YOUR SKILLS. YOUR PACE. YOUR FUTURE.
Online makeup certificate courses with practical training, flexible study and a clear next step for your artistry.
MAKEUP DIPLOMA COURSES
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Our Makeup Diploma courses require a deposit and a more detailed registration process. Click on the button below to browse our Makeup Diploma Courses Catalogue & sign up for our next class start date.
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ONLINE MAKEUP COURSES
Learn From Home . Your Schedule . Your Pace
Our online makeup courses are set up for you to learn from home, at your own pace on your schedule. Click 'Online Makeup Courses' below to browse all our online courses and start learning today!
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ONLINE MAKEUP INSTITUTE / CERTIFICATE COURSES
YOUR NEXT
CHAPTER.
IN MAKEUP.
Learn the techniques. Find your creative direction. Train with Tara Cowles, a makeup artist and educator with more than 30 years of experience.
EXPLORE MASTER MAKEUP ↗COMPARE ALL CERTIFICATE COURSES →
100% ONLINESELF-PACEDSTART ANYTIMEMAKEUP EDUCATION SINCE 2003
FOUR CERTIFICATE COURSES. YOUR DIRECTION.
MAKE YOUR
NEXT MOVE.
Master is our recommended choice for students who want professional foundations plus broader creative training. Beginners can start directly in Master.
Choose Master for $200 CAD more.
Professional course only: $997 CAD. Master course only: $1,197 CAD. Master adds photography, editorial, television, commercial, video and runway makeup. The same $200 difference applies when you choose a course with the Master Makeup Kit.
OMI RECOMMENDEDMASTER
MAKEUP
CERTIFICATE COURSE
↗
Start as a beginner, build professional and bridal foundations, then explore photography, editorial, television and runway. Includes selected instructor assessments and a final project.
With Master Makeup Kit: $1,497 CAD
02 / FOUNDATIONS & BRIDALPROFESSIONAL
MAKEUP
CERTIFICATE COURSE
↗
Build your foundation in complexion, corrective techniques, eyes, lips and bridal makeup. Three assessed practical checkpoints include personal instructor feedback.
With Master Makeup Kit: $1,297 CAD
03 / CREATIVE EFFECTSSPECIAL FX
MAKEUP
CERTIFICATE COURSE
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Explore character makeup, realistic injuries and ageing effects. Preparation, safety, selected applications and your final project are assessed, with instructor feedback.
04 / YOUR STARTING POINTMAKEUP 101
CERTIFICATE COURSE
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Start with skin prep, a polished base, eyes, liner and lashes. Learn through independent practice, with optional personal feedback available separately for an additional fee.
THE ONLINE STUDENT EXPERIENCE
FROM OUR
ONLINE STUDENTS.
Voices from Artists Within's online makeup courses, the teaching experience behind OMI.
INSTRUCTION THAT MADE AN IMPACT
“The course and instruction was better than I could have ever imagined.”
JennaOnline Master Makeup Artistry
Artists Within
Artists Within
CONFIDENCE AS A BEGINNER
“…really left me feeling confident…”
KennaOnline Makeup Artistry
Artists Within
Artists Within
DETAILED VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS
“Tara took us step by step through everything.”
KarenOnline Makeup Artistry Course
Artists Within
Artists Within
Excerpts from reviews of the original Artists Within online courses. Read the student stories →
SUPPORT FOR YOUR NEXT STEP
MORE THAN
THE LESSONS.
PRACTICE WITH
PERSONAL FEEDBACK.
Professional includes three assessed practical checkpoints. Master and Special FX include feedback on designated assessments and final projects. Makeup 101 offers optional personal feedback separately for an additional fee.
TIME TO LEARN.
ROOM TO GROW.
Professional, Master and Special FX include two years of access. Makeup 101 includes one year. Pause, replay and revisit your lessons as you practice, with no scheduled classes.
CHOOSE YOUR
PAYMENT OPTION.
Professional and Master offer payment in full, with Klarna or Afterpay available at checkout where eligible. Provider approval and terms apply. See each course page for its current payment options.
OMI
MAKEUP ARTIST
LAUNCH PACK
LAUNCH PACK
PRACTICE. PLAN. CREATE.
YOUR NEXT STEP IN ARTISTRY.
YOUR NEXT STEP IN ARTISTRY.
