INKD SMP International Training Academy
- Calgary 2025 Dates TBD
- Learn a Premium Service
- Programs Designed for your Success
- No Experience Necessary
- 4 Day Certification
- Canada's Best in-person SMP Training
SMP Courses in Calgary
SMP is taking the world by storm – this is your chance to get into the industry early and solidify yourself as a leader!
Our successful students come from all backgrounds and life stages – no prior tattoo or beauty experience required.
Becoming an SMP artist is for you if:
- You want to change careers
- Would like to be your own boss
- Want a flexible schedule
- Are craving work/life balance
- Want to make $250-500+ per hour
- Want a rewarding and fulfilling career
- Would love to help others feel their best
This is a premium SMP course for aspiring artists who are serious about becoming industry leading experts.
What is Scalp Micropigmentation?
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a life changing and transformative solution to hair loss! It is a unisex cosmetic procedure that involves tattooing the scalp to create the illusion of new hair follicles. Pigment is deposited below the epidermis layer using a stippling or dotting method.
Scalp micropigmentation offers a non-surgical and non-invasive solution for individuals seeking to address hair loss, create the look of a shaved head, or enhance their existing hairstyle. It provides a natural looking alternative to hair transplants or other hair restoration methods, and can significantly boost self-confidence and self-esteem!
Scalp Micropigmentation Results
SMP Pro Academy
Leading Experts
Your training is the foundation to your artistry and the most important investment in your SMP career – to be a great artist you must train with great artists.
Inkd SMP is regarded as the Fastest Growing SMP studio in the world. We transformed the lives of 2000+ clients, and over 250 students in under 5 years.
Generating over $2.5 million dollars in sales!
Our team is in high demand for our signature 3D realism tattoo style and hyper realistic hairlines.
When you train with us, you’re training with SMP experts who perform hundreds of treatments per year.
What Sets Us Apart
1. Unrivalled Expertise:
Your training curriculum has been written by Accredited Cert 4 Assessor, Inkd SMP founder Ana James. She has 6 years experienced as an SMP specialist and is 7X SMP certified. Ana has overseen over 2000 SMP treatments to date, teaching classes across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA.
2. Complete Training Packages
The SMP industry’s only multi step training program. A complete package to guarantee your success after completion. We structure our training programs to combine theory, online study, hands on practice, live demonstrations and post graduation business mentoring.
3. Skills Development:
Make no mistake, SMP is not a simple treatment. It is highly specialised. We focus on the “what and why” behind the technique to ensure you learn with ease.
We cover every aspect of the treatment from your hand control and colour theory knowledge to scalp mapping and hairline design.
4. Pre Study and Post Study:
Included in your tuition is the renowned Inkd SMP online course. Featuring over 100+ lessons and video tutorials to complete prior to in person training. Refer back to the course at any time after hands on training to refresh and retain your knowledge.
5. Hands on Experience:
Small classes so you receive individualised attention and guidance tailored to your skill level and aspirations. You will work on 2-3 live models with varying degrees of hair loss and skin tones. Gain hours of one-on-one practice with our trainers.
6. Ongoing Support:
Be mentored by Ana personally along your journey. After class completion you may return to observe our team in person, or book more hands on model practice.
Be supported by Ana and our international community in our SMP Skool business mentoring app.
SMP Training Beginners Course
What’s included
Our complete 4 step SMP Certification
- 100+ module Online SMP Course
- 4 days Hands on Training
- 2 live models provided
- Full Professional SMP kit
- Inkd SMP Certification
- Fully tax deductible educational course
- Ongoing support
- Product & supplier discounts
- Client paperwork templates
- Photos and videos for your portfolio
- Business Mentoring post-graduation
What you will learn
Our mission is to ensure every student leaves our training course confident, competent and excited to start performing SMP treatments straight away!
We follow a structured course curriculum with both online pre-study and in-person hands-on components.
- Advanced in-depth theory
- Simplified methods for natural results
- Inkd SMP colour theory
- 3D hairline technique
- Hair thickening treatments
- Consultations and sales scripts and more!
SMP Pro Kit Included
Our favourite SMP essentials.
Use exactly what we use to achieve natural results.
