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Shades of Change – The Science of Skin Pigmentation

Assess pigmentary disorders safely and plan treatment with clinical precision.

  • Assess pigmentary disorders safely and plan treatment with clinical precision.
  • A foundation course in pigmentation science, clinical assessment, and risk-aware treatment planning for aesthetic practice.
  • Built for licensed healthcare providers (MDs, nurses, dentists). Available to anyone who wants the theory.
  • Lectures, tests, resources and expert-led teaching
  • Clinical frameworks and decision tools
  • Diploma and hands-on eligibility
Shades of Change – The Science of Skin Pigmentation
What students say

Reviews from module participants

From professionals who have completed the foundation module.

“Botulinum toxin looks simple until a patient comes back with a result you did not intend. Understanding the muscle, the dose and the diffusion is what separates a predictable outcome from a lucky one.”

Dr. Carl Westerby, MD Dr. Carl Westerby, MD
“Every injector should be able to recognise a vascular event and act on it within minutes. We teach the anatomy and the technique, but we also teach what to do on the worst day of your clinical career.”

Dr. Naveed Muradi Dr. Naveed Muradi Aesthetic doctor, Founder
“Regenerative treatments ask a different question than fillers do. Not what shape do I want today, but what tissue quality am I building over the next two years. Practitioners who make that shift get better long-term results and far fewer surprises.”

Dr. Tom S. Decates, MD, PhD Dr. Tom S. Decates, MD, PhD Physician, complications specialist
Who this module is for

Who is this module for?

Pigmentary concerns are common, but they are rarely straightforward. Similar-looking presentations can have different drivers, different relapse risks, and different treatment sensitivities. When assessment is shallow or triggers are missed, pigment can worsen, become persistent, or relapse quickly. This course gives you the foundational science and clinical structure needed to make safer decisions, plan with more consistency, and communicate more clearly with patients about timelines, risk, and expectations.

Anyone

Anyone

Anyone who wants a structured theoretical foundation in pigmentation science (note: hands-on clinical procedures remain dependent on local licensure and regulations)

Registered nurses

Registered nurses

Registered nurses who want to specialise in dermatology and cosmetic skin treatments

Licensed healthcare providers (MDs, nurses, dentists) working with aes

Licensed healthcare providers (MDs, nurses, dentists) working with aes

Licensed healthcare providers (MDs, nurses, dentists) working with aesthetic skin treatments who want a strong, clinically grounded framework for pigmentation

Practitioners involved in consultation, pre-treatment screening, treat

Practitioners involved in consultation, pre-treatment screening, treat

Practitioners involved in consultation, pre-treatment screening, treatment planning, and post-treatment support where pigment control impacts both safety and outcomes

Module structure

How this module is structured

In-depth Online Theory

1 course in skin science · 1 focused lecture · Assessment in every course · Immediate, long-term access

Diploma & Certification

Theory diploma when every assessment is passed, and a separate hands-on diploma. Counts towards the full NAA certification pathway.

Curriculum

What you will learn

01 Shades of Change – The Science of Skin Pigmentation
The online theory

What's included in the online theory

1 online lecture

Structured online lectures you can revisit at any time.

Tests & diploma

Assessments in each included course and a verifiable theory diploma.

About the instructors

Taught by practising international clinicians

Siril Engh Gundersen

Siril Engh Gundersen

Lecturer and Clinical Educator

Siril Engh Gundersen is a licensed skin therapist with over two decades of experience in dermatological treatments and professional education, including at Senzie Akademiet in Norway. She holds additional qualifications…

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