You may be considering a career as a makeup artist, but after a quick Google search, you may be a little confused! Here’s the thing: There are different types of makeup certificates available through QC’s different courses. I know, I know… now you might be like “Seriously? There are different types?!” But just relax, we’ll get you all sorted!
Earning any makeup certificate is a great way to make yourself stand out from your competition. It shows that you have the skills as well as the passion! And, with the completion of our Master Makeup Artistry, Makeup Artistry, or Special FX Makeup courses, you’ll be eligible to apply for the MAC Pro Student Membership!
But before you sign up for just any online makeup course, you should know the benefits of each one. What exactly each certificate is good for? Through some of QC Makeup Academy’s courses, you’ll earn title designations along with your official certificate of completion. That means you might become “Jane Doe, MIMP” after graduation. Confused? We’ll go over those, too!
Before you start freaking out at all your options, keep reading, and we’ll break it down together!
Which Course to Take:
What it’s Good for:
Becoming a MIMP™ will prepare you for a successful makeup career in many fields. During the Master Makeup Artistry course, you’ll learn different styles of makeup. You’ll learn makeup techniques for bridal, theater, television, or film!
The Master Makeup Artistry course is great for anyone just starting out. And even if you’re an established MUA, you’ll still find a professional designation helpful! While this is our most comprehensive course, it’s still beginner-friendly. We recommend the course for anyone who hasn’t done professional makeup training before. It lays the foundation for some of our more advanced courses!
Certified International Makeup Professional™
Which Course to Take:
What it’s Good for:
Becoming a CIMP™ also opens the door to the makeup industry for you! The Makeup Artistry course is a bit more basic than the Master Makeup Artistry course. It doesn’t cover advanced techniques or makeup for film and theatre. The difference may seem small but it’s something you need to consider when choosing a course.
International Special FX Makeup Professional™
Which Course to Take:
What it’s Good for:
Becoming an ISMP™ is something you can consider after taking Master Makeup Artistry. Did you know that you get a brief introduction to special FX in the Master Makeup Artistry course? That being said, you don’t need to complete the Master course as a pre-requisite for this course!
Although you can take this as a standalone course, some find it handy to understand other foundational areas of makeup first. This is a specialty course after all! Earning this designation is a great way to show that you have the skills to work in the SFX makeup industry!
Many SFX makeup artists work in television, film, or theater. But of course, there are so many other jobs in special effects makeup!
Certified International Styling Professional™
Which Course to Take:
What it’s Good for:
Being a CISP™ shows that you have the fashion training the industry is looking for! In QC’s Fashion Styling course, you’ll cover things like the history of fashion and how to make certain body types look best! Many professional makeup artists choose to round out their skills with a fashion styling certification, too. Provide your clients with a head-to-toe makeover!
International Skincare Consultant™
Which Course to Take:
What it’s Good for:
Becoming an ISP™ allows you to continue to help your clients feel amazing even after getting up from the makeup chair. QC Makeup Academy offers an in-depth skincare course that will teach you to help clients keep their skin glowing! Having your certificate is great for setting yourself apart from other artists.
QC Makeup Academy’s Executive MUA, Nathan Johnson, considers this course foundational for any kind of makeup artistry. He even suggests taking the workshop before jumping into your Master Makeup Artistry course!
Other Certificates
All of QC’s courses offer a certificate of completion. QC Makeup Academy’s training is recognized all over the world as professional MUA training! Keep reading for some of the other certifications we offer…
Hair Styling Essentials Certification
Students who complete our Hair Styling Essentials course get this certificate upon completion! The course is perfect for MUAs looking to add to their services or just anyone who wants to learn more about hairstyling!
Global Beauty Workshop Certification
MUAs should definitely add the Global Beauty Workshop certification to their set of qualifications. The course teaches students different cultural definitions of beauty. It examines diverse skin tones and conditions and gives you an in-depth study of how to work with diverse clientele!
Airbrush Makeup Workshop Certification
Knowing how to airbrush will bring your makeup skills to the next level. An Airbrush Makeup Workshop certification will definitely be worth showing off!
QC Makeup Academy Student Ambassador Whitney Conn considers airbrushing an incredibly versatile skill to have. In her review of the course, she says that it’s a very impressive skill to add to your portfolio. From bridal to fantasy application, there’s a completely new area of makeup just waiting to be explored!
Portfolio Development Certificate
Speaking of portfolios – there’s nothing better than to have the opportunity to grow your portfolio under the expert eye of a professional makeup artist. Whether you’re an experienced MUA or just figuring it out, the Portfolio Development Workshop will teach you how to present your work. It covers doing professional photoshoots of your work as well as how to build your brand—all under the watchful eye of your personal tutor!
Phew! That’s quite a lot to take in! If you’re still unsure about what course might be best for you, don’t hesitate to reach out to any member of our Student Support Staff! And remember: don’t get overwhelmed by all the options QC Makeup Academy has to offer!
How do you apply to become a blogger for the qc website??
Hi Kristina! Our marketing and content staff at our headquarters do all the blogging 🙂
I am currently enrolled in both the Master Makeup Artistry course and the SFX Course and I LOVE them. The tutors are helpful and I haven’t had any issues so far!
We’re so glad to hear that Chelsea!
