
The SPCP offers 2 board certification exams for the industry.
Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) and the new Certified Paramedical Tattoo Professional (CPTP)
No other industry certification out there comes close to the CPCP & CPTP exam.
To apply to sit the exams you must meet eligibility requirements. If you have not already applied for the exam or would like more information, view the website for more details.
This live Zoom Exam Review is designed to prepare you for both SPCP certification exams with a clear breakdown of what to expect on the 100-question tests, plus proven test-taking strategies to help you succeed.
Led by Kimberly White, MA, CPCP—SPCP Board of Directors member, Board Secretary, and Membership Lead—this session blends real-world industry expertise with a strong foundation in education. As the owner of Kimberly White & Co. Permanent Cosmetics and a trusted SPCP educator and speaker, Kimberly is known for helping practitioners elevate their knowledge and perform at their best.
You’ll be guided through mock questions covering key exam topics, giving you a true “practice run” before test day.
While not required (and not a substitute for the 100 hours of PMU training), this review has become a go-to resource for candidates who want to feel prepared, focused, and confident walking into their exam.
The following resources have been used as reference materials for both SPCP Certification Examinations and can be very helpful for those professionals who would like to review prior taking the exam.
These publications are available through the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals and this website.
Primary Resources
Permanent Cosmetics—The Foundation of Fundamental Applications, 2nd Edition. This book is a major resource for the exam. The purchase of this book is valid for 20 Hours (CEU's) that be used towards your CPCP application or renewal. You will need your receipt of purchase to upload in application or renewal.
The Foundation of Fundamental Applications Second Ed Student Workbook. The purchase of this book is valid for 12 Hours (CEU's) that be used towards your CPCP application or renewal. You will need your receipt of purchase to upload in application or renewal.
Principles of Infection Control for the Tattoo Industry. The purchase of this book is valid for 3 Hours (CEU's) that be used towards your CPCP application or renewal. You will need your receipt of purchase to upload in application or renewal.
Areola and Nipple Repigmentation for the Permanent Cosmetic Professional - EBOOK VERSION. The purchase of this online ebook is valid for 3 Hours (CEU's) that be used towards your CPCP or CPTP application or renewal. You will need your receipt of purchase to upload in application or renewal.
The Art of Camouflage; The hidden Facts - EBOOK VERSION - The purchase of this online ebook is valid for 3 Hours (CEU's) that be used towards your CPCP or CPTP application or renewal. You will need your receipt of purchase to upload in application or renewal.
Glossary of Industry Terms - The purpose of this glossary was originally to assist those who are non-English speaking as their primary language to better understand some common terms used in the US that may not have clear translations into other languages. The glossary has since been expanded and can also serve as a study aid for candidates preparing for the CPCP examination who wish to review terminology. It is available for download from the SPCP website HERE
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard OSHA Regulations (Standards-29 CFR)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210, 800-321-OSHA. http://www.osha.gov