State ApprovedCosmetology3 hours

3 Hour Esthetician Renewal - Illinois

Complete your Cosmetology requirement online — state-approved, self-paced, with an instant certificate and credits reported within 24 hours if required by the state.

Course length
3 hours · self-paced
Certificate
Instant upon completion
Devices
Desktop, tablet, mobile
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About this course

Built for Illinois Cosmetology professionals who want a fast, board-approved renewal.

3 Hour Esthetician Renewal – Illinois

Approved Provider #190.000672 ✅
Only $17.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced

Finish 3 hours of esthetics continuing education online—quick, affordable, and mobile-friendly. Log in and out anytime without losing your place, learn at your pace, and download your instant certificate the moment you finish. With 10+ years serving beauty pros nationwide, 1st Choice Continuing Education is trusted by thousands.

✅ Who Should Take This Course

  • Licensed Estheticians in Illinois

  • Esthetics professionals returning from inactive status who need CE hours

  • Pros who want a concise 3-hour CE block toward renewal

✅ Illinois CE & Renewal — What to Know (Estheticians)

  • Total CE needed: Estheticians typically complete 10 hours every renewal cycle (biennial).

  • Renewal deadline: Licenses renew biennially; check your IDFPR portal for your exact date (commonly September 30 in the renewal year).

  • Special required topics:

  • First renewal: CE may be waived for your first renewal after initial licensure.

  • Tip: Requirements can vary by license type (cosmetologist, esthetician, nail tech, hair braider, instructor). Always confirm your personal totals in your IDFPR account.

This 3-hour class provides general CE hours. If you still need the 1-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention or 1-hour Domestic Violence course, use the links above.

✅ How to Renew Your Illinois Esthetician License

  1. Complete your CE (take this 3-hour course plus any additional hours required for your license).

  2. Download your instant certificate for your records.

  3. Renew online through the IDFPR portal before your deadline; keep all certificates for audit.

  4. Questions? Call or text 1-800-698-2770. Money-back guarantee.

✅ What You’ll Learn — Course Topics (3 Hours)

(Aligned with Illinois esthetics practice standards and salon/spa best practices.)

  • Sanitation & Infection Control: Disinfection procedures, tool & surface hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, bloodborne pathogen awareness.

  • Client & Workplace Safety: Product/chemical safety (SDS basics), ventilation, sensitivity testing & contraindications, incident response.

  • Skin Science & Service Fundamentals: Skin anatomy refresher, common conditions, safe service modifications, referral indicators.

  • Professional Practice & Illinois Rules Overview: Consultation & documentation, ethics and client communication, scope-of-practice reminders, compliance checklists.

Why 1st Choice Continuing Education?

  • Approved Illinois Provider #190.000672

  • Only $17.99 — straightforward pricing

  • Instant certificate upon completion

  • 100% online & mobile-friendly

  • Log in/out anytime; progress saved

  • Live support: call or text 1-800-698-2770

Build the Hours You Need (Illinois CE)

Support When You Need It

✅ Have a question about Illinois Esthetician CE, IDFPR renewal, or this course? Call or text us at 1-800-698-2770.

We also speak Spanish.

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✅ Enroll in the 3 Hour Esthetician Renewal course for Illinois for $17.99 and add 3 hours to your renewal package today.


Features

  • IDFPR Approved Renewal Course - Provider #190.000672.
  • 3 Credit Hours.
  • Instant Access - Online Course.
  • Study At Your Own Pace. Anytime.
  • On Any Device. Phone, Tablet, or Computer.
  • Hassle Free Navigation. Easy to Follow.
  • Certificate emailed immediately upon completion.
  • 1-800-698-2770 for any questions.

Who this course is for

Designed specifically for Illinois Cosmetology professionals needing CE for license renewal.

  • Licensed Cosmetology professionals in Illinois due to renew their license
  • Anyone who needs 3 hours of state-approved continuing education
  • Professionals who prefer a self-paced, 100% online course
  • Renewers who want an instant certificate and fast reporting to the state

How to renew your Cosmetology license

Five simple steps from “I need to renew” to “I'm renewed.”

1

Complete your 3 hours of CE

Take this state-approved 3-hour online course at your own pace, on any device.

2

Receive your instant emailed certificate

Your certificate is emailed to you immediately after course completion for your records.

3

Submit your renewal to the board

Renew your license with your state board before your renewal deadline.

4

Keep your certificate

Keep a copy of your certificate in case you need proof of completion in the future.

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Course FAQ

Common questions about this Illinois Cosmetology CE course.

Yes. This is a state-approved continuing education course for cosmetology license renewal in Illinois. Approval details and the provider number appear on your certificate.
The course is 100% self-paced. You can log in and out anytime without losing your progress and finish on your own schedule.
Your certificate is emailed to you immediately after you finish your course — usually within seconds.
We report your completed hours to your state's licensing board within 24 hours of completion.
Yes. The course works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Start on one device and pick up where you left off on another.
Yes. Every purchase is backed by our money-back guarantee. If you can't pass or aren't satisfied, contact us at (800) 698-2770 for a refund.
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Course Features
  • •IDFPR Provider #190.000672
  • 3 Credit Hours.
  • Instant Access.
  • Renew your License Today.
  • No test.
  • Guaranteed credits, just follow along.
  • Study At Your Own Pace, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Receive your certificate immediately after completion.
  • Approved by the IDFPR
  • Simple layout, easy to follow.
  • No hidden fees
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