Learn to become a cosmetic formulator -

start a cosmetic business and kickstart your dream job with IPCS

Our Industry Recognised cosmetic science training is 100% online, plus our qualifications enable you to join your local Society of Cosmetic Chemists and International Federation of Society of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC).  

With our professional cosmetic science training programs, you can learn how to become a cosmetic formulator, start a cosmetic business or study toward your dream job at a time and place that suits you. The Institute of Personal Care Science is also Government Audited and Registered. See what jobs are available, where our graduates work, and what our graduates have to say here.

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Get started faster and save 50% off full course fees with our Study Only option

If you don’t have the time or funds to study a full cosmetic science, cosmetic brand management or cosmetic regulations program at this point in time, you can choose our ‘study only’ option and save 50% off full course fees. With the study only option:

• get full access to ALL training materials, lectures, and raw material databases - every bit of learning material as if you are a full student!
• skip ahead and focus on the parts of study you need right now or study it in order, using our detailed study guides
• no assessments
• no due dates
• no study support or qualification is provided

You can upgrade to the full course version at a later date to access full study support, complete your assessment and earn your qualification – just pay the difference. There are no penalty fees to upgrade at a later stage, making it a convenient way to get started faster without the commitment of an assessment, but still access (and enjoy) every part of learning.

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Not sure which course is right for you?

The tables below contain the most common cosmetic formulation, cosmetic brand management and cosmetic regulation study goals with course recommendations. If you have more specific questions or career goals, please email us for assistance: [email protected] You can also try out our Course Selector tool.

Get started TODAY! Click on a course link below for more information on our study only and full course options, or download our prospectus and application form here.

I WANT TO:

• Be a qualified Cosmetic Chemist; AND
• Get a job in the industry; OR
• Formulate for a cosmetic business with the qualification ‘Cosmetic Chemist’

 

COURSE:

• Diploma of Personal Care Formulation:
  • Full qualification: from €3350 / US$3700 / AU$5000 
  • Study only: from €1675 / US$1850 / AU$2500

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I WANT TO:

• Learn professional advanced cosmeceutical skincare formulas & hair care formulas for a cosmetic brand; AND
• The qualification ‘Cosmetic Chemist’ is not essential 

 

COURSE:

• Certificate in Advanced Cosmetic Science:
  • Full qualification: from €1945 / US$2140 / AU$2900 
  • Study only: from €975 / US$1070 / AU$1450

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I WANT TO:

• Learn professional advanced hair care formulas along with colour & styling formulation for a cosmetic brand;      AND
• The qualification ‘Cosmetic Chemist’ is not essential 

 

COURSE:

• Certificate in Advanced Hair Formulation:
  • Full qualification: from €1675 / US$1845 / AU$2500
  • Study only: from €840 / US$925 / AU$1250

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I WANT TO:

• Start a cosmetic business; OR
• Build an existing cosmetic brand; OR
• Get a job managing a cosmetic brand in the industry

 

 

 

COURSE:

• Diploma of Cosmetic Brand Management:
  • Full qualification: from €1810 / US$2000 / AU$2700 
  • Study only: €905 / US$1000 / AU$1350

 

I WANT TO:

• Manage compliance of a cosmetic brand; OR
• Get a job managing cosmetic compliance
• Covers cosmetic compliance in ASEAN, AU, CN, CH, EU, UK, USA, NZ, JP, Sth Af., Sth Kr.

 

COURSE:

• Certificate in Cosmetic Regulatory Essentials:
  • Full qualification: from €1810 / US$2000 / AU$2700
  • Study only: €905 / US$1000 / AU$1350

 

I WANT TO:

Formulate for a cosmetic business or as a job for a larger cosmetic brand: 

• Organic skincare formulas & hair care formulas; OR
• Colour cosmetic formulas

 

 

COURSE:

Complete professional cosmetic formulation training listed above first THEN:

• Certificate in Advanced Organic Formulations OR
• Certificate in Advanced Colour Cosmetic Formulation
  • Full qualification: from €1105 / US$1220 / AU$1650 
  • Study only: €550 / US$610 / AU$825

Want to study a few programs at once? Paired program discounts apply! Email us with your course requirements for a quote: [email protected]

Still not sure which course is right for you?

Email us with your study and career goals: [email protected]