You’ve Built a Program—But Is It Truly Working for Your Students?

VALERIE KRUEGER • October 18, 2025

You’ve Built a Program—But Is It Truly Working for Your Students?

You’re Teaching. You’re Booked. But Something’s Missing.

You’ve spent years building your training program. You’ve got solid techniques, loyal clients, maybe even a handful of returning students. From the outside, things look great.

But behind the scenes…
You're repeating yourself over and over.
Students are finishing your course but still texting daily.
You're not sure if what you're teaching is truly enough.
You’re stretched thin, and your business model doesn’t scale.


Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

Many talented PMU and SMP artists build training programs around what they know, but without the structure, resources, and educational best practices that turn good artists into great educators. That’s where Micropigmentation Educators® (MPE®) comes in.


The Hard Truth: Most Programs Are Built Backwards

Let’s be real—most trainer-built programs start with:

  • What worked for them personally
  • The way they learned (good or bad)
  • Their go-to techniques and favorite products

While that’s not a bad start, it often misses crucial components like:

  • Scientific theory (anatomy, wound healing, pigment chemistry)
  • Learning strategies that support all student types
  • Step-by-step logic that moves a student from beginner to pro
  • Business education so students actually succeed post-training

And if your state ever audits your course or a student files a complaint, the lack of formalized structure can put your entire business at risk.


MPE® Helps You Teach with Confidence—and Impact

You don’t have to start over to raise the bar.

MPE® partners with trainers like you who are already teaching—but want to bridge the gaps, boost student results, and build something that’s truly scalable and sustainable.

With MPE®, you get:

  • A full online theory course that meets most state education requirements

  • A robust 200+ page manual, workbooks, quizzes, and exams

  • Fact-based content, not opinions—so you can lead your students your way

  • Lesson plans that allow you to focus on mentoring, not repeating yourself

  • Structured tools to help your students become independent, not dependent

Most trainers teach “how to do it.”


We help you teach your students to think, troubleshoot, and adapt.


Your Students Deserve More Than “What Worked for You”

When your curriculum is based only on personal experience, you risk missing the nuances that a diverse student group needs. Not every student thinks like you, works like you, or learns like you.

That’s why MPE® incorporates multiple learning theories (including VARK) and layers of explanation—visuals, text, demos, quizzes—to help all students build lasting skills.

And don’t worry—you’re still in charge.

You get to keep your signature techniques and branding. MPE® just provides the backbone to ensure what you teach works for every student, not just the ones who think like you.


Success Leaves Clues—So Does Struggle

If your students keep needing more help, your reviews aren’t translating into bookings, or you’re burning out trying to “custom build” every class—you don’t have to suffer in silence.

You’re already doing the work.
Let MPE® help you do it better—and build a true education business that grows with you.



You’ve built a program. Now make it exceptional.
Apply now to join the MPE® movement and give your students the structure, clarity, and tools they deserve—while protecting your brand and boosting your results.


👉Apply to Teach the MPE® Curriculum


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