Code-1927 Diploma In Advanced Professional Makeup Artistry

About This Certification

A professional certification programme delivered through LAPT-accredited centres worldwide.

Course Curriculum

8 subjects • 22 chapters • 12 classes

Advanced Makeup Techniques and Application

0 chapters • 94 marks

Covers core advanced artistry skills including airbrush, high-definition, and special effects makeup essential for professional contexts across bridal, media, and fashion industries.

Chapters coming soon.

Budget Planning and Resource Management for Makeup Projects

3 chapters • 22 marks

Develops practical financial and resource management competencies for planning and delivering makeup projects with budgets up to £30,000.

1 1. Foundations of Budget Planning for Makeup Projects

2 2. Resource Management and Procurement for Makeup Environments

3 3. Advanced Budget Management and Project Financial Control

Business Development, Branding and Portfolio Creation

3 chapters • 22 marks

Supports learners in building a professional identity, personal brand, and portfolio suited to freelance practice or employed senior roles in the beauty industry.

1 1. Personal Branding and Professional Identity for Makeup Artists 4 classes

1.1 Defining Your Brand Identity and Market Position

1.2 Visual Identity and Digital Brand Presence

1.3 Social Media Strategy and Professional Ethics

1.4 Personal Branding Assignment

2 2. Portfolio Creation and Creative Direction for Professional Practice 4 classes

2.1 Portfolio Strategy and Creative Direction Foundations

2.2 Photography Basics and Image Selection for Makeup Artists

2.3 Digital Portfolio Development and Test Shoot Collaboration

2.4 Portfolio Practical Assessment

3 3. Business Development and Freelance Practice Management 4 classes

3.1 Business Planning and Financial Foundations for Freelancers

3.2 Marketing, Networking, and Industry Relationship Building

3.3 Goal Setting, KPIs, and Professional Growth Planning

3.4 Business Development Case Study Assessment

Client Consultation and Bespoke Look Development

5 chapters • 64 marks

Equips learners with professional consultation frameworks and the ability to translate client briefs into tailored, high-quality makeup outcomes.

1 1. Foundations of Client Consultation in Professional Makeup

2 2. Skin Analysis and Needs Assessment for Bespoke Makeup Planning

3 3. Colour Theory and Advanced Colour Correction in Client-Centred Practice

4 4. Developing Bespoke Looks Across Diverse Client Briefs

5 5. Client Review, Aftercare, and Continuous Look Refinement

Creative Direction, Editorial and Bridal Artistry

5 chapters • 64 marks

Builds skills in mood board development, creative direction, and the execution of editorial, bridal, and media briefs to a senior professional standard.

1 1. Foundations of Creative Direction and Visual Concept Development

2 2. Editorial Makeup Artistry for Print and Fashion Media

3 3. Bridal Makeup Artistry and Consultation for Diverse Clients

4 4. Special Occasion, Themed, and Conceptual Artistry

5 5. Portfolio Development and Professional Practice in Creative Artistry

Health, Hygiene and Professional Standards Compliance

3 chapters • 43 marks

Ensures learners meet industry regulatory requirements for health, safety, and professional hygiene practice across all working environments.

1 1. Foundations of Health, Hygiene and Infection Control in Makeup Artistry

2 2. Client Safety, Skin Analysis and Professional Consultation Standards

3 3. Professional Standards, Workplace Compliance and Ethical Practice in Advanced Artistry

Skin Science, Colour Theory and Product Knowledge

0 chapters • 77 marks

Develops in-depth understanding of skin analysis, diverse skin tones and types, and colour theory to enable bespoke look development for a wide range of clients.

Chapters coming soon.

Team Coordination and Event Production Management

3 chapters • 43 marks

Prepares learners to schedule, coordinate, and lead makeup artist teams in live event, hospitality, and production contexts effectively.

1 1. Foundations of Team Coordination in Professional Makeup Environments

2 2. Event Planning, Scheduling, and Resource Management for Makeup Productions

3 3. Creative Direction, Brief Management, and Live Event Execution