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AromatherapyDiploma Course

Comprised of 22 modules and 20 instructional videos, this online Aromatherapy Course offers a fascinating study of the subject. You’ll learn all you need to know about essential oils, anatomy, massage theory and techniques, client consultation methods, and aromatherapy practices, preparing you for a career as an Aromatherapist.

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22 Modules

20 Videos

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What Will You Learn?

If you're interested in essential oils and their uses, this course is the perfect place to start. You’ll learn how to use aromatherapy to benefit your body and mind, and perhaps even build a business doing what you love. From blending oils and understanding how they work, to giving relaxing massages and helping others feel better, the Aromatherapy Diploma Course covers it all.

This online aromatherapy course begins with a look into how essential oils were used in the past. You’ll explore how ancient cultures used plant oils for healing, and how these ancient traditions have evolved into the aromatherapy we use today.

From there, you’ll get to know the basics, including how essential oils work, how they’re absorbed through the skin and scent, and how they work to heal, both physically and mentally.

You’ll also start building some background knowledge on the body, so you can understand how your treatments support different systems.

Energy, Intuition & Chakras

This section introduces you to the more subtle side of aromatherapy. You’ll learn about the body’s energy centres, like the chakras, and how the flow of energy can influence how we feel, physically and emotionally.

You’ll also explore how practices like meditation can help you develop your intuition and better understand what someone might need from a treatment. Aromatherapy works well with approaches like massage, reiki, and clinical care, and this part of the course shows you how to naturally bring those elements together and tailor them to each person.

Getting to Know Essential Oils (and How to Use Them Safely)

Before working with essential oils, you'll need a proper understanding of what they are, how they function, and how to use them safely. This section of the course covers:

What essential oils are and how they interact with the body
Proper dilution and application methods
Important safety guidelines and what to avoid
How to blend oils and choose suitable carrier oils for different purposes

You’ll also have access to 12 step-by-step videos demonstrating how to mix, apply, and use essential oils safely, whether for yourself or future clients.

Understanding the Body

You don’t need to be a doctor to learn aromatherapy, but it does help to understand the basics of how the body works. The Aromatherapy Diploma Course gives you a simple introduction to all the major systems, like your muscles, nerves, and skin, so you know what’s going on behind the scenes during a treatment.

This helps you design effective treatments that are both informed by scientific understanding.

Using Aromatherapy for Stress & Emotional Balance

So many people turn to aromatherapy to help with stress, anxiety, and just feeling off-balance.

In this part of the course, you’ll learn what stress actually does to the body and how certain essential oils can help ease physical and emotional symptoms. You’ll also find out which oils are best for calming the mind, boosting your mood, and helping your clients (or yourself) feel more grounded.

Combining Aromatherapy with Massage

Adding massage into the process makes aromatherapy even more powerful, helping essential oils absorb better and adding another layer of relaxation and healing. You’ll learn:

The five basic massage strokes
How to prep yourself and your space for a session
What to watch out for when giving a treatment
Tips for looking after yourself as a therapist

There’s also a full step-by-step massage guide and 8 video tutorials showing you how to give massages to different areas of the body — from head and neck to feet and back — plus how to wrap up a treatment like a pro.

Starting Your Own Aromatherapy Business

Once you’ve got your aromatherapy certification, you might be thinking about turning your new skills into a career. This course gives you practical advice on starting your own aromatherapy business, including:

What to do before you launch
How to price your treatments
Simple marketing tips that actually work
The legal bits and paperwork you’ll need to sort out

Whether you’re dreaming of your own treatment room, adding aromatherapy to an existing practice, or starting from scratch, the Aromatherapy Diploma Course is designed to help you get there.

The Aromatherapy Course requires no former knowledge of the subject, as it's covered fully. Beginners will find the course to be quite accessible and those currently working in the health & wellbeing industry will find the course to be incredibly insightful, and will be able to use the knowledge contained within to add to their skill set and offer as an additional service to their clients.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to join a professional body and obtain insurance to practice.

Of course, you can also study the materials to use for the health and wellbeing of yourself, family and friends.

