Illinois Continuing Education Courses
Approved for: Cosmetologists, Estheticians, and Nail Technicians.
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Cosmetology: 14 hours of continuing education bi-annually (7 hours can be completed online)
Esthetics: 10 hours of continuing education bi-annually (5 hours can be completed online)
Nail Technology: 10 hours of continuing education bi-annually (5 hours can be completed online)
Note: Topics must contribute directly to a licensee's knowledge and ability to perform duties as a licensee.
Health, Safety and/or Welfare Subjects
As a professional (or future professional) in the beauty industry, you are in a unique position to protect public health and—when trained properly—recognize signs of domestic abuse and human trafficking. This certification will show you how.
$29.95
Your clients want extra reassurance when it comes to infection control measures and safe work practices. Refresh your knowledge and get a printable certificate with a two-hour Infection Control online course today!
$21.95
This three-hour course covers salon, spa, and barbershop health and safety by exploring how to identify problem areas, how to plan for issues before they arise, how to be more effective in your infection control and chemical safety efforts, and more.
$26.95
As a beauty professional, you are uniquely positioned to sense a client’s physical safety and well-being. If you’re trained in what to look for, YOU can make a difference. Learn how to spot the signs and safely provide resources to your clients.
$9.95
As a beauty professional, you are uniquely positioned to sense a client’s physical safety and well-being. If you’re trained in what to look for, YOU can make a difference. Learn how to spot the signs and safely provide resources to your clients.
$9.95
General Elective Courses
Make More Money Series
So many things in today’s market are out of our control. This class focuses instead on three key areas that you can control to maximize your earning potential.
$16.95
Do you want to make more money? This course covers the key strategies for achieving and maintaining success in the beauty industry. From defining success to creating your marketing message—we will help you increase your paycheck using marketing.
$16.95
In this class, you will learn the five Retail Touch Points in a customer's experience, carry out three-part systems for selling retail at each point of the direct selling cycle and identify how your customers' emotions influence their buying habits.
$16.95
Make more money with service by learning how to best impress and serve your clients before, during and after they visit the salon.
$16.95
Whether you are new to salon ownership, getting ready to open, or are searching for ways to improve your business, this course will serve as your guide, providing you with the knowledge to successfully own and operate your own salon suite business.
$32.95
In this class, we will review the entire guest experience, from the first phone contact through the exit from the salon. You will learn how to take special care with each client, from the booking to the ending experience.
$16.95
Razor Cutting Series with Nick Arrojo
Learn how to ergonomically handle, control, and safely cut with a razor. Novice professionals gain confidence and skill while seasoned pros will enjoy perfecting their razor cutting skills and knowledge.
$21.95
Featuring instruction from master stylist Nick Arrojo, this online class will teach you how to create a bob with graduation and side-swept bangs.
$32.95
Featuring instruction from master stylist Nick Arrojo, this online class will teach you how to create a long layer cut with choppy bangs.
$32.95
Featuring instruction from master stylist Nick Arrojo, this online class will teach you how to create a one-length bob with blunt bangs.
$32.95
Nail Technique Series
In this class, host Alisha Rimando will walk you through step-by-step video tutorials covering ways to increase your speed and consistency that leave you with perfectly sculpted nails.
$32.95
In this class Alisha Rimando will walk you through step-by-step video tutorials on how to perform the right filing techniques to create consistency, beauty and durability in your salon nails.
$32.95
Do you have trouble with broken nails, lifting, and cracking in the corners of your nail extensions? This class will help you solve this by covering proper nail structure and the correct way to apply your liquid and powder (L&P) or hard gel.
$32.95
Other Approved Courses
This course provides professionals the opportunity to confidently execute classic short haircutting and barbering techniques under the guidance of three experts in the field.
$32.95
This one-hour course teaches the skills and techniques necessary to perform a safe and effective brazilian bikini wax on your clients.
$32.95