SPCP LIMITED

What SPCP LIMITED does

SPCP LIMITED, operating as the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP), is a US-incorporated non-profit professional association founded in 2004 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a mailing presence in London, England. It serves the permanent cosmetics, paramedical tattooing, and scalp micropigmentation (SMP) verticals by issuing internationally recognized board certifications (CPCP, CPTP, CSMP), administering tiered individual memberships (Associate, Professional, Lifetime, Supporter), accrediting educators (SPCP Approved Trainer) and vendors (SPCP Approved Supplier), and producing recurring education and event programming including the 35th Annual Convention, monthly Sip n Share live sessions, and the 2025 Paramedical Tattoo Summit.

The platform is delivered through self-service web properties (spcp.org, members.spcp.org, join.spcp.org, shop.spcp.org, directory.spcp.org) hosted on the Go High Level marketing and CRM stack, supporting membership applications, certification registration and renewal, event ticketing, an online shop, and public-facing technician/trainer/supplier directories. Content assets include proprietary exam content (100-question, 81% pass threshold), ebook publications (e.g., Areola and Nipple Repigmentation, The Art of Camouflage), convention replays packaged as CEU content, and a Train the Trainer program.

Revenue is generated from a diversified mix of recurring and transactional streams: annual membership subscriptions ($125-$480 depending on tier), one-time and 2-year-cycle certification fees ($300 application, $150/$250 renewals), Lifetime memberships ($945 plus $49 annual maintenance), event tickets and recorded session sales ($27.99), Approved Trainer and Supplier annual fees ($250 and $650 respectively), directory listings ($85), merchandise and publication sales, and a multi-tier sponsorship and advertising program ($500-$5,000). Distribution is primarily direct via owned digital channels supplemented by an in-person annual convention; commercial reach is international (USA, Canada, UK, South Africa, Mexico), with US state regulatory information covering all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington D.C. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates with a lean 7-employee team.

Name

SPCP LIMITED

Legal name

Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals

Website

https://spcp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SPCP LIMITED is a US non-profit professional association that issues CPCP, CPTP, and CSMP board certifications and runs tiered membership, education, and event programs for permanent makeup, paramedical tattoo, and scalp micropigmentation professionals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association and Certification Services

akta.pro primary industry

Permanent Makeup Consultation, Design & Patch Testing Services (HSALAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) Services (HSALAKAF), Touch-Up & Maintenance Permanent Makeup Services (HSALAKAK)

Keywords

• Permanent cosmetics certification
• Paramedical tattoo training
• Professional beauty association
• Board certification exams
• PMU membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual recurring membership fees from Associate, Professional, Supporter, and Lifetime members. Memberships are 12-month subscriptions with automatic renewal. Professional Membership is $395 USD annually (USA) or $255 USD (International).
2. Certification Fees: CPCP exam application fee of $300 USD (covers 2-year certification). Renewal fees of $150 USD for members and $250 USD for non-members. Similar structure for CPTP and CSMP certifications.
3. Event Tickets: Revenue from convention tickets, Sip n Share event sessions ($27.99 per session for non-members), and summit admissions. Annual convention provides member discounts on tickets.
4. Approved Trainer & Supplier Fees: SPCP Approved Trainer annual subscription of $250 USD plus $100 application fee. SPCP Approved Supplier annual fee of $650 USD (50% discount for existing Professional or Lifetime members).
5. Shop Sales: E-commerce sales of SPCP merchandise, publications, e-books, and educational materials including convention replays and CEU courses.
6. Advertising & Sponsorship: Advertising opportunities starting at $500 USD. Event sponsorship tiers: Live Learning Event Sponsor $950 per event; Bronze Annual Sponsor $1,000; Silver Annual Sponsor $3,000; Gold Annual Sponsor $5,000.
7. Directory Listing Fees: Technician website directory listing at $85 USD annually for Professional and Lifetime members.
8. Trainer Affiliate Commissions: SPCP Approved Trainers earn 5% commission on CPCP exam registrations, $15 per new membership signup, and 10% commission on SPCP E-Book purchases through affiliate links.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) is a non-profit professional association that provides tiered membership programs, three board certifications (CPCP, CPTP, CSMP), Approved Trainer and Approved Supplier designations, monthly live learning events, annual conventions, ebook publications, and an online directory for the permanent cosmetics and paramedical tattooing industry. Revenue is generated through membership subscriptions, certification fees, event tickets, sponsorships, advertising, and merchandise sales.

