NEW CORRESPONDENCE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE!
The CCCA has launched our latest version - a new and revised edition of the Cosmetics Correspondence Course.
- Only known Course of its kind in the world.
- Developed by industry experts.
- Convenient at-home study program.
- Independent-learning option allows participants to complete work at their own pace.
- Self-testing "Learning Check" at the end of every chapter.
- Two separate units provide complete knowledge of both technical cosmetics
theory and business-building skills. - Course manual is a permanent reference tool held in a sturdy book.
- An exam that you take at home.
- Up to one year allowed for Course completion.
- Upon ordering, the complete Course is sent at once (no installments).
About The Course
The Cosmetics Correspondence Course was first published by the Canadian Cosmetics Careers Association in 1980 to provide professional development for individuals in the cosmetics and fragrance industries.
The cost for the course is $375.00* Canadian Funds.
The Course is recognized by major retailers and manufacturers, and to date, well over 1,000 courses have been sold worldwide. An independent study program designed for the individual learner, the Course has been a cornerstone in the development of qualified cosmeticians for over 20 years.
This brand new edition is comprised of two full-colour units within one convenient book. Each chapter is enhanced with many striking and visually appealing photographs and illustrations that emphasize the Course's curriculum, at the same time as improving its descriptive ability.
To preview excerpts from two chapters, click on the appropriate chapter below or in the chapter description section:
Developed by industry experts, each chapter gives detailed theoretical knowledge, provides self-testing learning checks, offers practical assignments and features a wide range of supporting visuals and business-building ideas.
Individuals who purchase the Course have up to a year in which to study, and then complete an at home exam. (The exam may be requested any time after four months of receiving the Course.) Upon earning a grade of 75% or higher, graduates receive a personalized certificate and a one-year membership to the CCCA.
Given that this is the only known course of its kind in the world, graduates come from across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Australia. They are from a wide range of different stores, retailers and salons, including Pharmasave, Pharma Plus, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walgreen's, The Bay, and Sears, and they represent a cross-section of professional backgrounds, including cosmeticians and beauty advisors, estheticians, hairdressers, direct sales consultants, marketing managers, company trainers, sales representatives and college students.
These graduates have found that the completion of the Course has broadened their knowledge of the products available for consumers and helped to build their business and increase sales. Since the complete Course is sent at one time, it can be easily completed at the student's own pace and does not require time off work.
Reviews
"I graduated from the CCCA in 1984 and I'm pleased to say that it helped me become the Beauty Guide at About.com, a network consisting of hundreds of Guide sites neatly organized into 23 channels. The sites cover more than 50,000 subjects with over 1 million links to the best resources on the Net and the fastest-growing archive of high quality original content. Topics range from pregnancy to cars, palm pilots to painting, weight loss to video game strategies. No one has greater depth and breadth than About.
Because of my training at the CCCA, I was lucky enough to be hired as the Beauty Guide for this American based company."
-S.P. Bragg
"I really enjoy this course and really notice a difference in the way I perform my job as a Beauty Advisor. I feel much more confident because of the knowledge I have obtained. Thank you so much for offering this Course."
-Debra Baker
Course Information - Application Form
For more information regarding the Cosmetics Correspondence Course, click here for a printable version of our Cosmetics Correspondence Course Application. Simply print out the form, and mail it in to the applicable address.
*(If you are an International - outside of Canada or the United States - participant, your price will be $350.00 plus the cost of International XpresspostTM Shipping. Shipping costs will be determined for each unique participant.)
