and uses
Summarise the principles and practices of aromatherapy, outlining the diverse uses and benefits of essential oils.
About This Course
The Certificate in Aromatherapy equips students with in-depth knowledge of herbal oils and their use in health and beauty. Participants learn about essential oil production from plant identification to safe usage and extraction. The course delivers practical skills to integrate essential oils into wellness and beauty routines, including making scented candles, massage blends, and bath products. Its online format allows flexible study, and support from industry-expert tutors helps students become confident aromatherapy practitioners or assistants. Graduates earn an industry-recognised Certificate of Achievement, accredited by ICOES and CPD Standards, opening pathways to entry-level roles in spas, holistic therapy, and wellness.
Course Content
- Plant Identification
- Introduction to Aromatherapy
- Essential Oils
- Safe Use of Essential Oils
- Carriers
- Growing and Harvesting Oils for Essential Oil Production
- Methods of Extraction
- Hazardous Herbs and Oils
Build towards these roles
Aromatherapist AssistantSpa Therapist AssistantComplementary Therapy Support WorkerHolistic Therapy CoordinatorBeauty Therapist AssistantWellness PractitionerMassage Therapy AssistantNatural Health AdvisorHolistic Health Programme AssistantRetreat Facilitator Assistant
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
