Fundamentals of Cosmetology Online Course

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Fundamentals of Cosmetology allows you to begin your esthetics education in a structured, safe, and professionally guided way. The program explains skin physiology in a clear yet scientifically grounded format, while teaching the principles of proper skin care, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making within a professional practice setting.

This course provides the essential foundation for further education and hands-on treatment work. It prepares you to implement more advanced esthetic therapies with confidence, understand aesthetic procedures, and perform manual techniques with precision, awareness, and safety.

What you will learn – theory

1. general human anatomy and skin anatomy
2. the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue
3. the hydrolipid barrier, wound-healing mechanisms, and the skin microbiome
4. collagen and hyaluronic acid
5. hair structure and function, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands
6. professional skin analysis in clinical practice
7. esthetic consultation procedures
8. creating an individualized treatment plan
9. skin types and the most common skin conditions
10. normal, dry, oily, and combination skin
11. dehydrated skin, impaired barrier function, acne-prone skin, and hyperpigmentation
12. cleansers, exfoliating agents, concentrated serums, masks, and moisturizers
13. active ingredients and their selection based on skin type and condition
14. proper product usage and application techniques
15. foundations of dermatology for esthetic professionals
16. indications and contraindications for treatments
17. pre-treatment and post-treatment recommendations
18. principles of safely combining esthetic treatments
19. disinfection and sterilization protocols in a professional setting
20. legal regulations and scope of practice in cosmetology
21. professional standards in a cosmetology practice

What you will learn – practice

1. preparing the treatment room and workstation
2. treatment workflow in a professional setting
3. selecting appropriate products and materials for the procedure
4. preparing the client for treatment
5. performing a complete facial step by step: skin cleansing, epidermal exfoliation, facial massage, serum application, sonophoresis, and alginate mask application

What you receive

• immediate access after purchase
• instructional video materials for hands-on learning
• interactive theoretical modules
• knowledge assessment quiz with unlimited attempts
• downloadable certificate upon course completion
• curated list of recommended professional products
• regular content updates
• access on computer, phone, and tablet
• unlimited review of all course materials
• readiness to implement the treatment in a professional setting
• 12 months of 24/7 access with an extension option

Quiz and certificate

• the final quiz becomes available after completing the course
• the certificate is generated automatically upon successfully passing the quiz
• the certificate remains permanently available for download in your user dashboard

Our training programs are currently being expanded. Enrollment will reopen shortly.