Course Components Unit One: Theoretical Component |
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Skin: Structure and Types - This chapter tells readers all they need to know about skin - from the structure and function of the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer to the different skin classifications. - The skin is the body's largest, most remarkable organ and you should understand it before recommending skin care products. |
| Health and Skin Care - Chapter Two discusses how to have a healthy lifestyle. It also has a section on the dangers of sun tanning, information on sunscreens and self-tanning products. - Our skin is just a reflection of everything within. There are many factors that affect the health of our skin, including sleep, exercise, stress, diet, chemical influences and the sun. |
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Cosmetics Chemistry - The reader is introduced to the basics of cosmetic chemistry. Chapter Three provides information on product ingredients such as collagen, hyaluronic acid, liposomes and alpha hydroxy acids. - By having an understanding of the chemical characteristics of various materials, you will be in a much better position to identify what's in the products you sell to your customers. |
| Product Knowledge - The wide assortment of face and body products that are available and how to use them are covered in this section. - With a wide assortment of products on the market, choosing one which will most benefit the customer becomes complex. Take the time to learn about your products and their benefits. |
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Colour Theory - This chapter deals with the theory of colour and colour analysis. It is an important selling tool for recommending makeup products to customers. - By understanding colour, you will be better able to satisfy your customer. You will know which colours work best to complement her natural pigment and those she should avoid. |
| Makeup - Chapter Six focuses on the steps of a daytime makeup application, the tools used, and gives suggestions for applying makeup to mature customers and for various skin colours. - Knowing how to apply the makeup you are selling is extremely important. You must be constantly aware of trends and know how to best enhance facial features. |
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Camouflage/Paramedical Makeup - One's appearance can have an affect on one's self-esteem. This chapter discusses paramedical makeup techniques used to assist individuals with appearance-related differences such as port wine stains, birthmarks, vitiligo and scarring. - Normalizing the appearance is the ultimate goal of camouflage/paramedical makeup. If you can accomplish this, you will make your client very happy. |
| Hair Care - Hair Care deals with the structure of the hair, the products used to colour, perm, shampoo and condition the hair along with methods of hair removal. - In order to recommend hair care products to your customers, you need to know the structure of the hair and the formulation of your products to be sure those products are beneficial. |
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Nail Care - This chapter focuses on the tools of nail care, recommending nail products, how to give a professional manicure, artificial nail products as well as how to recognize nail diseases and disorders. - By knowing proper nail care products and techniques, you can provide visible results to customers' hands and nails. |
| Fragrance - The fragrance section discusses the creation and composition of fragrances, fragrance forms, image and fragrance classifications, bath and body products and how to sell fragrance products. - We are surrounded by sensations and chief among them is scent. Is it any wonder, that fragrance holds such a very important position in the cosmetics industry? |
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The Male Market - Chapter Eleven examines the variety of skin care and fragrance products and their uses available to men. - Over the last few decades the male market has expanded to the point where it now includes skin care products and pre- and post-shaving products. |
| Aromatherapy - Aromatherapy is using fragrance in a therapeutic or healing manner. This chapter investigates how certain fragrance ingredients have been incorporated into cosmetic products to produce effects that range from energizing to relaxation to healing. - Essential oils have been used for thousands of years in medicines, fragrances and cosmetics. Is it any wonder, then, that the field of aromatherapy is thriving? |
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Unit Two: Sales and Merchandising Unit Two is the sales and merchandising section covering communication and customer service, selling, visual merchandising and inventory management. |
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Communication - Communication is an extremely important factor in dealing with customers on a day-to-day basis. You can be the most knowledgeable person on cosmetics, but unless you learn how to listen to the customer, you will not be successful. This chapter focuses on the different modes of communication and gives helpful tips on how to overcome the problems of communication. - How well we communicate and listen to customers is an important influence on how well we will satisfy their needs. |
| Customer Service - From communication comes customer service. How many times have you walked into a business and received bad customer service? It is a well-known fact that people are more likely to tell someone about the bad service they received than about the good. This section examines what constitutes good and bad customer service. - Customers have certain expectations of you. It is important that you understand these expectations in order to satisfy all of their needs. |
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Selling - Becoming a good salesperson is based upon being able to satisfy your customers' needs. In this chapter you learn the steps of a sale from the approach to the close while maintaining customer satisfaction. - There are many types of sales approaches you can use. Those that work have a common denominator: identifying and satisfying your customers' needs. |
| Visual Merchandising and Display - How can you encourage customers to want to buy a product? Chapter Four explains the many types of store fixtures, various types of store set-ups, different kind of displays and how to utilize them to your advantage. - How you set up your department plays an important role in whether or not your customers will purchase products. |
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Inventory Management - To be a successful salesperson, you should have control over your inventory. It is important to be knowledgeable in the 'numbers' side of the industry as well as the 'beauty' side. This section gives readers information on sales reports and quotas, inventory levels, stock turnover and security methods. - If a customer wants a product that's not in stock, chances are you will lose a sale. Inventory management is crucial in the successful functioning of a cosmetics area. |
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