SMP Courses in Melbourne
- Melbourne : 1 spot left for May - Book NOW!
- Beginners : No experience necessary
- 100% student success rate
- Melbourne's Best in-person SMP Training
- 12 month payment plan available, 0% interest
- 4 day certification
Learn SMP with #1 Artist Ana James
Inkd SMP Owner Ana James (AJ) is one of the world’s most experienced SMP Artists and Educators. Since 2019 Inkd SMP has helped 2000+ clients and trained 350 artists across 15 countries.
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.
In 2024 Ana was a winner of Team Micro’s ‘Best Artist International Award’ and top 3 Best Scar Camouflage. In 2025 Inkd SMP received national recognition, winning the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards where we were named the #1 Tattoo Business Australia wide!
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 Melbourne
INKD SMP Melbourne offers Australia’s most premium, comprehensive and structured Scalp Micropigmentation Training programs. Learn this highly specialised art with Australia’s #1 experts!
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 350 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 |
✅ |
❌ |
Before & After SMP
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!
Our #1 rated online course is included with all training tuition! A prerequisite for hands-on training, must be completed prior.
- Easy to follow
- Video tutorials
- Case studies
- Paper practice tasks
- Hairline designs
- Male & female hair thickening
- Quizzes
SMP Fundamentals Theory Certificate upon completion
Four days in person training. Two days of intensive practice and observation and two days of live model work
Small 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 2 live models days 3 and 4.
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.
Both models are provided.
However, we do encourage students to bring one model so that you can perform their follow up sessions and see the treatment though to completion. Our studio is available for you to complete a model.
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 Certificate and Graduation day 4!
SMP Skool Business Growth Community
Exclusive to Inkd SMP: An SMP industry first!
Start and scale your new SMP business with ease.
- Live Zoom calls with Ana and Team
- World wide community & networking
- Tips for getting clients
- Feedback on your work
- Business growth tools
- Marketing, branding & social media
Following completion of your course students are able to book shadowing or additional hands on training with AJ!
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
- 6+ years Experienced SMP Experts
- Award Winning Artists
- Cert IV Accredited Trainer
- More than 2000 Clients Worldwide
- 300+ Artists trained Worldwide
- Locations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada
- In depth pre study
- Hands on with live models
- Unrivaled mentoring upon graduation
- Modern methods for 2025
SMP Training in Australia
What you need to know
As per Australian national standards, accreditation and ASHBBCOS007 is not legally required or recognised to obtain jobs or start a business in the Cosmetic Tattoo industry which includes Scalp Micropigmentation.
Your lead Trainer Ana James holds a Cert IV Trainer and Assessor Accreditation. She is one of only a few Artists in Australia who is officially qualified to create and approve Accredited courses. Inkd SMP’s training courses and inclusions go above and beyond ASHBBCOS007 standards.
Your Inkd SMP certification and documentation is accepted nationwide and internationally for insurance and business registration.
As per Australian national standards, accreditation and ASHBBCOS007 is not required or recognised to obtain jobs or start a business in Cosmetic Tattooing or Scalp Micropigmentation.
Your lead Trainer Ana James holds a Cert IV Trainer and Assessor Accreditation. She is one of only a few Artists in Australia who is officially qualified to create and approve Accredited courses. Inkd SMP’s training courses and inclusions go above and beyond ASHBBCOS007 standards.
Your Inkd SMP certification is accepted nationwide and internationally for insurance and business registration.
- 100+ module Online SMP Course
- 4 days Hands on Training
- 2 live models provided
- 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
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!
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
- Pro hand control methods
- Hair thickening for males
- hair thickening for women
- sales processing, pricing
- Consultations and sales scripts and more!
Plan to set aside 30+ hours for your online course and pre study.
Hands on training is 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.
Our in person classes are in Melbourne, Sydney (Wollongong), Auckland and Calgary!
REMAINING CLASSES 2025
BEGINNERS – 4 days
Melbourne
- May 14-17
- May 28 – 31
- June 30 – July 3
- September 9-12
- November 11- 15 Beginners
Sydney
- August 6-10
New Zealand
- Dates TBD
Canada / USA
- Dates TBD
ADVANCED – 2 days
Melbourne
- May 26- 27
- September 19-20
- November 25-26
Sydney
- Dates TBD
New Zealand
- Dates TBD
Canada / USA
- Dates TBD
- Dates TBD
A $2200 deposit will be required to secure your space in the course.
Final balanced are due 10 days before course commencement.
Payment plans
Pay off up to $5500 of your course over 6-12 months within Australia.
Pay 0% interest
Subject to approval by Payright.
Please contact our team for Payright payment plan options
Afterpay
Afterpay is available in studio only. Payments must be made in person
FULL COURSE COST ; $6900 AUD
No prior beauty or tattoo experience is required for beginners!
We teach you our signature methods from scratch with simplified techniques.
Our multi-step hybrid online/in person course is designed for you to leave confident and excited to start your new career!
HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments
Some states require a Skin penetration certification for operation.
This certificate is done online and is self paced.
Please check your state’s individual requirements before commencing work.
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.