Micropigmentation Training Canada
- Calgary, Canada - Enquire for Dates
- All levels - no experience necessary
- 100% student success rate
- Award-winning training program
- 1-1 Training with Inkd SMP Calgary
600+ Students World Wide
Learn SMP with #1 Artist Ana James
Inkd SMP Founder Ana James (AJ) is a Calgary native turned Australian expat. Since establishment in 2019, Inkd SMP has helped 3500+ clients and trained 600 artists world wide and is considered one of the world’s most experienced SMP Artists and Educators.
Ana has revolutionised the world’s SMP Training standards by pioneering the hybrid online/in person programs, simplified pigment ratios, and 3D realism technique. She is highly regarded as an influential leader and successful business woman.
Some of Ana’s accolades include :
- Winner Team Micro Best Artist International Award
- Winner 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards
- Meeting of Minds Key speaker
- 2025 Australian Women’s Champion Finalist
Passionate about client happiness and healed results, Ana’s mission is to empower all students to create their dream businesses through SMP.
SMP Training in Calgary
Inkd SMP Calgary offers Canada’s most premium, comprehensive and structured Scalp Micropigmentation Training programs.
Our students come from all backgrounds and life stages – no prior experience needed.
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 fell their best
This course is for aspiring artists who are serious about becoming industry leading experts.
Training Comparison
Inkd SMP vs Other training providers
Trusted by over 600 students worldwide:
| Inclusion | Inkd SMP | Others |
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Modern Methods |
✅ |
❌ |
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Online Course |
✅ |
❌ |
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Hands On Training |
✅ |
✅ |
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2 Live Models |
✅ |
❌ |
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Experienced Trainers |
✅ |
❌ |
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Unlimited Mentoring |
✅ |
❌ |
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Confidence in your skills |
✅ |
❌ |
Award Winning Results
SMP Course Overview
Start here: watch the video
4 Step Certification
1. Online Course
2. In Person Training
3. Hands On Models
4. Business Mentoring
Lifetime access to our 100+ module online course!
A key difference between our high rate of student success VS other trainings!
Invaluable insider gems plus Ana’s advanced knowledge, expertise and years of experience.
- Easy to follow
- Video tutorials
- Case studies
- Paper practice tasks
- Hairline designs
- Male & female hair thickening
- Quizzes
- And more!
A prerequisite for hands-on training, must be completed prior. Approx. 35+ hours.
Classes range from 2-4 days depending on experience level.
You’ll undergo intensive practice and observation and 1-2 days of live model work
Small 1-1 groups with a focus on building your hands on skills and correct techniques – Learn how to get world class SMP results from the very start.
Observe the Inkd SMP Artists in studio and see our real clients at all stages of their SMP journeys.
Practice and perfect our 3D realism method:
- Inkd SMP 3D realism method
- NAPID DAC hand control
- Pigment dilution ratios
- Layering process
Work on live models under the guidance of Inkd SMP Calgary Artist, Owner and Educator Kenny.
Students must provide their own models for class. You’ll then return to studio to complete sessions under Kenny’s supervision, learning the complete Inkd SMP process based on healed results.
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.
Inkd SMP Fundamentals Certification upon completion.
SMP Skool Business Growth Community
Exclusive to Inkd SMP: An SMP industry first!
Start and scale your new SMP business with ease.
- Zoom mentoring with Ana
- World wide community & networking
- Tips for getting clients
- Feedback on your work
- Business growth tools
- Marketing, branding & social media
Following completion of your course Kenny will also be available for hands on shadowing and skills assistance.
Students who would like more hands on practice with additional models may book in 1 or 2 day advanced training with Kenny.
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!
Why train with Inkd SMP
- 8+ years Experienced SMP Experts
- Award Winning Education
- Cert IV Accredited Trainer
- More than 3500 Clients Worldwide
- 600+ Artists trained Worldwide
- Locations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada
- In depth pre study
- Hands on with live models
- Unrivaled mentoring upon graduation
Calgary's #1 Training Academy
What you need to know
- 100+ module Online SMP Course
- 2-4 days Hands on Training
- Guidance with live models
- Full Professional SMP kit
- Inkd SMP Certification
- Ongoing support
- Product & supplier discounts
- Client paperwork templates
- Fully tax deductible educational course
- Photos and videos for your portfolio
- Business Mentoring post-graduation
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!
A $2000 CAD deposit will be required to secure your space in the course.
Final balanced are due 10 days before course commencement.
Plan to set aside 30+ hours for your online course and pre study.
Hands on training is 2-4 days in person.
Online course access is LIFETIME. If you do not finish in time for hands on training, you can refer back to the online at any time.
This is one of the very few educational investments that has the potential to cover it’s cost back very fast – within the first few clients!
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!
Your online fundamentals, practice tasks and ongoing mentoring is done with Ana James.
Hands on training is 1-1 with Inkd SMP Calgary owner and artist Kenny James.
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.