{"id":21450,"date":"2017-08-31T07:00:49","date_gmt":"2017-08-31T11:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=21450"},"modified":"2017-08-31T07:00:49","modified_gmt":"2017-08-31T11:00:49","slug":"exactly-makeup-certificate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/exactly-makeup-certificate","title":{"rendered":"So What Exactly IS a Makeup Certificate?"},"content":{"rendered":"If you\u2019re considering a career as a makeup artist, know that it\u2019s a highly rewarding and dynamic career &#8211; but there is a great deal of competition, so you\u2019ll need to stand out!\n\nOne way to set yourself apart is to get your makeup artist certification \u2013 it will show employers and clients that you learned all the skills necessary for a successful career in makeup, and that you disciplined yourself to complete the full program.\n\nBut let\u2019s back up for a moment. What exactly IS a makeup certificate? Read on to find out exactly what this certification means, how you should go about getting one, and how it can jumpstart your career as a makeup artist!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/exactly-makeup-certificate\/#Why_its_important\" >Why it\u2019s important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/exactly-makeup-certificate\/#Getting_certified\" >Getting certified<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/exactly-makeup-certificate\/#Jumpstart_your_career_as_a_makeup_artist\" >Jumpstart your career as a makeup artist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/exactly-makeup-certificate\/#Did_you_know_that_a_makeup_certification_can_boost_your_makeup_salary_Find_out_how_to_increase_your_income_with_the_right_training\" >Did you know that a makeup certification can boost your makeup salary? Find out how to increase your income with the right training!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_its_important\"><\/span>Why it\u2019s important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nChances are, if you want to become a makeup artist, you\u2019re familiar with different tricks and techniques. We\u2019re sure that you\u2019ve watched every makeup tutorial, and you\u2019re the go-to for friends who need a perfect winged liner for their night out! However, just because you think you\u2019re a professional with a makeup brush doesn\u2019t mean clients will believe it.\n\nThis is where a makeup certificate comes in. Enrolling in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a makeup course<\/a>, whether in-class or online, is truly the first step to your professional career in makeup. Not only will you learn how to create natural makeup looks, high-end fashion looks, and even special effects makeup, most makeup courses prepare you to start your own makeup business!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46090\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-95.png\" alt=\"high fashion model wearing makeup for photoshoot\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-95.png 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-95-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-95-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-95-670x335.png 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nOnce you have your certification, you\u2019ll hit the ground running (and impress any employer you come across).\n\nDo your research before choosing a makeup course, as you want to make sure you enroll in one that allows you to pursue your own interests and career goals. You can choose a comprehensive makeup course, which will provide you with essential makeup training. Or, if you\u2019re more interested in airbrush makeup or special effects makeup, you can choose to enroll in a specialized course instead.\n\nThe makeup certification you receive reflects the skills and knowledge gained from that specific course, which makes it such a vital component in your career \u2013 you can be seriously proud of what you\u2019ve accomplished, and know that you can create any look requested by your clients.\n\nSo while your current makeup skills (whether they be learned from YouTube or your own experimentation) are a great foundation, they can\u2019t measure up to the professional training you\u2019ll receive in a makeup course. Your makeup artist certification allows you to charge clients for your exceptional services, meaning a higher income and awesome reputation in no time!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_certified\"><\/span>Getting certified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAny career that you choose to pursue is going to require dedication and hard work. And this shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise! A goal worth reaching will always take time and ambition. It\u2019s no different with makeup artistry \u2013 in fact, you\u2019ll have to work very hard in order to obtain your certification, and later build a career in makeup for yourself. But we did say that this was a rewarding career, and we stand by that fact \u2013 the clients you acquire, the reputation you build, and all the skills you learn will pay off in huge ways!\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-47351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-2021-02-24T100326.761.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-2021-02-24T100326.761.png 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-2021-02-24T100326.761-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-2021-02-24T100326.761-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-2021-02-24T100326.761-670x335.png 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nMore and more makeup artistry courses are going <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/learning-online\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online<\/a>, and it is an avenue you\u2019ll absolutely want to explore if you have a busy lifestyle. Online makeup courses allow you a great deal of flexibility with your assignments, let you to connect with other students, and you\u2019ll probably save money in the process! Plus, makeup artist certifications that are completed online are the same as the ones from in-class makeup courses &#8211; so it\u2019s a win-win!\n\nAs mentioned above, each makeup certification is unique in terms of the training you\u2019ll receive. For example, if you complete the Airbrush Makeup Workshop, you would receive a certification that prepares you to apply flawless airbrush makeup to clients, and shows that you have the professional skills to succeed in the industry \u2013 especially in bridal!\n\nAlternatively, graduates of the Master Makeup Artistry course receive a Master International Makeup Professional (MIMP) designation that prepares them to create bridal makeup, theater makeup, and start their own makeup artist business! Each certification is a unique reflection of what you can do with your makeup kit.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jumpstart_your_career_as_a_makeup_artist\"><\/span>Jumpstart your career as a makeup artist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIn any profession, additional training and practice will obviously advance your skills. This goes without saying! When it comes to learning makeup, practice makes perfect, and your makeup artistry certification is a fantastic way to demonstrate just how much knowledge you\u2019ve gained from proper makeup training.\n\nEmployers and clients alike will be impressed by your accomplishments. In addition to this, you\u2019ll be able to build a brilliant portfolio! A proper makeup portfolio is essential in the makeup industry, so much so that any potential employer will be unlikely to hire you on words alone \u2013 your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/01\/building-portfolio-every-makeup-artist-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">portfolio<\/a> will provide them with a visual look at what you\u2019re capable of!\n\nYou can actually feature work from your makeup courses in your portfolio, which means you\u2019re already a step ahead in your makeup career. Don\u2019t stop there, though \u2013 add in your grade and feedback from your tutor, as well. Your portfolio and makeup certification are the perfect recipe for a successful career. Your portfolio illustrates the looks and techniques you\u2019ve mastered, while your certification speaks volumes about the professional training you\u2019ve completed. Together, they show off your passion and drive for makeup artistry.\n\nOnce you have some hands-on experience under your belt, you may decide to start your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/08\/start-makeup-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">makeup business<\/a>, and you\u2019ll be in great company doing so! This is a desirable path for makeup artists who want to be their own boss, set their own fees, and build a reputation for themselves.\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-45167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-63.png\" alt=\"bridal makeup kit\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-63.png 900w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-63-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-63-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Copy-of-Makeup-In-Post-QC-Logo-140x121-63-670x335.png 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\n\nSo consider a makeup artistry certification as your golden ticket to starting a makeup business. Not only will you be confident in your knowledge of the industry, you\u2019ll also have professional training that will guide you to start your own business. If this is a route you wish to take, be sure to enroll in a makeup course that teaches you the ins-and-outs of business, like how to register one, set up your office, do your taxes, and write a business plan. These are all key elements of building a successful brand as a makeup artist!\n\nAll in all, there are really no downsides to obtaining a makeup certification. And now that you\u2019re familiar with what it is and how your career can be boosted from it, do your research and find the makeup course that\u2019s right for you!\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_know_that_a_makeup_certification_can_boost_your_makeup_salary_Find_out_how_to_increase_your_income_with_the_right_training\"><\/span>Did you know that a makeup certification can boost your makeup salary? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/02\/will-makeup-artist-certification-boost-salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find out how to increase your income with the right training! <\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One excellent way to set yourself apart as a makeup artist is to get your makeup certification, so what IS a makeup certificate? 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