- Wireless machine
- Needles: 3 full boxes
- 5pm Shadow SMP pigment
- Neutraliser pigment
- Ink pots
- Inkd SMP study guide
- And more!
Meet your SMP Trainers
Kenna Keough
Kenna is a rising star and leader in the Canadian SMP industry. She is a skin specialist who also has a diverse background in Medical Aesthetics and laser tattoo removal. As a laser tattoo removal technician, Kenna knows the importance of proper SMP education and application. Her experience and knowledge about all things skin is a great asset and foundation for Scalp Micropigmentation! Kenna is your local mentor in Calgary who can assist you with shadowing sessions after your SMP training course is complete.
Ana James – INKD SMP
Course creator and your online trainer and mentor.
Inkd SMP Director and lead trainer AJ has been an SMP specialist since 2019, personally completing over 1000 flawless client transformations to date… she’s also a Calgary native!
Ana is PASSIONATE about long term client happiness and healed results and is regarded as one of the SMP’s industry’s most skilled artists and successful business women.
AJ holds a Cert IV TAE Trainer and Assessor Certification is officially qualified to create and design Accredited courses. She has designed Inkd SMP’s training courses to be well structured, highly informative and on par with accredited programs.
Course details
No tattoo or beauty experience required.
Infection control or Bloodbourne pathogens certification requirements vary from country to country. Students are responsible for ensuring their Infection Control requirements for their country.
In depth SMP theory & practice course
A key difference between our high rate of student success VS other trainings!
Over 100+ lessons and video tutorials.
A prerequisite for hands-on training, must be completed prior. Approx. 25+ hours.
Included in your training package is enrolment into the renowned Inkd SMP Online Course. You’ll receive Invaluable access to advanced knowledge, expertise and years of experience. The attention to detail within the course is simply unmatched, anywhere!
Study the science behind SMP, view in depth video tutorials, complete practice tasks and quizzes.
Learn at your own pace prior to hands-on course commencement. Refer back to study materials and video tutorials at any time to help you refresh and retain your knowledge.
Completing your theory and practice tasks before course commencement ensures our students have an understanding of SMP before we start hands-on tasks, making it easier for you to grasp the techniques and why we do them – plus it gives us maximum hands-on skills time!
Online Course Breakdown
Over 100+ in depth lessons and video tutorials!
- AJ’s roadmap to starting your SMP business
- Improving your mindset and motivation
- SMP science and anatomy
- Pre/post care
- Health & safety compliance
- Inkd SMP simplified pigment ratios
- Matching hair colours
SMP Treatment types
- Inkd SMP signature 3D realism technique
- Mapping and designing hairlines
- Sessions 1-3 hairline and density treatments
- Undetectable blends
- SMP and hair transplants
- Alopecia and SMP
- Working with dark skin tones
- Men’s density treatment
- Women’s hairline & baby hair density
- Scar camouflage
- SMP refresh sessions
- Troubleshooting skin types and unexpected healed results
- Unique client case studies
- and MORE!
Social media and marketing
- Nailing client consultations
- SMP Sales processes
- Interactive online Q&A sections
- Inkd SMP Certification
- 20% off all 5pm Shadow SMP products
Upon completion of our course you’ll be ready to start your own SMP business straight away and receive unrivalled personalised mentoring to help you succeed as an artist!
Intensive 4 Days in person training
Location: Marda Loop Calgary
Times : 9am -4pm daily.
Small group training with a focus on building your hands on skills and correct techniques – Learn how to get world class SMP results from the very start. Two highly experienced trainers to assist you and ensure you get essential one-on-one time.
One of the most important skills to master as an SMP artist is how to manoeuvre through different skin types.
During training you’ll work on multiple live models with varying skin types and hair loss levels to give you a variety of hands on experience. The provided models’ first sessions are completed by students, their following sessions are done by Kenna, which you may shadow to observe the result or receive feedback and photos of their healed results.
Day 1: Overview of theory, equipment, practice machine control, insertion depths, spacing.
- Hairline styles, measurement and symmetry, practice drawing and execution, colour matching and ink mixing. Practice on various mediums.
Day 2: Live client demonstration by AJ & Jackson.
- Shadowing and 2 live demonstrations.
