Contouring and Highlighting Certification

Contouring and Highlighting Certification

This course gives you everything you need to know about learning how to contour and highlight. At the conclusion of this course, participants have the knowledge they need to successfully complete these makeup techniques, as well as related methods of sculpting and drawing attention to the face.

This contouring and highlighting mini-course covers many of the basics and advanced techniques you need to contour or highlight your own face, or those of your clients. We have developed this course to give students important information about these makeup methods, both from a personal standpoint and a professional one.

Throughout the course, students are provided with instruction, tips, and techniques for applying contouring and highlighting products, including foundation, concealer, bronzer, and highlighter. The course also discusses the history of contouring and its seemingly sudden rise to popularity.

Students of this course further learn about the tools, equipment, tips, and techniques they need to contour and highlight with ease. At the conclusion of the course, students receive a diploma, proving they have successfully completed each module.

What You Will Learn

This course was designed to give students a total overview of what is involved in contouring and highlighting the face: Here's what the course covers:

  • Information about the various products and brands that are recommended
  • Best techniques to use when working with oily or dry skin
  • How and why you should prepare the skin before applying any makeup
  • The history of contouring throughout the ages
  • Related techniques, such as tontouring, and when to use them
  • The best way to find products for your skin type and tone
  • Where you can go to find more inspiration for makeup looks
  • Information about high- and low-cost contouring products

Benefits of the Contouring and Highlighting Certification

This contouring and highlighting mini-course includes the following benefits:

  • An affordable course that gives you all the information you need to confidently contour and highlight
  • A curriculum that is easy to understand, divided into five complete modules
  • The achievement of knowing how to apply these techniques to create other makeup looks
  • Learning about the history of contouring and its rise to popularity
  • Understanding how to choose the best products for your face
  • The ability to study from any location with an internet connection
  • Learn the material at any time and at your own pace
  • Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines
  • Obtain a certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What it means to contour and highlight;
  • The pros and cons of using creams versus powders;
  • Which products are best to use for contouring and highlighting;
  • The brushes you should be sure to have;
  • The steps involved in preparing a face for contouring and highlighting;
  • How to choose and apply the base coat of makeup;
  • Tips on highlighting;
  • How to contour;
  • All about non-touring;
  • How to complete the strobe look;
  • Information about tontouring;
  • What it means to “bake” the face;
  • Techniques that you can use, to reshape your nose;
  • How to highlight, if you want to hide wrinkles;
  • Contouring, to make your face slimmer;
  • Using contouring, to vary the shape of your eyes;
  • How to choose a foundation, based on your skin tone;
  • Details about selecting the perfect concealer;
  • Information about buying the best bronzer, depending on skin type;
  • Why moisturizing is important, and how to pick the right moisturizer;
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Contouring and Highlighting Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 8 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

Easy to use! Fantastic! It has massively helped me whilst I have been working in Human Resources.

I couldn't ask for anything better.

I can't wait to start another course with you! Definitely worth every penny and I would highly recommend I was also able to brush up on my excel knowledge too which is really imperative in my role.

Before I started the course I had little knowledge on how to use Excel I am now a Excel wiz! Such a fantastic course I would recommend it to anyone working in HR or looking to get into HR

Eva Stenson

The course is well written and broken down into easy sections, there is a test at the end of each module. This course is good if you're looking at a new career or even just want a better understanding of exercise, I would recommend the course for for either.

The web site is easy to navigate, I would recommend this for some one wanting to start a career in the fitness industry.

Lisa Hayden

Great support from tutors and IT staff! Emails are always answered quickly, even on late nights and early mornings. Good clear lay out across the website, very easy to navigate and keep track of modules completed.

Would highly recommend to anyone looking to gain more knowledge in their own time and develop in the area. I completed this course on my commute to and from work. I also received a student card with this course that was great to benefit discounts from.

I am already thinking about what other courses I can start with New Skills Academy as soon as possible!

Sarah Howden

I found the course very useful and it was fairly easy to navigate around the website. The course material was good and easy to understand and I am glad that I passed my test.

I learned so much as I am currently doing my CEMAP Mortgage Adviser qualification and thought that doing an Estate Agency Diploma would help me know the basics about selling and letting properties.

I feel so much more confident after doing the course and encourage anyone who wants a career in Estate Agency to do this course as you will learn so much from it.
Thank you New Skills Academy!

Alym Nathoo

A super user-friendly website, with very pertinent course content. Truly enjoyed the study material and the pace at which I could study was really great. I was delighted to receive my Diploma.

I had some technical problems along the way and contacted your student support team a couple of times and found them to be most helpful and the response time/turnaround was so quick.

I have also signed up to do the Events Planning Diploma and will definitely be studying further through your Academy. Once again a huge thank you – your support team are really helpful, friendly and efficient!!

Tanya Olsen

Great course which is simple to do but you get a great qualification in the end and if you fail a unit it is simply to retake.

Full knowledge of area so it makes it easier to start a business and tells you the legal things you need to know as well

Charlie Thurlow

Duration:
8 hours

Access:
Lifetime Access

Approved by:
CPD

Learning Type:


Text based modules  Images  Video learning 

Cost:
$110.00

Contouring and Highlighting Certification

This course gives you everything you need to know about learning how to contour and highlight. At the conclusion of this course, participants have the knowledge they need to successfully complete these makeup techniques, as well as related methods of sculpting and drawing attention to the face.