7 PAGES / FILLABLE WORKBOOK
INCLUDED WITH PROFESSIONAL + MASTERYOUR MAKEUP ARTIST
YOUR MAKEUP ARTIST
LAUNCH PACK.
Turn your course practice into a plan you can use. Your seven-page fillable workbook helps you organise your progress, prepare for clients and start shaping your portfolio.
- Practice roadmap and practice log
- Portfolio planner and photo checklist
- Client consultation and bridal preparation worksheets
- Service pricing worksheet
Download it inside your Professional or Master course. Included with every tuition payment option.
Meet Tara Cowles
I TEACH
WHAT I DO.
I've spent more than 30 years working across makeup artistry, from bridal and beauty to fashion, editorial, film and television. In 2003, I founded Artists Within Makeup Academy. OMI brings that practical teaching experience into courses you can follow from home.
My approach is practical: understand the technique, watch it in action and take time to practice. Whether you're starting out or exploring a new direction, I want your learning to feel clear and achievable.
30+ YEARSMakeup artistry experience
SINCE 2003Educating aspiring artists
Tara Cowles
Founder & Makeup Educator
YOUR TIME. YOUR PRACTICE. YOUR PROGRESS.
WATCH.
PRACTICE.
CREATE.
CHOOSE YOUR
DIRECTION.
Compare the course topics, access period, assessment requirements and pricing to find your starting point.
MAKE TIME
FOR YOUR SKILLS.
Learn through video demonstrations and written lessons. Pause, replay and practice around your own schedule.
PUT YOUR
LEARNING TO WORK.
Complete your course’s practical work and assessment requirements. Check your course page for the feedback included.
BUILD YOUR KIT AS YOUR ARTISTRY GROWS
PRO PRODUCTS.
GRADUATE BENEFITS.
Explore products and professional programs that may support your next steps as a makeup artist.
YOUR CERTIFICATE GRADUATION BENEFIT
AW03 MAQUILLAGE
15% OFF.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT LOOK.
Online makeup certificate graduates receive 15% off AW03 maquillage. Contact OMI for your graduate discount code, then explore makeup for your practice and client kit.
ASK ABOUT YOUR GRADUATE CODE ↗STUDENT + WORKING ARTIST MEMBERSHIPS
EXPLORE YOUR
PRO BRAND OPTIONS.
Some makeup brands offer student or professional memberships. Requirements vary by brand, country, course and professional experience.
Contact OMI to check the current options relevant to your certificate before applying. Memberships and discounts are approved separately by each brand.
ASK ABOUT PRO BRAND ELIGIBILITY ↗Before you begin
LET’S GET
YOU STARTED.
Which certificate course should I choose?
Master Makeup Artistry is our recommended choice for a broad makeup education, from beginner foundations and bridal beauty to photography, editorial and runway. You can start directly in Master without taking Professional first. Professional focuses on core client and bridal techniques. Makeup 101 introduces the basics, while Special FX focuses on creative effects.
Will an instructor review my work?
Professional includes three assessed practical checkpoints. Master includes selected applications and a final project. Special FX includes preparation and safety work, selected applications and a final project. These designated tasks include instructor feedback and one resubmission per task. Makeup 101 uses independent, ungraded practice, with optional paid personal feedback requested separately.
How long will I have access?
Professional, Master and Special FX provide two years of access. Makeup 101 provides one year. Start after enrolling and study within your chosen course's access period.
Are products or a makeup kit included?
The Master Makeup Kit is included with Master at $1,497 CAD or Professional at $1,297 CAD, regardless of the available payment method you choose. Course-only options are $1,197 CAD for Master and $997 CAD for Professional. The Master Kit is also available separately for $399 CAD; the optional Pro Kit is $1,197 CAD. Special FX kits are purchased separately.
Are these the same as the Artists Within diploma programs?
OMI certificate courses are separate from the diploma programs marketed through Artists Within Makeup Academy. Their formats, support and qualifications differ. The individual course page explains what is included.
Where do existing AWMA students log in?
Use Student Login to access the shared learning platform. Your enrolled AWMA courses remain associated with your existing account, while this site now displays OMI branding.
START WITH A SKILL. SEE WHERE IT TAKES YOU.
THE NEXT LOOK
COULD BE YOURS.
FIND YOUR COURSE ↗Already enrolled with OMI or Artists Within Makeup Academy? Student Login opens your existing account. All prices are in CAD. Course pages show current pricing and available payment options.