Olay launches Introduction to Cosmetic Science course on Coursera | Education News
OLAY, a skincare company, has launched a new specialization course on Coursera, an online learning platform. The Introduction to Cosmetic Science and Ingredients is OLAY’s first specialization course on the platform and is designed to educate learners on skin care fundamentals and encourage more learners to enter the cosmetic science field.
Under this course, OLAY and Coursera will provide $2 million in scholarships over three years for the course to anyone interested in cosmetic science. From 2024 until 2026, 5,000 recipients will receive a one year subscription to Coursera Plus, which also includes more than 6,900 courses, as well as entry-level Professional Certificates and hands-on projects that teach job-relevant business, technology, and data science skills.
This new specialization course will be taught by in-house cosmetic scientists. This course will teach students about the history of the cosmetic industry while helping them understand key ingredients in various cosmetic products and how they affect the biological structure of the skin. By the end of the four-course program, learners will be able to understand:
— Skin physiology and how to create a model of the skin
— Skin care, skin concerns, and how to identify effective skin care ingredients
–Fundamental approaches and best practices to create innovative and sustainable cosmetic formulations
–Best practices and ways to implement cosmetic quality control and safety methods
The course will be taught in English, and the duration will be 1 month at 10 hours a week, with flexible schedule.