Aromatherapy Certification Program

Whether you want to transform your career or just gain a thorough understanding of why essential oils work, our flagship course helps you master the art and science of blending your essential oils.

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235.0+ Hours of instruction
7 lessons

Become an Essential Oil Expert

Aromatherapy certification is there for those that want to truly master the art & science of essential oils.

Thousands of students have graduated from our industry-leading Aromatherapy Certification Program and gone on to transform their health and the lives of others with the experience and knowledge they receive. You don't settle in other areas of your life and this level of education will exceed your expectations, with the support of a loving, kind community of like-minded folks.

About this course

Take the next step in your aromatherapy journey with our evidence-based, professional-level course, The Aromatherapy Certification Program! This course provides you with the highest-quality aromatherapy & essential oils education available so you can feel 100% confident in your ability to use your essential oils safely and effectively. You'll learn how to use your oils to support your health and wellness.

Aromatherapy certification is built upon:

Foundational Essential Oil Knowledge: Build a robust understanding of how essential oils work, enabling you to use them effectively for enhancing wellness. The aromatherapy industry has relied upon us for professional growth for decades.
Essential Oil Blending Art and Science: Learn to create aromatic and therapeutically effective essential oil blends, combining the artistry and scientific aspects of essential oils.
Essential Oil Applications: Discover the myriad benefits of essential oils and master safe and varied usage techniques for different scenarios.
Aromatherapy Services: Whether you're aspiring to a career in aromatherapy, starting your own aromatherapy business, massage therapists or seeking to add aromatherapy expertise to your existing career, this program paves the way for your professional growth.
The Highest Educational Standards: Aromahead Institute is well known in the aromatherapy field and wellness industry as offering the most complete courses & professional aromatherapy programs.

"I was looking for a quality, professional-level training that I could complete at home. I had tried correspondence courses in the past and found them difficult and isolating. Aromahead's structure is totally superior! The forum is a lifeline for me. Watching the webinars and videos makes me feel like I am in the classroom and learning in person. Studying at Aromahead was an all- around fantastic experience."

- Claudia M.

"The Aromatherapy Certification Program helped me open my own online apothecary business! Although I'm just starting out, it's already doing very well! It has given me the flexibility to stay home and care for my parents without having to work a 9 to 5 day job. This is truly a huge blessing in my life!"

- Christine S.

"In my 25 years as a naturopath and chiropractor, I have rarely encountered the level of teaching expertise I experienced in the Aromatherapy Certification Program."

- Edie P.

"I love that you can learn at your own pace. The complete program was easy to follow and the feedback from the Aromahead Team was outstanding. I found the forum a game-changer. The forum is a great resource to find answers to questions and know you can depend on them."

- Dianne R.

"I love Aromahead Institute because it taught me all I needed to know in simple detail. They explained it and gave so many examples. It took me a while to get it all, but because the essential oil itself took me into their world, I wanted to learn more and more. I fell in love. Aromahead Institute gave me as much time as I needed to get it, so it was a win-win education after all."

- Lus F.

After completing this course you’ll be able to

Understand the science behind WHY essential oils work, based on the latest research and facts.

Know what aromatherapy can and can't do and when to use it to improve people's health.

Use essential oils for your own enjoyment, self-care, and natural healing.

Practice holistic aromatherapy & create blends that help ease physical symptoms or balance difficult emotions, 100% naturally.

Integrate chemistry, aroma, & energetics to make effective blends that work on multiple levels.

Use essential oils safely, even with children, pregnant or nursing women, and the elderly.

Make custom body butters, hand soaps, lip balms, bath salts, healing salves, & learn how to formulate with essential oils.

Existing health professionals can explore ways to use holistic aromatherapy in your work OR launch an exciting new career path.

Aromatherapy Certification Foundational Knowledge

In addition, you'll also

Gain hands-on experience using essential oils to support specific health challenges.

Receive extensive feedback on your blends from your personal case study instructor.

