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 may stop as early as May 1, 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

Online Licensing Prep FAQs (For Students)

  • What's happening to Online Licensing Prep?

    For now, students can continue to purchase OLP from MiladyPro. However, soon we will be releasing a Milady Exam Prep mobile app in the Play/Apple store that will replace OLP.

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

    For now, students can continue to purchase OLP from MiladyPro.
    The Milady Exam Prep app will soon be available in the Google Play Store, and the Apple Store. We're confident it will it will assist you in passing your state boards.

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.