The History of Aromatherapy
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Part 1: What is the Limbic System?
Part 2: Olfactory Pathways
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Part 1: The Subtle Body
Part 2: Auric Massage and the Electromagnetic Field
Part 3: Meditation and Protection
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Part 1: The Holistic Approach
Part 2: Client Consultation
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Part 1: How To Use Essential Oils
Part 2: Controversial Methods Of Application
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

The Cells, Tissues And Skin
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

The Skeletal System
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

The Muscular System
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Part 1: What Exactly Is Blood?
Part 2: So Where Does the Blood Come From?
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Part 1: The Nervous System
Part 2: The Autonomic Nervous System
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 10 Assessment

The Endocrine System
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 11 Assessment

The Digestive System
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 12 Assessment

The Respiratory System
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 13 Assessment

The Lymphatic System
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 14 Assessment

The Genito Urinary System
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 15 Assessment

Part 1: Essential Oil Extraction
Part 2: Mixing and Blending Essential Oils
Part 3: Video - Expression
Part 4: Video - Mixing Oils
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 16 Assessment

Oils to Use and Oils to Avoid
Breathe® Oil Blend
Deep Blue® Oil Blend
DigestZen® Oil Blend
Lavender Oil
Lemon Oil
Melaleuca or Tea Tree Oil
Peppermint Oil
Wild Orange Oil
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 17 Assessment

Carrier Oils
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Module 18 Assessment

Part 1: Stress and Its Effects
Part 2: Essential Oils for Stress
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 19 Assessment

Part 1: Benefits of Massage
Part 2: Types of Massage and Contraindications
Part 3: Video - Prepping the Treatment Room
Part 4: Video - Head and Neck Massage
Part 5: Video - Hand Massage
Part 6: Video - Abdominal Massage
Part 7: Video - Back Massage
Part 8: Video - Leg Massage
Part 9: Video - Foot Massage
Part 10: Video - Finishing Off Your Treatment
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 20 Assessment

Part 1: Avoiding Burnout in Aromatherapy Massage
Part 2: Full Body Massage
Part 3: Skin Care Ranges
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 21 Assessment

Part 1: Setting Up Your Business
Part 2: Get Out There and Sell It
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Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 22 Assessment

The Aromatherapy Diploma Course will take you up to 370 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace. This is a Level 3 course and will give you 370 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

Many Centre of Excellence courses are Fully Accredited by the world’s leading professional membership association for natural medicine – The Complementary Medical Association (The CMA).

You can apply to join The CMA as a Student Member while you are still studying, and if you do so, you will be eligible to use the post-nominal letters CMA after your name.

Upon graduation from a qualifying course, you will be eligible to apply for CMA Membership, and this will give you numerous professional benefits, including being able to use the letters MCMA after your name – Member of The Complementary Medical Association. This will demonstrate your commitment to excellence and professionalism in the natural healthcare field.

Register with The CMA as a Student or fully qualified Practitioner via the CMA website. You will be asked to submit your certificate of graduation and proof of insurance.

The CMA’s recommended insurers are Westminster global.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through their awarding organisations they have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. They are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Their knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables them to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

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There is no time limit for completing your course it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All of our courses vary in length but most of our courses will take you between 50 - 250 hours to complete. The length of this course can be found in the Accreditations section above.

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In this Aromatherapy Course you will learn about the practice and benefits of aromatherapy. Throughout the course, you will explore essential oils, carrier oils, blending techniques, safety guidelines, and more. By the end of the course, you will have the knowledge and skills to create customised blends for personal use, or be able to pursue a career in aromatherapy!

Yes! This is a Level 3 Diploma in Aromatherapy and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points. Upon completion of your course assessments, you’ll receive 2 certificates: a certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

We offer a great selection of Aromatherapy Courses, ranging from Bach Flower Remedies and Essential Oils to Herbal Hydrosols.

Aromatherapy is a holistic healing practice that uses essential oils extracted from plants to improve physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Essential oils can be used in various ways, such as inhalation, topical application, or ingestion. Aromatherapy is believed to have therapeutic effects: reducing stress, improving sleep, relieving pain, and promoting relaxation.

Aromatherapy works by stimulating the olfactory system, which is responsible for our sense of smell. When essential oils are inhaled, they can affect the limbic system, which is linked to emotions, memories, and behaviours. Essential oils can also be absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream, where they can have a systemic effect on the body. The therapeutic properties of essential oils are believed to provide a range of physical and psychological benefits.

Aromatherapy can be used for a variety of purposes, from reducing stress and anxiety, to boosting the immune system, improving digestion, and enhancing cognitive function. It is also used in skincare and beauty treatments, as well as in alternative medicine to address specific health concerns or for general wellbeing.