All I know is that no one in the tv and film industry has even heard of QC Make-up Academy. And this school is not even recognized by IA if anyone is thinking of going in the film/tv direction as a career.
Also, that MIMP term doesn't even mean anythng or exsist anywhere. But don't take my word for it. Google it yourself and find out! Speaking of which, certificates, diplomas, degrees don't mean anything in the make-up world, perhaps in retail, but they train you anyway. All it says is that you went to a make-up school. It doesn't mean that you're good or proficient.
Make-up is the type of career and "trade" that is very hands on. Just like an electrician, aircraft mechanic, HVAC technician, hairstylist, helicopter pilot, fashion designer, taking your drivers test, etc, etc... No employer will take you seriously if you took your training in any of those trades through an on-line course do they? And make-up is no different. Why should it be? If someone can tell me that at least, I'll drop this topic right now.
Like other posters have already mention in this thread, make-up is all about hands on and practice, practice, practice, and friggin' more practice and then practice some more.
A proper make-up school that is recognized by State, Provincial and Federal Education systems and Boards, is the make-up school you need to attend if you want to become a Pro MUA. Plain and simple. You need instructors that will give you real-time feedback, advice, correction, and Q&A, you work on each other, you get to use a variety of products, learn a variety of techniques, you get guest speakers, some even do field trips to working film sets, editorial photoshoots, and retail counters. Half-way through the course you get to practice by volunteering your services at student fashion shows. The make-up school I went to did all of these things and more. On-line courses don't give you this type of learning opportunity or experience.
On-line courses only work if you want to be a data entry clerk, a web developer, a blogger, a key cutter, an accountant, a political activist, etc.
I've also known a few Pro MUA's who were self-taught and they are doing quite well for themselves. Others, not so much.
However, it's up to you where you want to invest in your future, or throw your money away to. I am just pointing out the differences between the two educational styles.