Overview of NPA Certification License and Qualification Programs

What “Certification License” means:
NPA certification + permission to display the NPA badge and be listed in our directory (a private accreditation, not a government licence).

Looking for comprehensive training? See the CPD-Certified NPA Diploma — English | Português (Brasil).
Diploma graduates can use the Fast-Track Application to get certified.

Choose your path to NPA Certification:

Already established or NPA-trained?
Apply via Fast-Track Application — €150 (portfolio + practices review). If approved, activate your annual badge & directory license. Apply now →

New to NPA standards?
Take the NPA Individual Perfumer & Business Certification Program — €300 €150 (limited offer). Self-paced. Includes your first year of badge & directory license when you pass. Start anytime →

Running a school?
Educational Body Certification — from €500. Curriculum & faculty review. Learn more →

Why Choose NPA Certification?

Reputation: Over 16 years of experience in educating natural perfumers.
Expertise: Instructors with over 30 years of combined industry experience.
Accreditation: The Natural Perfume Academy is CPD certified, ensuring high standards of education and recognition.

The Benefits

Trust & Proof

Official NPA Certification Badge (Individual / Business / Educational Body) + brand-use license.
Transparency Level Badge (Green / Amber / Yellow) showing your current % natural & ethical alignment.
(Optional) Product Badge for each certified perfume (SKU-level claim).

Findability & Visibility

Directory listing on the NPA Certified Directory with logo, links, level, and short bio (always-on while licensed).
Spotlight features: eligibility for our Monthly Certified Member Spotlight across NPA Press, site, and socials.
Editorial placement: 2 feature per month available and optional (article, interview, or case study).
Social amplification: routine re-sharing of launches and wins from certified members’ channels (tag us; we boost).

Community & Credibility

International peer network of verified natural perfumers, brands, suppliers, and schools.
Competition privileges: priority/early access, certified-only categories, and juried feedback options.
Speaking & teaching opportunities: consideration for guest lectures, podcast slots, and panel invitations.
Member resources: practical guides (supplier vetting, wild-foraging rules, compliance checklists), member-only office hours.

Staying Current (included via NBPC membership — no extra cost)

Regulatory & standards updates (concise, actionable) with plug-and-play wording for product pages and labels.
Ethics refreshers & best-practice briefs (sourcing, transparency disclosures, claims language).

Note: These resources are provided through the Natural Botanical Perfumers Club (NBPC) at no additional charge to members. Certification is not required to access them.