Course Catalog

Master the complete art and science of fragrance formulation — from fine perfumery to home scents, car perfumes and reed diffusers. Learn from industry specialists, receive your professional starter kits, and graduate with an industry-recognised certification.

Master organic hair care formulation for textured, coily, and kinky African hair types.

Master the art of candle making from wax selection to fragrance formulation and create beautiful, professional-quality candles.

The Cosmetic Brand Compliance & Market Readiness Programme is a structured training and guidance system designed for emerging and developing cosmetic brands that are preparing to enter the South African market. This programme is specifically tailored for formulators and small business owners producing products such as bath salts, body scrubs, body oils, face oils, and similar cosmetic formulations. It provides step-by-step guidance to help you transform your existing products into compliant, professionally documented, and market-ready cosmetics that align with industry and regulatory expectations. The programme covers essential areas including cosmetic compliance requirements, South African labelling regulations, INCI ingredient declarations, product safety fundamentals, and documentation systems such as batch records and formulation tracking. It also provides guidance on product safety testing requirements (including stability and microbial testing), packaging and labelling standards for retail readiness, and the foundational steps for brand protection such as trademark considerations. In addition, the programme offers structured mentorship to help you prioritise your product development process, identify compliance gaps, and prepare your brand for scalable growth. By the end of the programme, participants will have a clear understanding of regulatory expectations and a practical system in place to support compliant, consistent, and market-ready cosmetic production.

A comprehensive guide to starting and growing your cosmetics business in South Africa.

Take control of your business finances and build a profitable enterprise.