- Hand control tasks, practice on various mediums.
Day 3: Guided student model sessions
- Students work on live models with varying degrees of hair loss
Day 4: Guided student models – course completion
- Students work on live models with varying degrees of hair loss
- Additional help and feedback.
- Course completion, receive Certificate.
Certificate of Completion
Following completion of your course, AJ and Kenna will be available for ongoing mentoring and skills assistance. Kenna in person and AJ in our Skool App with weekly zooms and support!
Students will have the opportunity to work on 2 live models. Models may be male or female with varying degrees of hair loss. All models are provided by Inkd SMP.
If you have a friend or family member who’s keen to receive a treatment, you’re more than welcome to bring them along as your model – please advise us beforehand.
Course Investment
Your training tuition is $6500 CAD.
This includes:
- 4 days training with 2 live models
- Inkd SMP online course ($3000 value)
- Full SMP kit ($700 value)
- Add on : SMP Skool Business Mentoring for 12 months ($720 value)
Please note all prices are in AUD. Live conversion rates will vary based on your country and bank.
A $2500 deposit will be required to secure your space in the course. Final payment is due via invoice 1 week prior to course commencement
Upcoming dates
MELBOURNE AU
- March 11 – 14, 2025 Beginners
- March 19-20, 2025 Advanced
- May 6-9, 2025 Beginners
- May 14-15, 2025 Advanced
- September 9-12, 2025 Beginners
- September 17-18, 2025 Advanced
- November 11 – 14, 2025 Beginners
- November 19-20, 2025 Advanced
Sydney AU
- Feb 5-8, 2025 Beginners
New Zealand
- March 12-15, 2025 Beginners
- March 20-21, 2025 Advanced
- April 9-12, 2025 Beginners
- May 8-9, 2025 Advanced
- May 14-17, 2025 Beginners
Canada
- 2025 Dates TBD
Community not Competition
Welcome to the Inkd SMP Family!
Our signature methods have been simplified with you as the student in mind. Feeling lost in the complexities of scalp micropigmentation is normal. That is why we have created this internationally recognised training program and community to help new and upcoming SMP artists become experts with ease.
- Online course for pre-study
- Hands on experience
- Taught by Cert IV Trainer
- Full Pro SMP kit included
- Highly experienced experts
STEP 3 – Business Mentoring
Exclusive to Inkd SMP : An SMP industry first!
- Weekly Zoom calls with our team
- How to get clients
- Feedback on your work
- Business growth tools
- Marketing, branding and social media
- World wide community & networking
Are You An Experienced Artist?
Are you an experienced PMU or tattoo artist looking to upskill? See our 2 day certification below!
Ready to get started?
INKD SMP is respected worldwide for our professionalism and ultra-realistic results – by achieving an INKD SMP Scalp Micropigmentation training certificate, your clients will know you’ve been vetted for and assessed by AJ herself personally.
We take pride in our work and that includes training – to receive a certificate our students must complete all skills and hands-on assessments to the high standard we expect.
Contact our team for training enquiries. Please provide your phone number so we may contact you.
FAQ'S
Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a life changing, game changing and transformative solution to hair loss! It is a unisex cosmetic procedure that involves tattooing the scalp to create the illusion of new hair follicles. Pigment is deposited below the epidermis layer using a stippling or dotting method.
Scalp micropigmentation offers a non-surgical and non-invasive solution for individuals seeking to address hair loss, create the look of a shaved head, or enhance their existing hairstyle. It provides a natural looking alternative to hair transplants or other hair restoration methods, and can significantly boost self-confidence and self-esteem!
Our 4 day beginners class is a 3 step process.
- Completing the Inkd SMP online course before hands on classes. You will receive a certificate for your theory and essentials completion. This takes 25+ hours
- Completing 4 days hands on training with 2 live models. The in person study is 24 hours.
- Post training mentoring and business setup
- Ongoing practice and skills building!
potential earnings as an SMP artist range from $250-500+ per hour. The average SMP treatment will cost $2000-4000 per client. With just one new client per week that is a potential $104 000 / year earnings!
Clients will need 2-4 sessions to complete SMP, based on their hair loss level. Each session lasts 2-4 hours on average.