Online Class: Soap Making 101
|  | | | If you've been looking for a easy to follow beginning soap making class, this one will meet your needs. Best of all, it's self-paced and online so no parking or scheduling problems and no babysitter issues. Why not join and learn a refreshing skill? | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $30.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $55.00 |
Learn the foundations of soap making: the history behind the craft; basic melt and pour techniques, popular cold-process methods; how to create your own recipes (using a simple set formula); how to create signature soaps, basic aromatherapy, special soaps and what to do when your recipes need a little fine tuning. Earn a certificate (both hard copy and electronic) upon successful completion (additional charges apply). UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions.
 Course Description Learn how to make your own soap in our self-paced online course. If you've always wanted to try different soap-making recipes, create your own signature items for personal use, for gifts or for profit, or just learn about what goes into making a soap, this class is for you! With or without any experience you will learn the foundations of soap making: the history behind the craft; basic melt and pour techniques, popular cold-process methods; how to create your own recipes (using a simple set formula); how to create signature soaps, basic aromatherapy, special soaps and what to do when your recipes need a little fine tuning. Best of all the course has video demonstrations of the soap-making techniques as well as photos, step-by-step instructions and your instructor will not only be grading quizzes and assignments but is available through our class email to answer questions. "Handmade" things are springing up everywhere -- in stores, boutiques, as take out food and in health care items. People are returning to the retro feeling of "home made" from home decor to high end, custom embellished clothing to homey foods. Soap can be a big part of this retro trend. Take advantage of this marketing trend and profit from your tiny investment in this class. Soap making is actually easy. The lessons provide recipes for soaps in several lessons. They have been tested. You can use them "as is" or, at completion of the course, feel confident about personalizing the recipes to make them your own. Included are marketing ideas to get you thinking about how to name, how to make them special with your package and styling and how to price them for both wholesale and retail applications. Learn a new creative 'art'! Try Soap Making today!
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Soap Making HistoryThe history of soap. Basic ingredients and tools needed. | Lesson 2: The Science of Making SoapThe materials and science of making soap. Fillers and fragrances. water/fat ratios. | Lesson 3: Making Soaps: Basic RecipesInstructions and ingredients of basic soaps. Making Fruit Soaps, Vegetable Soaps, Spicy Soaps. | Lesson 4: Signature Soap RecipesCreating a signature soap that appeals to friends, family or customers. Aromatherapy, colors, and herbs. Recipes to try. | Lesson 5: Special SoapsIn this lesson you will add other knowledge to your basics to give you more choices in your soap making. Topics will include how to make shampoos, antiseptics and bath salts. | Lesson 6: Problems with Making SoapThis lesson will go over some problems and solutions to making soap. | Lesson 7: The Business of Selling Your SoapsIn this lesson we will discuss the business of selling soap. How to figure costs of labor and material and Marketing stratagies. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Certificate of Merit
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
To save your award and have a hard-copy delivered, there is a $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online.
Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Soap Making 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 33022 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Course Review | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $30 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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"This is a great course for beginners and is perfect for anyone who would like to try their hand at this traditional craft."
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