Online Class: Soap Making 101

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7Lessons
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20Exams &
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7Hours
average time -
0.7CEUs
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Video Audit
Available
Course Description
"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 Motivation
- Do you wish you could sample the many different soap recipes that are available?
- Are you thinking of all of the personalized gifts you could give for Christmas, birthdays or other reasons to celebrate?
- Or maybe you’re thinking about trying to put your natural knack for crafting into a profitable small business?
Lesson 1: Soap Making History (the history, plus basic required ingredients and tools)
Lesson 2: The Science of Making Soap (the materials and science; fillers and fragrances, etc.)
Lesson 3: Making Soaps--Basic Recipes (Fruit Soaps, Veggie Soaps, Spicy Soaps, etc.)
Lesson 4: Signature Soap Recipes (Aromatherapy, color and herbs – and more!)
Lesson 5: Special Soaps (Shampoos, antiseptics and bath salts, etc.)
Lesson 6: Problems with Making Soap (common problems and quick, practical fixes)
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Soap Making History
The history of soap. Basic ingredients and tools needed.Lesson 2: The Science of Making Soap
The materials and science of making soap. Fillers and fragrances; water/fat ratios.Lesson 3: Making Soaps: Basic Recipes
Instructions and ingredients of basic soaps. Making Fruit Soaps, Vegetable Soaps, Spicy Soaps.Lesson 4: Signature Soap Recipes
Creating a signature soap that appeals to friends, family, or customers. Aromatherapy, colors, and herbs. Recipes to try.Lesson 5: Special Soaps
In 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 Soap
This lesson will go over some problems and solutions in making soap.Lesson 7: The Business of Selling Your Soaps
In this lesson, we will discuss the business of selling soap: How to figure costs of labor and material, and marketing stratagies.
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize soap making history.
- Summarize the science of making soap.
- Make soaps.
- Summarize signature soap recipes.
- Describe making special soaps.
- Describe problems with making soap.
- Summarize the business of selling your soaps.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

Student Testimonials
- "i would like to thank the instructor for the great job and wish you all the best." -- Celine Z.
- "Thank you I learned more than I can possibly explain in these little boxes." -- Sharon C.
- "I enjoyed this course! Very detailed and positive experience." -- Kathy B.
- "All of the course was helpful, I can use all of it to help me start my business. Thank you." -- Cassia H.
- "Loved taking the course and found it very helpful, and found the instructor to be very fast with reply and exams. Great course." -- Maude C.
- "Found it very interesting and Helpful I am now taking Armotheraphy class," -- Maude C.
- "I enjoyed how easy they walked you through the whole process. In addition, they had available sights to find for more information. I really enjoyed this class. Thank you!" -- marcia F.
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