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About QC Makeup Academy

Get your makeup certification from the world’s leading online makeup school!

Benefit from unmatched professional online makeup artistry training

Educating Creative Professionals for 35 Years

We’ve set the benchmark for excellence in distance education since 1984 and have many thousands of successful graduates. You could be one of them.

Enroll in QC’s online makeup artistry classes for professional training from industry experts. With step-by-step video tutorials led by celebrity makeup artist Nathan Johnson, plus personalized guidance from a tutor, our courses outshine traditional schools. Enjoy frequent one-on-one instruction and on-demand help to launch your successful makeup artist career.
 
QC Makeup Academy offers premium online courses and round-the-clock student support. Reach out via email, phone, or Live Chat anytime for answers and advice, whether you’re a student or a graduate!

21 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

Money-back guarantee

At QC Makeup Academy, providing high-quality online makeup courses is our top priority. With QC’s 100% money-back guarantee, you’ll have 21 days to review your course materials from the day you receive them. If you have a question or concern, contact us. If in the 21 days, you decide the course isn’t for you, we’ll give you a full refund.

Please note, that the SFX Starter Makeup Kit cannot be returned for a refund.

BBB Accreditation

QC Makeup Academy is an online makeup school providing training that is flexible and affordable. A subsidiary of QC Career School, the online Makeup Academy holds an A+ standing in its accreditation by the Better Business Bureau— this is the highest consumer satisfaction rating.

Since 1984, QC has educated thousands of students. Graduates of QC Makeup Academy receive a professional makeup artistry certification to show that they completed QC’s professional makeup artist training.

BBB PROFILE
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Core Values

QC’s mission is to offer personalized, at-home makeup artistry training with full support from our team.

Quality of Course

QC offers the highest quality online makeup classes and student services available. From digital course texts to training videos to your makeup starter kit, you’ll see a strong attention to detail in every element of your course.

Online Course Innovation

QC’s industry professionals provide you with up-to-date training in the latest makeup trends. Your instructor will help you improve by providing you with customized makeup lessons that will help you succeed as a professional makeup artist.

Student Support

Student support specialists are available to answer your questions about QC’s makeup artistry classes. The support team provides you with unparalleled service before, during, and after you graduate.

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QC Makeup Academy is a faculty of QC Career School. A leader in distance education since 1984, QC strives to provide quality career training in a variety of career fields.

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