All About ICATS.

Tailored to your needs, our course and units are written by industry and academic experts and are specifically designed to suit those working in the Aroma Trades. All delivery is remote via our bespoke interactive platform.

Accredited by IFEAT, your learning is enriched and supported by industry-expert authors, consultants and tutors, leading you to the esteemed IFEAT Full Diploma or Certificate. Units are assignment-based so no attendance is needed and there are no exams allowing you to pursue your studies when it suits you.

ICATS was created by industry expert Dr. Tony Curtis to meet the Aroma Trades industry's need for flexible, yet rigorous specialist education. For over 30 years, ICATS has provided quality distance-learning materials for Continuing Professional Development. ICATS supports professionals in various roles with courses including chemistry, biosciences, maths and statistics, technical, flavour and fragrance, so they can reach their full potential and bring extra skills to their organisation.

Core Team

Education Manager

Lindsay Smith

lindsay.smith@ifeat.org

Education Programme Officer

Sheila Russell

sheila.russell@ifeat.org

Wider Team.

The course is developed by leading industry professionals and academics with extensive experience in the Aroma Trades. It is regularly updated to reflect the dynamic and highly technical nature of the sector. Our contributors bring outstanding credentials to the programme. Past and present course authors include experts in Aroma Trades legislation and regulation, internationally recognised flavour specialists, former presidents of the British Society of Perfumers, the current president of the American Society of Perfumers, respected perfume chemists, academics, published authors, and recipients of the prestigious IFEAT Medal.