Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Facial Therapy and Makeup Art in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Facial Therapy and Makeup Art(Facial Therapy and Makeup Art)
  • Major Subject: Facial Therapy and Makeup Art
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Certificate in Facial Therapy and Makeup Art is an excellent program for individuals passionate about the beauty industry. This certificate equips students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in various facial treatments and makeup techniques. Participants will learn about skin analysis, facial treatments, makeup application, color theory and professional client communication. By the end of the program, graduates will be well-prepared to pursue rewarding careers in the beauty and wellness sector.


With their skills and expertise, graduates can explore numerous career opportunities including:
1. Makeup artist for film, television and theater productions.
2. Beauty consultant in cosmetic retail stores.
3. Spa and wellness center facial therapist.
4. Bridal and special events makeup artist.
5. Beauty blogger or social media influencer.
6. Freelance makeup artist or facial therapist.
7. Skincare product sales representative.
8. Beauty salon facial treatment specialist.
9. Makeup and beauty magazine contributor.
10. Image consultant for celebrities and models.

Institutions Offering Certificate in Facial Therapy and Makeup Art

  • College SA College SA, Cape Town   
    (a) Facial Skin Care: Proficiency Course


    Subjects covered

    (i) Facial Skin Care Theory

    (ii) Networking for Success

    (iii) Financial Management Basics

    (iv) Excellence in Service: Basic


    Entry requirements

    Beauty Therapy: Short Course



    Fees: R6,730


    Course duration: 8 months



    (b) Facial Skin Care: Skills Course


    Course content

    (i) Facial Skin Care Techniques

    (ii) Entrepreneurship

    (iii) Excellence in Service: Advanced

    (iv) Business and Office Administration



    Entry requirements

    Facial Skin Care: Proficiency Course


    Fees: R7,170


    Course duration: 9 months
  • The Beauty Therapy Institute  The Beauty Therapy Institute , Johannesburg   
    Manual Facial


    Course content

    (i) Anatomy, physiology of head & neck.

    (ii) Brush cleansing

    (iii) Infra red

    (iv) Home care

    (v) Steamers

    (vi) Hot compress

    (vii) Lash & Brow tint

    (viii) Extraction’s

    (ix) Brow shaping

    (x) Cleansing

    (xi) Exfoliators

    (xii) Advanced Skin Analysis

    (xiii) Dermatology

    (xiv) Massage

    (xv) Masks


    Practical & Theory: 110 max hours


    Fees: R9 800 – Kit: R1 970
  • The Pyramid Beauty School The Pyramid Beauty School, Johannesburg  
    Course content

    (i) Theory & application on client consultation

    (ii) Contraindications

    (iii) Cleansing

    (iv) Toning

    (v) Mask application

    (vi) Exfoliation

    (vii) Steaming

    (viii) Skin analysis

    (ix) Facial massage

    (x) Moisturizing

    (xi) Skin anatomy

    (xii) Muscles & bones of the face

    (xiii) Ingredients in products

    (xiv) Facial sequence

    (xv) health & safety.


    Fees: R5500 includes kit fee and learning manual.
  • Madge Wallace Madge Wallace, Sandton  
    Duration: 24 lessons
  • Helderberg School of Beauty  Helderberg School of Beauty , Cape Town   
  • The Beauty Academy The Beauty Academy, Durban  




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