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really enjoying the Master Makeup Artistry course!!!
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That’s great Emily! We hope to welcome you to the school! Don’t hesitate to get in contact with us if you have any questions 🙂
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I am taking the Skin Care program, as well as Hair Styling, in High School I was highly criticized for my bad skin that was oily and acne prone, I had no idea how to fix my hair, this was the day the internet wasn’t even the go-to for quick and easy tutorials, my age is 32 with 5 kids, and I think I can turn this into something big. Especially since I am recovering from depression, I have now created a goal.
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I will be enrolling in SFX and the skin care course very soon, this has taught me so much throughout the course and I’m excited to learn more.
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I am currently enrolled in the makeup artistry and hair styling essentials courses. I am loving it so far. I love that you can go at your own pace and everyone is so helpful. I have been recommending QC Academy to my friends who are interested. I did not have confidence applying makeup before attending this academy, but I am gaining that confidence. I am even in talks with someone to do their makeup for their wedding. I am so glad I was introduced to the QC Academy by my husband who is also attending.
I am a total makeup addict so I am extremely interested in learning as much as I can and possibly turning my love into a career.
That sounds great Danielle. Feel free to contact our Student Support Staff if you have any questions about QC 🙂
I am looking into enrolling and decided I will be a future qc makeup academy student! I can’t wait!
Hi Angelica, we can’t wait to welcome you to the school! Please get in touch if you have any questions about enrollment
This site is so informative without even joining up for any courses yet…its awesome. So much great advise and makeup hairstyle ideas, for anyone in a beauty career or wanting to start one this is the blog to read for sure.
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Hi Leddie! We’re so happy to hear that!
What an amazing post, it contains a lot o for helpful information about the available courses. Thank you
I am currently enrolled in the Master Makeup Artistry and Pro Makeup Workshop courses. These are so easy to follow, and Tutors are super helpful!!
Whats the best combination of courses to be a freelance makeup artist?
Hey Allison! We recommend our Master Makeup Artistry course to anyone who hasn’t had formal makeup training before. It’s our most popular course! We also have our Makeup Artistry course, which is a shorter course and covers less than our Master Makeup Artistry, but also costs a bit less. From there, we have a ton of speciality courses, like Airbrush Makeup, Portfolio Development, or Special Effects. These speciality programs are a great way to build on the skills you learn in Master Makeup Artistry and focus on a specific area in the industry. Don’t hesitate to contact us with any other questions! Our Student Support Staff would be happy to help 🙂
I can’t wait to finally become a makeup artist! This class is amazing, to be able to do it all online and on your own paste. I have a child so that is really helpful to me
That’s great! Our self-paced courses are great for managing a busy life (which I’m sure you have as a parent!). Let us know if you have any questions!
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I absolutely love all the blogs and this school. I can’t wait to get started!
I am currently enrolled in the master makeup course and enjoying it so much! Looking forward to the next course, any recommendations?
I have just enrolled and so excited to get started!
I would like to know if the makeup artistry course is still available.
Hi Huda! Our Master Makeup Artistry and Makeup Artistry courses are always available! We’re an online, self-paced school, so you can start (and finish) whenever suits you! Don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to enroll or have any other questions!
I can’t wait to start my career as an MIMP ❤️ Super excited!
We’re excited for you Kendra! Good luck!
the scavenger hunt was fun!
We’re so glad you enjoyed it Ashley!
I’m really interested in the Global Beauty Workshop because it comes with the Henna paste. Does that course teach ways to use the henna paste?
Hi Rachel! Our Global Beauty Workshop is great! And yes, in the fourth and final unit, you cover extensively how to work with henna! You can see an outline of what will be covered in the course here. Feel free to contact us with any other questions!
I would like to take the makeup artistry class and combine it with the hair styling course. But I would like to be able to do makeup for all skin colo, especially darker skins. I don’t know if you have any suggestions for me. Thanks
Hi Vanessa! We do recommend starting out with Master Makeup Artistry, especially if you haven’t had any formal makeup training before. Hair Styling is a great addition to your makeup certification too! As for doing makeup on various skin tones, we have our Global Beauty Workshop, which covers a variety of skin tones as well as cultural makeup for weddings, etc. So I would totally recommend the Global Beauty Workshop if you want to go further into working on various skin tones! Don’t hesitate to contact us with any other questions Vanessa!
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We’re glad you enjoyed the scavenger hunt Tanya!
Just enrolled for the Master Makeup and Pro Makeup course can’t wait to get that certificate…
The perfect way to study when you have teens who are growing up and away…
Thank you QC Academy for the quick response and excellent service ❤️
Thank you for the wonderful response Michelle! We wish you the best in your makeup career! Feel free to get in contact with any concerns or questions!
This sounds so Amazing I cannot wait to get started in a Professional Makeup career!!
We’re excited for you Heather! Let us know if you have any further questions!
So excited to get started!
How old do I need to be to enroll? and do I need pre-requisutes to enroll?
Hey Caitlyn! If you are under 18, you will need permission of a guardian or parent. And we are glad to say there are no prerequisites to our courses! We recommend Master Makeup Artistry for those who have never done any formal makeup training before. The course covers the basics that will help you if you wish to take any of our specialty courses. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the school or the courses!