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What is CPCP DESIGNATION?

The CPCP examination was developed to support the growing need of the permanent cosmetic industry in 2004.

Having achieved CPCP status, and proudly displaying the acronym after your name, demonstrates a distinct level of knowledge and dedication to the industry. CPCP certificants are held in the highest regard by industry peers and clientele in this very competitive industry.

Join your esteemed industry leaders with CPCP designation and stand out in the PMU world!

Read the information on applying for CPCP & Exam information HERE

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BECOME A SPCP TRAINER MEMBER

Are you interested in becoming an SPCP trainer member?

Trainer Member Benefits Include:

+ Each trainer will be listed on the official SPCP website Trainers directory

+ Each trainer will be allowed 1 x Free Post per year on SPCP official social media and members only groups.

*to be approved by SPCP

+ 20% OFF SPCP Merchandise and Books

+ Additional discount on convention tickets for bulk purchase.

+ Trainers will be offered an opportunity to add courses to the SPCP Learning Centre (Affiliate Program not included in membership)

Here are a few of the requirements:

  • Each trainer must be a SPCP Professional or Lifetime Member.

  • Each trainer must maintain Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) designation.

  • Each trainer will have a minimum of five (5) years of permanent cosmetic experience and have completed a minimum of three hundred (300) procedures for each procedure type that is being taught and must be verifiable.

  • Trainers will complete not less than sixteen (16) hours of continuing education over a two (2) year period. This may include attendance at conventions, virtual training, and other classes pertinent to the permanent cosmetics field.

  • Each trainer shall have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

  • Each trainer must attend a Train the Trainer program (offered at least once a year) and renew it every four years.

  • Each trainer must maintain the Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional (CPCP) certification.

    Please read the Trainer Member Guidelines and our Terms & Conditions Page for full trainer member requirements.

Apply to be a SPCP Trainer Member HERE

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BECOME A SPCP SUPPLIER MEMBER

Benefits of Being a Supplier Member with the SPCP

+ Listing on the SPCP Website

+ Listing in our Members Only Portal

+ 1 x Monthly post on our Social Media Account

+ Discounted Booth at convention

+ Suppler Members who offer a Promotion/Discount to our members will get priority listing space on the SPCP Website

To become an SPCP Supplier member you must:

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Subject Matter Experts

Who are They?

Subject Matter Experts (SME) are volunteers from the ranks of SPCP trainers who have met or exceeded the requirements of the SPCP to be designated Trainer Members. Generally, an SME is a trainer member who provides expert advice or judgments regarding industry requirements, has specialist knowledge and skills, is familiar with the industry, and has proven current expertise in the industry.

See the GUIDELINES FOR SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS

Articles For Technicians

While many of our articles are geared toward the general public, the articles listed below are specifically intended for technicians.

The Color Brown
Featured Newsletter Article by Elizabeth Finch Howell, CPCP

This article will help you to better understand and how to stay out of trouble with brown pigments.
The majority of clients want shades of brown eyebrows whether it is a blonde (the lightest of the brown tones,) a light brown (darker than blonde,) a medium brown, or a dark brown, (some bordering on the appearance of black.)

Combining Cosmetic Tattooing with Other Surgical Procedures
Featured Newsletter Article by Whitney D. Tope, MPhil, MD

Frequently asked questions by cosmetic tattoo artists concern the advisability of performing cosmetic tattooing in association with other common surgical procedures. Does one negatively affect the results of the other? Can multiple procedures be performed at the same time or at different times? Which should be performed first? How long should one wait before performing the second procedure? The answers to these questions lie in understanding the individual procedures, the changes they create in the skin, and the timing of wound healing.

Good Blood/Bad Blood
Featured Newsletter Article by Marjorie Grimm, CPCP

Frequently students, clients, or observers to Permanent Makeup procedures will become somewhat taken aback that there is blood involved with our procedures. There are those that even fear fainting from the sign of the smallest amount of blood, theirs or others. But blood is important to us as it can tell us some very important things about our client.

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SPCP SIP 'N' SHARE LIVE PRESENTATIONS

7pm (CST) Every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month in 2025

Join us for presentations from top industry leaders with opportunity for discussions & questions.

These online live events are FREE to SPCP members and can be accessed via your members portal events page at members.spcp.org

Read More About Our SIP 'N' SHARE EVENTS HERE

NEXT SIP 'n' SHARE: Monday February 24th, 2025 at 7pm CST

PRESENTER & TOPIC: Presenter & Topic TBD

E-LEARNING

SPCP Online Courses

Learning events & courses offered by the SPCP

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SPCP SIP 'N' SHARE SERIES

Demystifying Needles

Presented by Angela Torresi, CPCP

Recorded from the Feb 10th, 2025 Zoom Session

60 mins

Certificate of CEU's

$49.00 USD

* Free for members via portal.

Coming Soon

SPCP SIP 'N' SHARE SERIES

To Add Inkless or Not

Presented by Vicki Hansen, CPCP, LE

Recorded from the Jan 13th, 2025 Zoom Session

45 mins

Certificate of CEU's

$49.00 USD

* Free for members via portal.

Coming Soon

SPCP 2024 Convention Series

Building Eyeliner Success

Presented by Kimberly White, CPCP

Recorded at the SPCP 2024 Convention

45 mins

Certificate of CEU's

$49.00 USD

Coming Soon

Offered by the SPCP

Train The Trainer Online

Pre-Requisites: SPCP Professional or lifetime membership & CPCP designation.

Available Feb 2025

16 Hours

Certificate of CEU's

$495.00