Use essential oils for your own enjoyment, self-care, and natural healing.

Learn to practice aromatherapy in harmony with the human body through Aromahead's Anatomy & Physiology class.

Research and write about an Aromatherapy topic of your choice.

Gain the credibility, trust & skills that comes with an official aromatherapy certification from a top institute with a curriculum & methods offered to provide a complete education.

Course Outline

235+ Hours of Instruction

7 Comprehensive Lessons

48 Essential Oils Covered

40+ Blends & Products Made

Orientation

Essential oil safety guidelines
Blending & dilution techniques
Introduction to essential oil chemistry
Labeling guidelines and FDA-friendly language
Aromatherapy scope of practice
48 printable essential oil datasheets (with facts about each oil, therapeutic + clinical uses, safety considerations, and scientific references)

Lesson 1

How essential oils are absorbed
All about olfaction (your sense of smell)
Safe use of oils on the skin
How to read a GC/MS report (and how they can help you choose oils in each situation)
Latin names & chemical families (and why they’re important)
How to create inhalers and steam blends
Physical & emotional properties of essential oils

Lesson 2

A brief history of Aromatherapy
Methods for extracting essential oils
All about carrier oils & butters
How to make healing salves
How oils can help heal injury and reduce inflammation
How oils can reduce stress and ease pain
How understanding specific chemical families can improve your blending

Lesson 3

Chemical components & medicinal properties of essential oils
Potential drug interactions (and how to avoid them!)
How to price oils & products for resale
Monoterpenol & sesquiterpenol chemical families and their distinctive qualities

Lesson 4

Hydrosols and how to use them
The best essential oils for nourishing skin
Blends for reducing infections, pain, and inflammation
How to make luscious body butters
The essential oils in the phenol, aldehyde, and ketone families

Lesson 5

The art of blending by aroma
Natural remedies for respiratory issues
Powerful oils from the Ester, Oxide, and Ether families & their safety considerations
Hand soaps, salt scrubs, and inhalers
How to format GC/MS reports and create your own essential oil datasheets

Lesson 6

Everything you need to know about using essential oils with pregnant women
Advanced blending techniques
How to make the best oil substitutions for any recipe
Lip balms, room sprays & linen sprays
How to make your own natural cleaning products

Lesson 7

Build your vision for how you’ll use essential oils in your life (and possibly even in your career!)
Complete remaining requirements to become a Certified Aromatherapist with hands-on instructor guidance (final exam, case studies, research paper, anatomy & physiology course)

How It Works

A big picture look at the steps needed to gain your Aromatherapy Certification

Register for the Aromatherapy Certification Program

Sign up today for our NAHA approved & AIA approved Aromatherapy Certification Program. All you need to do is select your payment plan, enter your billing details, and purchase today.

Gain your certificate, your way!

Students love the fact that learning is done at their own pace. Stress free and in control. But don't worry. We offer plenty of support to help you work through your case studies and research paper. Our team is composed of certified aromatherapists & are here to help you become a certified aromatherapist as well.

Start by mastering the foundational knowledge of aromatherapy

The course work portion of our program meets the highest educational standards for an aromatherapy course available. Once you have learned about the fundamentals and advanced methods you will take a multiple choice exam. Don't worry, we offer plenty of review questions to prepare you for success!

Aromatherapy in action

Upon completion of the course curriculum you will need to pass a short written exam, 20 case studies & a research paper. Don't be overwhelmed! We have found that our students have come to most appreciate the case studies & research portion as greatly enhancing their aromatherapy education and entrenching. Many students will explore aromatherapy in therapeutic massage, essential oil treatments for the immune system, digestive system, lymphatic system, circulatory system and many more topics. Our case study instructors will be with you every step of the way.

Join Our Graduate Network

Achieve your Aromatherapy Certification and use your newly acquired skills & confidence for your career and personal life. You will also be hosted and celebrated on our graduate network.

