Aromatherapy Certification Program
Blend with ease. Craft remedies that work. Feel confident in every drop.
You love essential oils—their rich aromas, their soothing touch, their ability to transform a moment. But wouldn’t it feel amazing to blend with deep understanding, to craft remedies that truly work, and to trust every drop you use?
Our internationally respected Aromatherapy Certification Program gives you the skills to create powerful, purposeful blends—whether for personal wellness, family care, or professional growth. You'll learn how to choose the right oils, craft remedies that truly work, and feel confident in every drop you use.
Whether you're a devoted hobbyist or ready to turn your passion into a profession, this program gives you the skills to make aromatherapy a trusted part of your life.
- All Levels
- 235.0+ Hours of instruction
- 7 lessons
You love essential oils, but maybe you’re wondering:
Am I using these oils the right way?
How can I safely support my family’s well-being?
Which oils truly nurture the body . . . and how do they work?
With so much information online, how do I know what’s reliable?
Do I have enough knowledge to use essential oils professionally?
Many people start their aromatherapy journey looking for natural solutions to everyday challenges—like stress, sleep, immunity, and emotional balance. But with so much conflicting advice, it’s easy to feel uncertain about what’s safe and effective.
Our Aromatherapy Certification Program helps you move beyond trial and error
to confidently integrate essential oils into your daily life with purpose and clarity—or even step into a career as a clinical aromatherapist.
Learn what works and why—so you can make informed choices.
Discover safe, effective ways to address common health concerns.
Discover safe, effective ways to address common health concerns.
Gain hands-on experience blending with confidence.
Care for yourself, loved ones, and clients with evidence-based techniques.
Take your practice to the next level and start an aromatherapy career.
Certification is about combining science with intuition, blending with intention, and creating lasting wellness for yourself and those around you. Let’s take this journey together.
About this course
Is This Course Right for You?
You love essential oils—their scent, their energy, their ability to bring balance and healing. But you want to go deeper. You want to blend with confidence, understand the science behind the magic, and create remedies that truly work.
Sound familiar? This course was designed for you.
Whether you’re just beginning or already have some experience, our Aromatherapy Certification Program gives you practical skills, scientific knowledge, and hands-on blending techniques to elevate your aromatherapy practice.
You’re in the Right Place if You:
Our Aromatherapy Certification Program is thoughtfully designed for hobbyists, licensed massage therapists, nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians, wellness entrepreneurs, and anyone dedicated to alternative medicine and natural health—for their clients, their families, or themselves.
Whether you're practicing clinical aromatherapy or pursuing a passion for holistic living, our certification program guides you in building a lasting connection with the plants, the oils, and your innate wisdom.
If you’re new to aromatherapy, this course gives you a clear, structured path to learning essential oils from the ground up (even if you have no science background).
If you’ve been using essential oils but feel unsure about best practices, safety, or blending techniques, certification will deepen your aromatherapy knowledge, refine your skills, and grow your confidence.
If you're a registered nurse, herbal medicine practitioner, massage therapist, or holistic wellness advocate, this course will give you a solid foundation in essential oils to enhance your practice.
What’s Included in the Aromatherapy Certification Program?
A Structured Yet Flexible Learning Experience
Practical, Hands-On Learning
Essential Aromatherapy Tools for Everyday Practice
This course takes you beyond the basics, giving you the knowledge and confidence to use essential oils with purpose. You’ll understand how and why they work, so you can create blends that truly support well-being.
Why Choose our Aromatherapy Certification Program?
This is more than just a certification—it’s your gateway to mastering the art and science of essential oils. With expert guidance, hands-on projects, and an industry-leading curriculum, this program is designed to give you the confidence and skills to use aromatherapy effectively for personal wellness or professional success. Join us and transform your passion into expertise!
Evidence-Based Education
This program isn’t just about memorizing facts—it’s about understanding the "why" and "how." Each lesson is grounded in scientific studies, offering clear explanations of essential oil effectiveness.
