Approved Provider #190.000672 ✅
Only $19.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced
Renew your Illinois Cosmetology Instructor license with a focused, mobile-friendly 5-hour online course. Log in and out anytime without losing your place, study at your pace, and download your instant certificate the moment you finish. With 10+ years serving beauty professionals nationwide, 1st Choice Continuing Education is trusted by thousands.
Licensed Cosmetology Instructors/Teachers in Illinois
School owners, lead educators, and trainers who need 5 general CE hours
Instructors returning from inactive status who must complete CE
Total CE needed: Instructor licenses typically require 20 hours of CE per renewal cycle (biennial).
Renewal deadline: September 30 of odd-numbered years.
Required topics to remember:
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training — 1 hour every renewal
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Awareness — 1 hour (commonly required at the initial renewal; confirm your status)
First renewal: CE may be waived for your first renewal after initial licensure.
Tip: Always verify the totals shown in your IDFPR account for your specific instructor credential.
This 5-hour class provides general instructor CE hours toward your total. If you still need the 1-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention or 1-hour Domestic Violence requirement, use the links above.
Complete your CE (take this 5-hour course plus any remaining hours/required topics).
Download your instant certificate for your records.
Renew online through the IDFPR portal before the deadline; keep certificates for audit.
Questions? Call or text 1-800-698-2770. Money-back guarantee.
(Aligned with instructor best practices and Illinois rules for school/salon instruction.)
Teaching Methods & Lesson Design — Objectives, sequencing, demo vs. guided practice, timing & pacing.
Classroom & Clinic Management — Student engagement, floor supervision, behavior norms, incident documentation.
Sanitation & Safety for Schools — Infection control updates, chemical/SDS basics, emergency procedures.
Assessment & Feedback — Rubrics for practicals, skills checklists, fair grading, remediation strategies.
Illinois Rules & Professional Standards — License display, scope reminders, inspection readiness, ethical practice.
✅ Approved Illinois Provider #190.000672
✅ Only $19.99 — 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
Knock out your Illinois Cosmetology Instructor CE online—fast, flexible, and built for educators.
• IDFPR Approved Online Renewal Course - Provider #190.000672.
• 5 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.
•IDFPR Provider #190.000672
•5 Credit Hours.
•Instant Online Access.
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•No test.
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