Build professional makeup skills and business know-how online, at your own pace, with a free starter kit and a personal industry mentor included.
Build professional makeup skills and business know-how online, at your own pace, with a free starter kit and a personal industry mentor included.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
Indicative market figures from publicly available Australian data (ABS · Jobs and Skills Australia). Possible career directions only; no specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed. Where you go depends on your experience, the employer and your location.
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
What you’ll typically need to get started.
Requirements can vary by intake and pathway, so submit an enquiry to confirm what applies to you.
Receive a free starter kit including Crown Matte Neutral Shadow Palette (30 shades), Crown Foundation & Contour Palette (15 shades), Crown Complete Makeup Brush Set (11 pieces), Crown Corrector Palette (6 shades), Crown Face Primer 30ml, and 1x Crown Eye & Brow Pencil Black. Released after cooling off period when paying in full or after 4 successful payments on a plan.
Upon successful completion, students receive an industry-recognised Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, designed to help stand out in the job market and open doors to career opportunities.
Students are supported by makeup professional Claire Haeusler, who provides discussion board guidance, private one-to-one mentor messaging, and detailed personal feedback on all activities and final project submissions.
Access to Ulleo's rolling schedule of live online events including makeup demonstrations, trend sessions, colour theory deep dives, Q&A sessions, guest artist interviews, and portfolio and freelancing guidance.
Study entirely online at your own pace, starting anytime. Designed to fit around work, family, and daily life with no fixed class times.
The Career Academy provides CV reviews and interview preparation to help students put their best foot forward in their job search.
Choose to pay upfront or via a flexible payment plan with weekly, fortnightly, or monthly payments starting per week. No deposit and no credit check required.
The course is structured for complete beginners with clear, step-by-step modules. No prior makeup experience, full kit, or studio setup is required before starting.
Includes Crown Matte Neutral Shadow Palette (30 shades), Crown Foundation & Contour…
The Career Academy is an online education provider helping 25,000+ students each year. They offer 100% online, self-paced courses with a 10-day money back guarantee, flexible payment plans (e.g. $25 per week), and unlimited 24/7 support via email and phone. Courses are industry-accredited and cover areas including psychology and counselling, medical reception, bookkeeping, dog grooming, and more. Student stories highlight career changers and upskilling across diverse industries.
A few simple steps from enquiry to your first day.
Dedicated career services to help graduates move into work.
Ongoing support throughout your studies, including post-placement support.
This course covers the practical skills and business knowledge needed to work as a makeup artist, from colour theory and application techniques to client management and freelancing essentials. Students learn through step-by-step modules designed for complete beginners, with no prior experience, kit, or studio setup required before starting.
Delivered by The Career Academy, the course includes access to a personal industry mentor, live online events and workshops, and career support services including CV reviews and interview preparation. Students also receive a free makeup and brush starter kit, released after the cooling-off period.
Study is 100% online and self-paced across 12 months of access, covering approximately 200 hours of learning. The format suits people balancing work, family, or other commitments, there are no fixed class times and students can start at any time.
Enquire about this course and a course advisor from The Career Academy will be in touch with pricing and next steps.
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Last updated: July 2026