Frequently Asked Questions

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What is required to sign up for the course?

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To be admitted to the course, the student must:

  • Have the intention to complete the entire course until the certificate is awarded
  • Have access to the internet
  • Become a member of the Italian Society for Hair Science and Restoration / TrichoItalia, valid for one year

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What does the course consist of?

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The Online Training Course in Hair Science and Trichology consists of 6-7 topic modules, which are then further divided into multiple lessons. The lessons are in video/pdf files format and can be studied online, as well as downloaded onto a personal computer for offline access. At the end of each module there is a short quiz, which the student must successfully complete before being able to progress to the next module.

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What is the examination procedure?

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When the student has completed all course modules and feels ready to take the exam, they must email the course administrators at segreteria@sitri.it, who will then make the final exam available to the student on the teaching platform.

The final exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions covering the whole program, and must be taken online. The student must obtain a minimum mark of 60% in order to pass the exam. Once the student has successfully passed the exam they will receive a S.I.Tri. Certificate of Participation. If a student is unable to pass the exam the first time, there will be the possibility to sit the exam a second time.

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How do I study online?

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During your enrollment, you will nominate a username and password that will allow you to access the teaching platform any time you are connected to the internet.  The Training Course is divided into sections, each section being composed of a certain number of lessons. The lessons are in video/pdf format and can be studied both online or from files downloaded onto a personal computer, allowing the student to study even when not connected to the internet.  At the end of each section there is a small multiple choice quiz which must be taken online. Once the student passes this quiz, he or she is able to continue on to the next section.

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Why should I take this course?

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By the end of the course, the participant will have acquired the knowledge and skills to distinguish them from the competition. The course allows participants to understand the pathologies of the scalp and of hair as well as become capable of giving not only correct aesthetic consultations but also advice based on science.

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What qualification is acquired by taking the course?

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The Online Training Course in Hair Science and Trichology is an independent course of study not sponsored by any commercial company in the sector.  Upon completion of the course, the student will receive an official S.I.Tri. Certificate of Completion.

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How long does the course last?

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The course duration is open, allowing the student to take as much time as is needed to complete the course. Usually, the Online Training Course in Hair Science and Trichology is completed within an academic school year, however the course has rolling admissions so that students may sign up for the course at any time during the year.

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Who are the Docents?

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The docents, or instructors, for the course are professionals, doctors, biologists, and chemists, all of whom belong to the Italian Society of Hair Science and Restoration (S.I.Tri.). S.I.Tri. is a scientific, apolitical, non-profit association promoting and supporting the study and practice of Trichology. The S.I.Tri. statute states its aim of promoting the continued development of Trichology, including through teaching. We are the largest European Association in Trichology.