Shades of Change – The Science of Skin Pigmentation
Anyone
Anyone who wants a structured theoretical foundation in pigmentation science (note: hands-on clinical procedures remain dependent on local licensure and regulations)
Assess pigmentary disorders safely and plan treatment with clinical precision.
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.”
“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.”
“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.”
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 who wants a structured theoretical foundation in pigmentation science (note: hands-on clinical procedures remain dependent on local licensure and regulations)
Registered nurses who want to specialise in dermatology and cosmetic skin treatments
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, treatment planning, and post-treatment support where pigment control impacts both safety and outcomes
1 course in skin science · 1 focused lecture · Assessment in every course · Immediate, long-term access
Theory diploma when every assessment is passed, and a separate hands-on diploma. Counts towards the full NAA certification pathway.
Structured online lectures you can revisit at any time.
Assessments in each included course and a verifiable theory diploma.
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…
Read more about SirilChoose online theory alone, or theory with hands-on training.
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It is designed for licensed healthcare providers (MDs, nurses, dentists), but anyone can buy the course for the theoretical content.
No. This is a theory-based course focused on foundational science, assessment structure, and treatment planning principles.
Yes. The course is built to support consultation, risk screening, treatment planning, and relapse prevention through a structured framework.
No. This is a foundation and essential module.
A knowledge test, plus downloadable reference tools such as checklists and assessment sheets.
Yes, a digital diploma is provided upon successful completion.
You receive immediate access, with ongoing availability according to NAA platform terms.
Shades of Change – The Science of Skin Pigmentation