This contouring and highlighting mini-course covers many of the basics and advanced techniques you need to contour or highlight your own face, or those of your clients. We have developed this course to give students important information about these makeup methods, both from a personal standpoint and a professional one.

Throughout the course, students are provided with instruction, tips, and techniques for applying contouring and highlighting products, including foundation, concealer, bronzer, and highlighter. The course also discusses the history of contouring and its seemingly sudden rise to popularity.

Students of this course further learn about the tools, equipment, tips, and techniques they need to contour and highlight with ease. At the conclusion of the course, students receive a diploma, proving they have successfully completed each module.

What You Will Learn

This course was designed to give students a total overview of what is involved in contouring and highlighting the face: Here's what the course covers:

  • Information about the various products and brands that are recommended
  • Best techniques to use when working with oily or dry skin
  • How and why you should prepare the skin before applying any makeup
  • The history of contouring throughout the ages
  • Related techniques, such as tontouring, and when to use them
  • The best way to find products for your skin type and tone
  • Where you can go to find more inspiration for makeup looks
  • Information about high- and low-cost contouring products

Benefits of the Contouring and Highlighting Certification

This contouring and highlighting mini-course includes the following benefits:

  • An affordable course that gives you all the information you need to confidently contour and highlight
  • A curriculum that is easy to understand, divided into five complete modules
  • The achievement of knowing how to apply these techniques to create other makeup looks
  • Learning about the history of contouring and its rise to popularity
  • Understanding how to choose the best products for your face
  • The ability to study from any location with an internet connection
  • Learn the material at any time and at your own pace
  • Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines
  • Obtain a certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects

This course includes

24/7 Student Support

End of course certification

Lifetime access to your course

Compatible with modern devices

PLUS - Access to the exclusive New Skills Academy Study Group!
  • What it means to contour and highlight;
  • The pros and cons of using creams versus powders;
  • Which products are best to use for contouring and highlighting;
  • The brushes you should be sure to have;
  • The steps involved in preparing a face for contouring and highlighting;
  • How to choose and apply the base coat of makeup;
  • Tips on highlighting;
  • How to contour;
  • All about non-touring;
  • How to complete the strobe look;
  • Information about tontouring;
  • What it means to “bake” the face;
  • Techniques that you can use, to reshape your nose;
  • How to highlight, if you want to hide wrinkles;
  • Contouring, to make your face slimmer;
  • Using contouring, to vary the shape of your eyes;
  • How to choose a foundation, based on your skin tone;
  • Details about selecting the perfect concealer;
  • Information about buying the best bronzer, depending on skin type;
  • Why moisturizing is important, and how to pick the right moisturizer;
ID: YDFT67YHJ
certificate

of achievement

This certificate is presented to

Your Name

NSA

For completing the

Contouring and Highlighting Certification

on 21st November 2026

Selena Hurford

Selena Hurford

Course Tutor

cpd

Daniel Morgan

Daniel Morgan

Head of Academy

Certificate Example

Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

The course is broken down into 5 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 5 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 5 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 8 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.

Easy to use! Fantastic! It has massively helped me whilst I have been working in Human Resources.

I couldn't ask for anything better.

I can't wait to start another course with you! Definitely worth every penny and I would highly recommend I was also able to brush up on my excel knowledge too which is really imperative in my role.

Before I started the course I had little knowledge on how to use Excel I am now a Excel wiz! Such a fantastic course I would recommend it to anyone working in HR or looking to get into HR

Eva Stenson

The course is well written and broken down into easy sections, there is a test at the end of each module. This course is good if you're looking at a new career or even just want a better understanding of exercise, I would recommend the course for for either.

The web site is easy to navigate, I would recommend this for some one wanting to start a career in the fitness industry.

Lisa Hayden

Great support from tutors and IT staff! Emails are always answered quickly, even on late nights and early mornings. Good clear lay out across the website, very easy to navigate and keep track of modules completed.

Would highly recommend to anyone looking to gain more knowledge in their own time and develop in the area. I completed this course on my commute to and from work. I also received a student card with this course that was great to benefit discounts from.

I am already thinking about what other courses I can start with New Skills Academy as soon as possible!

Sarah Howden

I found the course very useful and it was fairly easy to navigate around the website. The course material was good and easy to understand and I am glad that I passed my test.

I learned so much as I am currently doing my CEMAP Mortgage Adviser qualification and thought that doing an Estate Agency Diploma would help me know the basics about selling and letting properties.

I feel so much more confident after doing the course and encourage anyone who wants a career in Estate Agency to do this course as you will learn so much from it.
Thank you New Skills Academy!

Alym Nathoo

A super user-friendly website, with very pertinent course content. Truly enjoyed the study material and the pace at which I could study was really great. I was delighted to receive my Diploma.

I had some technical problems along the way and contacted your student support team a couple of times and found them to be most helpful and the response time/turnaround was so quick.

I have also signed up to do the Events Planning Diploma and will definitely be studying further through your Academy. Once again a huge thank you – your support team are really helpful, friendly and efficient!!

Tanya Olsen

Great course which is simple to do but you get a great qualification in the end and if you fail a unit it is simply to retake.

Full knowledge of area so it makes it easier to start a business and tells you the legal things you need to know as well

Charlie Thurlow

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