Learn from the experts

Karen Williams and Andrea Butje are your guides throughout this program

Karen Williams

Lead Instructor & Director of Aromatherapy Education

I got my start many years ago as a registered nurse working in the hospital system. But along the way I discovered essential oils, and my approach to life changed forever.

Registered Nurse
Certified Aromatherapist
School Owner

Andrea Butje

Founder and Instructor

Helping students master the art and science of essential oils is my passion and life's work.

Founder & Instructor
Founder: Finger Lakes School of Massage
LMT
Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA): Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013

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Questions & Answers

What type of classroom environment does the course provide?

The course offers a user-friendly online classroom accessible at any time.

What kind of learning materials are included?

The course includes interactive videos and webinars, blending exercises, hands-on projects, and review questions to reinforce learning.

Are there any special aromatherapy recipes and blends in the course?

Yes, there are dozens of safe and effective aromatherapy recipes and blends developed exclusively for the ACP.

How can students quickly reference information about essential oils?

Quick-reference datasheets are provided for each of the 48 essential oils studied during the course.

Are there any additional courses included with enrollment?

Yes, students get free access to an Anatomy and Physiology course.

Is there a discount on aromatherapy products for students?

Yes, students receive a 15% discount on essential oils and aromatherapy products for a full year at Aromatics International.

What is the access policy for course materials and videos?

You will have ongoing access to your version of the course for as long as our school operates. While we can't use the term 'lifetime' due to its legal ambiguity, we assure you of continued access to the course materials as long as Aromahead Institute is active.

Is there a platform for student and instructor interaction?

Yes, there is access to our private community forum to connect with instructors and fellow students.

Does the course offer any formal accreditation?

Yes, the course is accredited by well-respected, industry-leading organizations, including NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy), IFPA (International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists), and AIA (Alliance of International Aromatherapists). This ensures the education provided is of high quality and aligns with industry standards. This course is approved for AIA and NAHA's level 2. \n

What is the guarantee and refund policy?

We understand the importance of your investment in our course. If you decide within the first 7 days that the course is not suitable for you, please email team@aromahead.com with a valid reason for a refund. A prompt refund will be issued. Note that refund requests are only accepted within the 7-day period without exception.

A little more about our approach...

“Aromahead provides the best online instruction available anywhere, In addition  to the excellent curriculum and materials,  they provide thoughtful ongoing support.” - On A Mission To Heal

About Our School

The Aromahead Approach™ has always been about simplifying complex aromatherapy concepts to make learning fun, engaging & approachable for all.

We're proud of our long history and rich tradition of providing top-tier holistic aromatherapy education & certification. Our personal experiences, lifelong passion & vibrant community is what infuses Aromahead with vast knowledge, inspiration and credibility ensuring that all our students receive comprehensive insights and are motivated toward holistic well-being. That being said, it is with great joy that we watch our students take their education to the next level through personal health goals, medicinal practice, new businesses and so much more.

Today, Aromahead Institute is renowned as the world’s leading essential oil educator & Aromatherapy Certification Program, boasting more than 25 years of experience in aromatherapy education. We combine self-paced courses with a nurturing environment, thanks to our committed instructors and a thriving community of essential oil enthusiasts world-wide.

The Aromahead Approach™

Making Sense of Complex Topics

At the core of The Aromahead Approach™ is our dedication to breaking down intricate aromatherapy concepts into simple, easy-to-understand lessons.

Learning that Captivates

Our interactive modules with captivating visuals, makes the aromatherapy learning journey as memorable as it is informative.

Approachable for All

Our resources are crafted to be welcoming to all, ensuring every learner feels included and empowered as they explore essential oils.

Did You Know?

Our Aromatherapy Certification Program certificate is approved by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), an independent accrediting board for alternative health educational institutions and programs. The Aromatherapy Certification Program is also approved by The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA), the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA), and the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA) – all leading governing bodies for educational standards for Aromatherapists.