Product overview

SPCP LIMITED operates as a professional membership organization offering a unified platform of certification, education, and networking services for the permanent cosmetics and paramedical tattooing industry. The core offering consists of tiered membership programs (Associate, Professional, Lifetime, Supporter) that provide access to board certifications (CPCP, CPTP, CSMP), professional development programs (SPCP Approved Trainer, SPCP Approved Supplier), and educational resources (Sip 'N' Share live presentations, convention replays, ebook publications). The organization connects professionals through its website directory listing service and hosts annual conventions and the Paramedical Tattoo Summit. The product architecture functions as a membership-based SaaS platform (hosted on Go High Level) providing certification examination proctoring, member portal access, and event registration capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CPCP - Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional: Board certification for permanent makeup professionals
• CPTP - Certified Paramedical Tattoo Professional
• CSMP - Certified Scalp Micropigmentation Professional

Products and services

• SPCP Membership Programs Tiered annual membership programs (Associate, Professional, Lifetime, Supporter) providing access to community, education, certification eligibility, and professional resources for permanent makeup artists and paramedical tattoo professionals. Pricing ranges from $125 (Supporter) to $395 (Professional USA) annually.
• CPCP Certification (Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional) Internationally recognized board certification exam for permanent makeup professionals requiring 100+ hours of training, Bloodborne Pathogens certification, and passing a 100-question proctored exam with 81% minimum score. Satisfies state licensing requirements in New Jersey, Maine, and New Hampshire. Application fee: $300 USD; renewal every 2 years.
• CPTP Certification (Certified Paramedical Tattoo Professional) Board certification examination for paramedical tattooing professionals with 100 hours of coursework required (80 hours credited for CPCP holders with 20 additional paramedical hours). 100-question exam, 81% passing score, renewed every 2 years.
• CSMP Certification (Certified Scalp Micropigmentation Professional) Board certification exam for scalp micropigmentation professionals with 100 hours of SMP training required and in-person proctored 100-question exam with 81% passing score. Renewal every 2 years.
• SPCP Approved Trainer Program Recognition program for PMU educators and training academies. Requires $100 application fee plus $250 annual subscription for 4-year term. Includes trainer directory listing, free social media posts, 20% OFF publications, and bulk convention ticket discounts.
• SPCP Approved Supplier Program Annual supplier membership program for manufacturers and industry suppliers with $650 USD annual fee (50% discount for Professional or Lifetime members). Includes website directory listing, social media exposure, newsletter ad, and discounted convention booth.
• SPCP Sip 'N' Share Live Presentations Monthly online learning events featuring presentations from top industry leaders with interactive Q&A. Free for SPCP members; $27.99 per session for non-members. Recorded sessions available for purchase.
• SPCP Convention Replays Recorded replays of annual SPCP conventions offering CEU credits, vendor presentations, and access to multiple presenters covering various permanent cosmetics topics.
• SPCP Ebook Publications Digital publications including Areola and Nipple Repigmentation guide and The Art of Camouflage, available as e-reader editions with CEU credit eligibility.
• Train the Trainer Program 16-hour online instructor development program required for SPCP Approved Trainer eligibility, available online through the members portal, must be renewed every four years.
• SPCP Website Directory Listing Optional business listing service for Professional and Lifetime members at $85 USD annually to display business name, contact information, and services on the SPCP official directory.
• SPCP CPCP Exam Review Live Zoom exam preparation session hosted by Kimberly White to help candidates prepare for CPCP and CPTP exams, 90 minutes duration.

