Professional Makeup Artistry Fundamentals
Instructor
Olivia Gittens
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Course Overview
Hybrid Certification Program
Build a strong foundation in professional makeup artistry through a structured, hands-on training experience designed for both flexibility and real-world application.
This hybrid certification program combines guided online learning with a practical training component, allowing you to develop both the knowledge and technical skills required to work confidently with clients. Throughout the course, you will learn essential techniques including hygiene and safety standards, skin preparation, colour matching, product application, and full-face makeup artistry.
What sets this program apart is its flexible, practical training model. After completing the online modules, students can choose to attend an in-person practical session or complete a live virtual assessment, where they perform a full makeup application in real time under the guidance and supervision of the instructor. This ensures that every student receives hands-on feedback and is assessed to a professional standard, regardless of location.
The course is designed to help you understand not just how to apply makeup, but why each step matters. From analysing different skin types to selecting the right products and techniques, you will gain the skills needed to create balanced, polished looks across a range of clients.
In addition to technical training, the program also introduces key elements of client consultation, professional setup, and basic business practices, helping you prepare for opportunities within the beauty industry.
Upon successful completion of the online modules and practical assessment, students will receive a Certificate of Completion with CPD hours, demonstrating their commitment to ongoing professional development and industry-ready skills.
Whether you are starting your journey or looking to refine your technique, this course provides the structure, flexibility, and confidence needed to elevate your artistry.
Course Content
- Module 1: Hygiene & Professional Standards
- Module 2: Tools & Kit Setup
- Module 3: Client Consultation
- Module 4: Skin Prep & Priming
- Module 5: Colour Theory & Correction
- Module 6: Brows & Eyes
- Module 7: Base Makeup (Foundation & Concealer)
- Module 8: Contour, Blush & Lips
- Module 9: Lighting & Setup
- Module 10: Business Basics
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Demonstration Library (Supplementary Learning)
