Wie lange dauert eine Ausbildung zum Kosmetiker / zur Kostemetikerin oder zum Visagist / zur Visagistin?
How long does it take to train as a beautician or make-up artist?
The duration of an apprenticeship or continuing education, further training in this field depends heavily on the degree. As a rule, an apprenticeship lasts this long:
- Cosmetician with Federal Diploma of Vocational Education and Training 3 years
- Cosmetician in Medical Cosmetics with Federal Diploma of Higher Education 2 years part-time
- Make-up artist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education 2 years part-time
- Cosmetician with certificate 10 to 12 months part-time (varies depending on the school)
Continuing education, further training courses for beauticians vary greatly in length, from a few days to several months. Enquire with the training provider of your choice.