Quantifiable outcome

• CPCP certification satisfies state licensing requirements including New Jersey, Maine, and New Hampshire
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Professional Program Insurance Brokerage (PPIB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and insurance partner offering affordable insurance tailored for permanent makeup, medispas, day spas, and beauty businesses. Provides 10% insurance discount for CPCP designees. Listed as Gold Sponsor. PPIB has served the industry since 1993.
• Gallagher Health Benefit ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation Health Program partner providing comprehensive health insurance solutions for members including major medical, Medicare, dental, vision, life, and voluntary coverage. Located at 2850 Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008.
• Felton CreativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital marketing partner and Silver Annual Sponsor providing marketing services and event sponsorship.
• Derma InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatinum Sponsor and Approved Supplier of pigments, equipment, and supplies. Offers 10% discount for SPCP members and additional 5% for CPCP certificants. Located in Kempton, PA.
• SofTap Permanent CosmeticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver Sponsor and Approved Supplier of hand devices, pigment, and supplies. Lifetime member status. Located in Livermore, CA.
• Chanco Beauty/MicroPigmentation CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Supplier of pigment, anesthetics, needles, machines, and supplies. Located in Cheltenham, Ontario, Canada. Pat Shibley serves as Lifetime Member, Approved Trainer, and Approved Supplier.
• Augmentus Business SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Supplier providing corporation and LLC formation, building business credit, CPA services, tax strategy, asset protection, and business consulting. Located in Anaheim, CA. Offers 50% discount on LLC formation and 25% discount on business credit builder and consultations.
• After InkedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Supplier of tattoo aftercare products. Located in Tampa, FL. Offers VIP wholesale pricing for SPCP members.
• Nouveau Contour USAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Supplier of PMU devices, needles, and pigments. Located at 7087 Grand National Dr., Orlando, FL.
• Lively InkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Supplier of Permablend pigments, anesthetics, needles, machines, and supplies. Located in Canyon Lake, TX.
• Kims Beauty ExpressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Supplier of PMU machines, pigments, topicals, needles and supplies. Located in Williston, FL. Offers 5% discount for SPCP members.
• Medical Tattooing Billing ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerApproved Supplier providing medical tattoo billing services. Located in Orlando, FL. Offers 10% discount on new provider setup fee for SPCP members.
• Reel SkinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Supplier of tattoo practice skin products. Latex-free and stretchable like actual skin. Based in Texas.
• Prettyology Micropigmentation AcademyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved Supplier of PMU supplies and education. Located in Peabody, MA.
• EduwhereminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Bloodborne Pathogens course provider for CPCP and CPTP certification eligibility. SPCP-approved course provider for industry-specific BBP training.
• Body Art Training GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Bloodborne Pathogens course provider for CPCP and CPTP certification eligibility.
• Cathy MontieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Bloodborne Pathogens course provider for CPCP and CPTP certification eligibility.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• International Micropigmentation Association: Niche international body focused on micropigmentation standards and training, representing a smaller emerging alternative to SPCP's CPCP credential globally.
• American Med Spa Association: Industry association for medical spas that increasingly offer paramedical tattooing services; serves as a partial overlap on paramedical credentials and supplier ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Professional Beauty Association: Large US-based beauty industry association with membership, events (like Cosmoprof), and education programs covering many beauty disciplines including aspects adjacent to PMU.
• CIDESCO International: International beauty therapy standards body offering globally recognized certifications for aesthetics and beauty professionals, providing a benchmark for international credentialing scale.
• International Spa Association: Major US spa and wellness industry association offering education, certification, and events that touch on PMU-adjacent aesthetics services within a broader portfolio.
• Allied Beauty Association: Broader North American beauty industry trade association representing salons, spas, and beauty professionals with overlapping personal care services focus, though not PMU-specific.

Regional players

• Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (Canada): Regional permanent makeup professional association serving Canada, comparable member-based certification and education model in a neighboring geography.

Direct peers

• American Academy of Micropigmentation: Direct competitor non-profit offering training and certification standards for permanent cosmetics professionals in the US, overlapping directly with SPCP's CPCP credentialing mission.

Others

• National Tattoo Association: Adjacent tattoo industry association covering traditional tattooing with shared regulatory, safety, and professional standards interests relevant to PMU practice.
• Beauty Changes Lives Foundation: Non-profit focused on beauty profession scholarships and awareness, thematically aligned with SPCP's mission of elevating beauty careers through education and standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SPCPOffice
• Facebookfacebook.com/SPCP.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spcp-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/spcp_pmu

Compliance5 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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