Online Pathway · Makeup

Begin Your Journey Into Freelance Makeup

You might be good with a brush and unsure what comes next. This pathway teaches the looks, then the business around them. Two years of access gives you room to build slowly.

From €29a week on a plan
24 Monthsof course access
About 200hours of study
Two Coursesmakeup and business
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaMakeup Artistry, plus Business
Course Access24 Months
Study HoursAbout 200 hours
DeliveryOnline, self paced, start anytime
AssessmentNo exams; activities and a final project reviewed
PaymentsFrom €29 per week
Comes with
  • Makeup and brush kit included
  • Business plan and Xero covered
  • 14 day money back guarantee
  • Study from anywhere in Ireland
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Get The Full Range Down

Everyday, glam, bridal and editorial, with the skin work under each.

Price Your Work Right

The business half covers setup, planning and keeping records straight.

Build It Around A Job

Two years of access means no rush and no class times.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Freelance makeup runs on weekends, referrals and a good portfolio. Between bookings there is admin, stock and a bit of chasing.

Makeup Artist

Events, shoots and occasions, booking by booking.

Freelance Makeup Consultant

Your rates, your diary, your clients.

Bridal Makeup Specialist

Trials, timings and the morning itself.

Beauty Counter Assistant

Advise on shades and ranges in store.

Salon Makeup Specialist

Add makeup to a salon's service list.

Retail Cosmetics Consultant

Match products to skin and budget.

Makeup Studio Assistant

Support a lead artist on busy days.

Mobile Makeup Artist

Bring the kit to the client's door.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every job is different, and some ask for more study, insurance or supervised practice.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Two courses: the artistry, then the business around it.

01
Makeup Artistry
Skin, tools and four styles of look.
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
02
Start Your Own Business With Xero And AI
Getting set up and staying on top of the money.
Starting Up & Business Types and Structures
Preparing your Business Plan
Introduction to Accounting & Bookkeeping
Certificate in Xero
Certificate in Digital Marketing with AI
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Everyday and glam, the daily bread
  • Bridal, trials through to the day
  • Editorial, shoots and commercial work
  • Business, plan, books and Xero

As a Student

  • 24 months access, start any day
  • Mentor review, on every activity
  • Digital assistant, Abby, at any hour
  • Money back, 14 day guarantee
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Three reasons the pairing works.

01
Your Kit Arrives

Palettes, an eleven piece brush set, primer and a brow pencil.

02
Every Piece Reviewed

Claire Haeusler reads your activities and final project in detail.

03
Marketing To Finish

A digital marketing module opens once the core lessons are done.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

PATHWAY

Certificate of Achievement

Plus an industry micro-credential

Certificate Of Achievement

Issued by the college once both halves are done.

A Reviewed Portfolio

Your final project comes back with detailed notes.

Industry Accreditation

ICOES accredited centre, with CPD Standards Office accreditation.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Get In Touch

Say what kind of makeup work you want to sell.

Step two

Talk It Over

An advisor covers the kit, mentor and both courses.

Step three

Pick A Plan

Pay upfront, or weekly, fortnightly or monthly.

Step four

Start Practising

Enrol and the makeup lessons open first.

The Investment

How to Get Started

From €29 / week
Pay upfront, or spread it over a plan.
No deposit, no credit check
Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
14 day money back guarantee
Kit ships after the cooling off period
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need makeup experience?

None needed. It opens with skin, features and product basics.

Do I need a studio?

Not at all. No full kit or studio setup is required.

How long do I get?

Twenty four months of access, and about 200 hours of study.

Are there exams?

None, ever. Your activities and final project are reviewed instead.

Who delivers each part?

Ulleo delivers the makeup training. The college delivers the business module.

What is the marketing module?

A digital marketing course that unlocks after the core lessons.

Is this course accredited?

It is an industry accredited micro-credential. The college holds ICOES and CPD Standards Office accreditation. It is not a QQI award and not a national qualification. Freelance work is won on your portfolio.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. A 14 day money back guarantee applies from enrolment.

Delivered By

About the College

This pathway is delivered by The Career Academy.

It has over 15 years behind it. It helps more than 25,000 students find their path each year. The makeup half runs through Ulleo.

ICOES accredited centreCPD Standards OfficeDelivered with UlleoBusiness module included
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