Foundational Essential Oil Knowledge
You’ll build a solid foundation for using essential oils confidently and effectively in your aromatherapy career, your aromatherapy practice, & personal life. Trusted for decades, Aromahead has been a leader in professional growth for aromatherapists worldwide.
The Art and Science of Blending with Essential Oils
Learn the artistry and science behind creating effective essential oil blends. Our blending lessons draw from both traditional aromatic studies and modern clinical applications, ensuring that your blends are both creative and purposeful.
Versatile Essential Oil Applications
With 48 essential oil profiles covered, you’ll master safe and diverse usage techniques for health, emotional well-being, and even professional settings.
Professional Growth Opportunities
This program goes beyond personal use. It’s ideal for: -Aspiring aromatherapists -Business owners in the wellness space -Existing health professionals in nursing, pharmacy, naturopathy, and massage therapist who want to integrate aromatherapy into their practices.
Industry-Leading Standards
Aromahead Institute is renowned for its commitment to excellence. Our courses are considered the gold standard in aromatherapy education, setting you up for success in a growing and rewarding field.
The ACP Course Experience was awesome, to say the least. I was able to study online and not leave my responsibilities. There were times when life got in the way but the support and the technology was AWESOME! - Pamela G.
Our Aromatherapy Certification Program is perfect for aspiring clinical aromatherapists, licensed massage therapists, nursing professionals, pharmacists, and those who are focused on the health of their families. Our certification program is designed to enrich & expand students' aromatherapy practice. Graduates praise the program for its emphasis on essential oil chemistry, aromatherapy blending techniques, and essential oils safety. All crucial for becoming a successful professional in the field. The curriculum strikes a balance between theory and practice, ensuring students can confidently integrate aromatherapy & essential oils into their daily life. The program fosters a supportive community, encouraging collaboration among like-minded individuals, and offers flexibility for personalized learning and growth. Graduates emerge with the skills and confidence needed to excel in their aromatherapy practice & aromatherapy consultation making a positive impact on others' well-being.
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235+ Hours of Instruction
7 Comprehensive Lessons
48 Essential Oils Covered
40+ Blends & Products Made
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
Learn from the experts
Karen Williams and Andrea Butje are your guides throughout this program
Karen Williams
Lead Instructor & Director of Aromatherapy EducationI 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.
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Registered Nurse
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Certified Aromatherapist
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School Owner
Andrea Butje
Founder and InstructorHelping students master the art and science of essential oils is my passion and life's work.
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Founder & Instructor
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Founder: Finger Lakes School of Massage
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LMT
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Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA): Lifetime Achievement Award, 2013
Jenny Williams
co-owner of Aromahead and Director of Student ExperienceI bring my love of education and aromatherapy together to help students thrive. With a background in teaching, I know how important it is to feel supported while learning something new. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing students gain confidence, refine their skills, and turn their passion into something meaningful. Whether you’re just starting or deepening your practice, I’m here to guide and encourage you every step of the way. For me, success is about knowledge and about feeling empowered to apply it in a way that truly makes a difference.
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M.eD.
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Certified Aromatherapist
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co-Owner
Start now or later, with lifetime access and 24/7 flexibility.
Learn on Your Schedule, for Life
Begin your journey whenever you're ready—your course never expires! Study at your own pace with unlimited access to course materials and updates, even after completion. Stay supported through our vibrant online forum, where you can connect with instructors, students, and graduates.
“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
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.
At the core of The Aromahead Approach™ is our dedication to breaking down intricate aromatic studies into simple, easy-to-understand lessons.
Our interactive modules with captivating visuals, makes the aromatherapy learning journey as memorable as it is informative.
Each aromatherapy course contains resources that are crafted to be welcoming to all, ensuring every learner feels included and empowered as they explore essential oils for professional aromatherapy and personal use.
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.
