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Use Essential Oils with Confidence
For Your Wellness or Business

This practical online course is for anyone in New Zealand who loves essential oils. Learn how to blend them safely for wellness and create your own products like balms and sprays. We also show you how to start a small business in NZ, from pricing to selling online.

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ICOES + CPD
Endorsed Certificate
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Where this can take you

Upskill. Career or Business. Made for New Zealand.

Whatever you are here for, these are the kinds of roles your new skills could lead to:

Aromatherapy Assistant
Natural Products Maker
Wellness Consultant
Spa Assistant
Essential Oils Retailer
Aromatherapy Business Owner
Curriculum

What You’ll Learn.

5 modules · 50 lessons · Study at your own pace

01Welcome & IntroductionFree
02What Essential Oils Are and Where They Come From
03How Essential Oils Are Extracted
04Understanding Oil Chemistry Without the Jargon
05The Most Useful Oils to Know First
06How to Read an Essential Oil Label
07Assessing Quality: What Separates a Good Oil from a Poor One
08How to Smell and Evaluate an Oil
09Storing and Caring for Your Oils
10Sourcing Oils in New Zealand: What to Look For in a Supplier
11Building Your Starter Collection
Included with your course

Your 24/7 AI Tutor.

It knows where you are

Your tutor sees the lesson you are on and what you have covered, so every answer fits your progress.

Explains Until You Get It

Confused by a concept? Ask for a simpler take, a real-world example, or a quick quiz to test yourself.

There at 11pm

Study when it suits you. Your tutor is available around the clock, every day of your enrolment.

Inside this course · Your tutor
I want to make a calming balm to sell at a market in Wellington. What do I need to know about labelling it correctly in NZ without making a therapeutic claim?
That's a great goal. When labelling your balm in New Zealand, you must list all ingredients in order of quantity. You could describe it as a 'relaxing' balm, but avoid making a therapeutic claim like saying it 'treats anxiety'. This helps you stay compliant with Commerce Commission rules. Would you like to go through the specific labelling requirements for cosmetics in NZ?
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Charlotte Reeve
has successfully completed the
Certificate in Essential Oils NZ
Issued by Modern Education New Zealand
Certificate No. ME-2026-04871
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Your certificate

Proof of What You Know.

Endorsed

Endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards, and CPD-eligible.

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Made to share

A printed hard copy is included with upfront enrolment, and a digital version for LinkedIn and your CV.

Student reviews

What People Are Saying.

5 average rating

Set up a plant styling business, and maintain it too

The content was clear and practical — including the set-up of a plant styling business, and ongoing maintenance too.

Emily P. · Verified student

The financial part of the business

Learning about the financial part of the business.

Kristine S. · Verified student

The first weeks are the foundation, not a warm-up

The first weeks in the home are not a warm-up phase, they are the foundation. The guidance we give owners during this window can prevent months of remedial work later, making early intervention one of the most powerful tools we have as trainers.

Gaylene D. · Verified student
What you get

Everything Included.

In this course

50 lessons across 5 modules, read, listen, or watch every one
Your 24/7 AI tutor, built into every lesson
Assessments and your ICOES-endorsed, CPD-eligible certificate
12 months access, with extensions available on request

As a Modern Edu student

Student discount on any additional course
Printed hard-copy edition of your course
More student extras on the way
How it works

Four Steps to Your Certificate.

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Start lesson 1 right now, free. See the course and meet your tutor before paying anything.

02

Enrol Easily

Pick the option that suits you. Every option is covered by the 14-day guarantee.

03

Make Real Progress

Read, listen, or watch each lesson. Go at your own pace with your tutor beside you.

04

Get Your Certificate

Pass your assessments and receive your endorsed, verifiable certificate.

Enrolment

Easy Ways to Get Started.

Try the first lesson free. When you are ready, split it into four with Afterpay or Klarna, save $140 upfront, or take the simple weekly plan.

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Before you enrol

Is It Right for You?

This course is for you if

Anyone in NZ curious about using essential oils safely for personal or family wellness.
Hobbyists who want to start making and selling their own natural skincare or home products.
Yoga teachers, massage therapists, or wellness workers wanting to add aromatherapy skills.
People looking for a structured, practical way to learn without the jargon.

It is probably not for you if

Anyone needing to become a registered clinical aromatherapist. This course is not that pathway.
People looking for a formal, NZQA-accredited qualification. Our courses are for professional development.
Those wanting in-person, hands-on workshops. This course is fully online.
Anyone needing specific medical advice. This course is for wellness, not a substitute for seeing a doctor.

14-Day Money-Back Guarantee.

Try the full course for two weeks. If it is not for you, we refund you in full. No questions asked, no conditions.

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Good to know

Common Questions.

Do I need any experience with essential oils to start this course?+
No prior experience is needed. The course starts from the beginning, covering what essential oils are, where they come from, and how to read a label. It builds from there at a steady pace, so you can start with no background at all.
What does the course cover?+
There are 50 lessons across 5 modules. You will learn how oils are made and assessed, how to blend and dilute safely, how to make products like body oils, balms, scrubs, and room sprays, and how to start a small business in New Zealand. There are also lessons on NZ regulations around therapeutic claims and how to sell at markets or online.
How long will it take to complete?+
The course is mapped at around 119 hours of study. If you want to move faster, there is a fast-track path that covers the core material in about 10 hours. You have 12 months access, so you can study at whatever pace suits you.
What certificate do I receive, and is it recognised?+
You receive a Certificate in Essential Oils NZ, issued by Modern Education New Zealand. The course is accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards). This is not a qualification registered with NZQA, but the certificate is independently endorsed and can be added to your CV or portfolio.
How is this different from watching YouTube videos on essential oils?+
YouTube gives you scattered clips with no structure and no way to check what is safe or accurate. This course is built in a logical order, covers NZ-specific topics like Commerce Commission rules around therapeutic claims and setting up a business structure here, and includes an AI tutor you can ask questions as you go. You also get a documented certificate at the end.
I want to start a small essential oils business in New Zealand. Will this course help?+
Yes. There are several lessons focused on exactly that, including choosing a business model, setting up your business structure in New Zealand, pricing, packaging, selling at markets, selling online, and building a client base in the NZ wellness industry. There is also a lesson on NZ regulations and what you can and cannot say when making claims about your products.

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Start with the free first lesson, or enrol on the spot from $25 a week.

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