A series of advanced natural and botanical perfumery workshops and masterclasses written and instructed by Justine Crane. This course is currently running and open for enrolment.
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Course Duration & Schedule
The Advanced Natural Perfumers Workshops are completely self-paced — you can start anytime.
Students typically complete the course in 3 to 6 months, depending on their chosen pace:
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Standard pace: ~7 hours per week over 6 months
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Accelerated pace: ~14 hours per week over 3 months
The course includes approximately:
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6+ hours of reading (core coursework)
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160+ hours of hands-on formulation, exercises, and workshop activities
You are free to adapt the schedule to suit your availability and learning style.
Uma série de oficinas de perfumaria botânica e aulas práticas escritas e instruídas por Justine Crane e traduzidas por Ane* Walsh. Este curso está em andamento e aberto para inscrições.
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O tempo do curso dura de 3 a 6 meses, dependendo do horário que o aluno escolher para trabalhar.
Total de 170 horas, aproximadamente 7 horas no mínimo por semana durante 6 meses ou 14 horas no mínimo por semana durante 3 meses.
6+ horas lendo apenas informações do curso; Workshop com mais de 160 horas e exercícios de estímulo à participação.
NPA Individual Perfumer, Business, and Perfume Certification Program Summary
The NPA Certification License Program is a comprehensive, standards-based certification pathway for natural perfumers, perfumery businesses, and specific perfumes. The program provides three targeted certification tracks, each tailored to ensure applicants meet NPA’s high standards of natural and ethical perfumery practices. Each curriculum guides applicants through ethical sourcing, sustainability, and transparent practices, ensuring a consistent commitment to the integrity of natural perfumery.
1. Curriculum for Individual Perfumers
Overview: This curriculum is designed for independent perfumers who seek to align their practices with NPA’s standards of natural perfumery. It covers ethical sourcing, studio practices, wild foraging, and the ethical decision-making frameworks needed to produce and market natural perfumes responsibly.
Modules:
- Module 1: Ethical Sourcing of Materials
- Module 2: Spotting Bogus Suppliers
- Module 3: Wild Foraging Rules
- Module 4: Ethical Practices in the Perfumery
- Module 5: Integrity and Ethical Decision-Making
Estimated Completion Time: 2–6 months, with 2-3 hours per week, allowing time for practical application and ethical practice documentation.
2. Curriculum for Perfume Certification
Overview: A streamlined program focused on certifying specific perfumes, this curriculum emphasizes sourcing, quality control, and ethical ingredient origins. Applicants complete a final assessment that includes a detailed submission of their perfume for certification, ensuring it meets NPA’s rigorous standards.
Modules:
- Module 1: Sourcing Materials for Perfume
- Module 2: Quality and Cost Analysis
- Module 3: Ingredient Origins and Extraction Methods
- Module 4: Certification Standards and Ethics
- Module 5: Application Process and Final Assessment
Estimated Completion Time: 2–6 months, with 2-3 hours per week, focused on real-time submissions and ingredient documentation.
3. Curriculum for Business Certification
Overview: This track supports perfumery businesses in establishing a comprehensive ethical sourcing and sustainability program across their operations. Covering supplier management, corporate social responsibility, and transparent marketing, it’s ideal for brands seeking to demonstrate an organization-wide commitment to sustainable and ethical practices.
Modules:
- Module 1: Company-Wide Ethical Sourcing
- Module 2: Supplier Vetting and Management
- Module 3: Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Module 4: Ethical Business Practices
- Module 5: Certification Application Process
Estimated Completion Time: 2–6 months, with 2-3 hours per week. This allows for in-depth supplier auditing, policy implementation, and reporting.
Certification Process and Fees
- Application Fee: Covers administrative costs and the expertise of NPA’s certifying “nose.” This fee is non-refundable.
- Annual License Fee: €150 per year for individual perfumers, covering certification renewal and badge use, with an additional €50 fee for each new perfume certification (first perfume included with initial certification).
- Transparency and Ethics: Applicants must provide honest, detailed documentation throughout the process to align with NPA’s ethical standards.
Conclusion
This structured certification program provides targeted tracks for individual perfumers, businesses, and perfumes, ensuring all applicants gain a robust understanding of ethical practices in natural perfumery. With the knowledge and standards gained through the NPA Certification License, certified perfumers and businesses can confidently present their dedication to sustainable and ethical principles.
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Curriculum for Individual Perfumers
Estimated Completion Time: 2–6 months, with 2-3 hours per week, allowing time for practical application and ethical practice documentation. -
Curriculum for Perfume Certification
Estimated Completion Time: 2–6 months, with 2-3 hours per week, focused on real-time submissions and ingredient documentation. -
Curriculum for Business Certification
Estimated Completion Time: 2–6 months, with 2-3 hours per week. This allows for in-depth supplier auditing, policy implementation, and reporting.
Note: Participants can work on more than one curriculum simultaneously. Each curriculum can be completed at a self-determined pace—whether they choose to move through quickly or take extra time to ensure thorough understanding and application.
A series of advanced perfumery workshops and master classes written and instructed by Justine Crane.
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The course time runs 3 - 6 months depending upon which schedule the student chooses to work.
Total of 170 hours approximate 7 hours minimum per week for 6 months or 14 hours minimum per week for 3 months.
6+ hours reading only coursework information; 160+ hours workshop and participation prompt exercises.