Online Licensing Prep FAQs (For Students)

  • Why can't I access OLP on MiladyPro?

    Your access to OLP ended on MiladyPro on October 27, 2023.

    You have been granted one-year access to the Milady Exam Prep app.
    Download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
    our account was automatically migrated to the Exam Prep App, and your login information was emailed to you on October 25th.

  • What's happening to Online Licensing Prep?

    Online Licensing Prep (OLP) has moved to a mobile app. This app is available on the Apple Store and Google Play Store, and is now called Milady State Board Exam Prep, retaining all the things you love about OLP, with added benefits.

  • I'm a student trying to prepare for the state board exam. Where can I find Exam Prep?

    The Milady Exam Prep app is available in the Apple Store and Google Play Store. We're confident it will it will assist you in passing your state boards.

  • How do I login to the Milady Exam Prep App?

    Your account was automatically migrated to the new Milady State Board Exam Prep App, and your login instructions were emailed to you on October 25.

  • Why didn't I receive my login information for the app?

    If you didn't receive your login information for the app, please submit a ticket at support.cengage.com using case problem type "Course Support" and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • I recently purchased OLP, how long will I have access to the app?

    You will have access to the Milady State Board Exam Prep App until October 20, 2024.

  • Where can I get more information on the app?

    You can find more details, here.
    Or download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

  • Where can I download the app?

    You can download the app on the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Other MiladyPro Sunset FAQs

  • Where can I find the Online Courses for Instructors that were previously on MiladyPro?

    All Online Courses for Instructors have been moved to Milady Training to give you a better experience.
    See all online courses for instructors.

  • Where can I find the Online Courses for Professionals (and CE courses) that were previously on MiladyPro?

    All Online Courses for Professionals (and CE courses) have been moved to Milady Training to give you a better experience.
    See all online courses for professionals.

  • Where can I find the Milady Textbooks and Print Products that were previously on MiladyPro?

    All Milady Textbooks and print products have been moved to Milady Training/Cengage.com to give you a better experience.
    See all Milady Textbooks and print products.

  • Where can I find the Expert Career Advice that was previously on MiladyPro?

    All Expert Career Advice articles have been moved to Milady Training to give you a better experience.
    See all expert career advice. We also have a new blog for those considering, or currently attending beauty, wellness, or barbering school. This blog is dedicated to providing you with valuable insights and information that will help you pursue an education that leads to a thriving career. See the blog.

Online Licensing Prep FAQs (For Schools)

  • What is happening to Online Licensing Prep?

    For Schools:
    OLP has moved to the Milady CIMA platform and is called CIMA Exam Prep, retaining all the things you love about OLP, with newly added benefits. Migration concluded in November 2022. OLP PAC sales were stopped in January 2023, and students can no longer redeem previously-purchased codes.

    Missed the migration window? Find out how to get started with CIMA Exam Prep

  • I'm a school looking to use CIMA Exam Prep, how do I get started?

    Upgrade your students’ Exam Prep experience with the following steps:

  • Is CIMA Exam Prep the same product as Online Licensing Prep?

    Exam Prep retains all the things you love about OLP and with newly added benefits:

    • Full visibility to students’ activity—without the need for codes
    • Mastery of material by chapter
    • Time tracking capabilities
    • Improved experience on mobile devices
  • Do I have to use CIMA to use CIMA Exam Prep?

    No, you do not have to be using CIMA for your programs to use CIMA Exam Prep—reach out to your account manager today and they can help set you up.

  • When will OLP no longer be available?

    OLP has already moved to the Milady CIMA platform and is called CIMA Exam Prep, retaining all the things you love about OLP, with newly added benefits.

    Migration concluded in November 2022. OLP PAC sales were stopped in January 2023, and students can no longer redeem previously-purchased codes. Student access to OLP will stop on October 27, 2023.

    Missed the migration window? Find out how to get started with CIMA Exam Prep

  • Will I get a printed access card?

    Going forward, you will purchase CIMA Exam Prep seats for your students rather than an OLP printed access card.

  • What disciplines is CIMA Exam Prep available for?

    In English, all current editions for major disciplines are available as CIMA Exam Prep.

    We also offer:

    • Spanish and Vietnamese versions of Cosmetology, 14th Edition
    • Spanish version of Barber, 6th Edition
    • Spanish and Vietnamese versions of Nail Technology, 8th Edition
    • Spanish version of Esthetics, 12th Edition