Makeup Artistry Business Pathway
Beauty & Personal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Build professional makeup skills and discover how to launch your own makeup business with this recognised online micro-credential. Gain real-world artistry and business confidence for creative, paid work.
NZ$3,697
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Confident, professional makeup application
Apply makeup with confidence and skill across everyday, glam, bridal, and editorial looks using correct techniques, tools, and hygiene.
Adapt application for diverse clients
Work with different skin types, face shapes, and client needs, tailoring services for real-world situations.
About This Course
The Makeup Artistry Business Pathway is a practical, beginner-friendly online course designed for those wanting to develop professional makeup skills and essential business know-how. Covering techniques across everyday, glam, bridal, and editorial makeup, learners also gain practical knowledge in hygiene, branding, bookkeeping, and digital marketing. With support from experienced industry mentors, you’ll graduate confident in both artistry and launching a makeup brand, ready for freelance roles, entry-level jobs, or starting your own business.
Course Content
- Makeup Trends & Styles
- Skin Fundamentals
- Facial Features
- Makeup Products & Tools
- The Role of a Makeup Artist
- Sustainable Makeup
- Everyday Makeup
- Glam Makeup
- Bridal Makeup
- Editorial & Commercial Makeup
- Starting Up & Business Types and Structures
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Certificate in Xero
- Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI (optional – unlocks after core modules)
Build towards these roles
Makeup ArtistFreelance Makeup ConsultantBridal Makeup SpecialistBeauty Counter AssistantFashion Show Makeup AssistantSpecial Effects Makeup TraineeSalon Makeup ArtistMakeup Business OwnerSocial Media Beauty InfluencerRetail Makeup Sales AdvisorSmall Business Owner
The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.
