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Certificate of Herbal Product Manufacturing

Botanicals and plants are much-loved ingredients in many products, from health and wellbeing to beauty and household cleaners. So, if you want to use herbs to create your own products – whether as a hobby or to start a lucrative business – this professional development course is ideal for you.
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Delivery Method
100% Online
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Study Hours
50 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

A growing interest in natural products has boosted herbal product popularity. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, herbal enthusiast or wellness professional, this course will help you develop high-quality, compliant and market-ready herbal products.

The Certificate of Herbal Product Manufacturing is a professional development course that will provide the knowledge and skills you need to create, produce and market herbal-based products.

In this herbal product manufacturing course, you will explore the history and traditions of herbal medicine, current market trends and important legal considerations in product development. You will also learn how to source, grow, harvest, and process herbs for a variety of uses using sustainable and eco-friendly practices.

You will explore essential oils and herbal chemistry to create a variety of herbal products, including foods, cosmetics, tinctures, infusions, and home-care items. You will also learn essential business skills like branding, marketing, pricing, and logistics to help you build a profitable business.

On completion of this course, you will feel confident to create and market high-quality herbal products.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Unit 1: Introduction to Herbal Industries
  • Introduction to herbal industries
  • History and traditions of herbal products
  • History of herbal products in australia
  • Herbal industries
  • Market trends
  • Legal overview
  • Running a herbal-based business
Unit 2: Sourcing and Processing Raw Materials
  • Sourcing and processing raw materials
  • Growing, harvesting, and buying herbs
  • Growing herbs
  • Harvesting herbs
  • Buying herbs
  • Post-harvest processing
  • Essential oils, hydrosols, and active compounds
  • Herb chemistry and potency
  • Storage and quality control
Unit 3: Skin Care and Cosmetics
  • Skin care and cosmetics
  • Basic cosmetic science
  • Herbal skincare formulations
  • Preservatives and safety
  • Natural preservatives
  • Working with essential oils
  • Facial care products
  • Body care products
  • Packaging and shelf life
Unit 4: Personal Hygiene and Hair Products
  • Personal hygiene and hair products
  • Tooth powders and mouthwashes
  • Herbal soaps and body washes
  • Herbal shampoos, conditioners, and hair rinses
  • Bath products
  • Safety: allergies, sensitivities, and patch testing
Unit 5: Herbal Wellbeing Products
  • Herbal wellbeing products
  • Herbal infusions
  • Herbal decoctions
  • Tinctures
  • Poultices
  • Herbal salves
  • Aromatherapy
  • Balancing therapeutic claims with compliance
Unit 6: Herbal Foods and Edibles
  • Herbal foods and edibles
  • Licensing and permits for food businesses
  • Food safety programs
  • Food safety supervisors
  • Staff training and hygiene
  • Premises and equipment standards
  • Labelling and packaging compliance
  • Application and renewal process
  • Creating herbal products
  • Food-grade safety, hygiene, and shelf stability
  • Herbal food product marketing
Unit 7: Herbal Crafts and Home Products
  • Herbal crafts and home products
  • Decorative and lifestyle herbal products
  • Herbal cleaning products
  • Safe essential oils
  • Sustainability and eco-friendly alternatives
Unit 8: Business Essentials
  • Business essentials
  • Developing a business plan
  • Risk management and insurance
  • Insurance
  • Branding
  • Marketing strategies
  • Customer engagement
  • Customer engagement
  • Cottage business vs scalable enterprises
  • Logistics and supply chain management
  • Pricing strategies
  • Delivery options
  • Retail options
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Estimated Duration
50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes

Professional Development for:

  • Herbalist
  • Herbal medicine manufacturer
  • Herbal medicine practitioner
  • Herbal medicine sales
  • Wellness professional
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Certificate of Herbal Product Manufacturing
$499.00
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