Approved Provider #190.000672 ✅
Only $19.99 | Instant Certificate | 100% Online & Self-Paced
Renew your Illinois Esthetician, Hair Braider, or Nail Instructor license with a flexible 5-hour online course designed for beauty educators. Study anytime, on any device, and download your instant certificate the moment you finish. With 10+ years serving professionals nationwide, 1st Choice Continuing Education is trusted by thousands.
Esthetician Instructors / Teachers (Illinois)
Hair Braider Instructors / Teachers (Illinois)
Nail Technology Instructors / Teachers (Illinois)
Educators returning from inactive status who need a 5-hour CE block toward renewal
Total CE needed: Illinois instructor licenses commonly require 20 hours 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 (frequently required at the initial renewal; confirm your status)
First renewal: CE may be waived for your first renewal after initial licensure.
Tip: Always verify your exact totals and deadlines in your IDFPR account for your instructor credential.
This 5-hour course provides general instructor CE hours toward your total. If you still need the 1-hour Sexual Harassment Prevention or 1-hour Domestic Violence course, use the links above.
Complete your CE (take this 5-hour course plus any additional hours required for your license type).
Download your instant certificate for your records.
Renew online through the IDFPR portal before September 30 (odd-numbered years); keep certificates for audit.
Need help? Call or text 1-800-698-2770. Money-back guarantee.
(Practical pedagogy for beauty schools and advanced salon training environments.)
Teaching Methods & Lesson Planning (1.0 Hr): Backward design, clear objectives, pacing, demonstrations, and skills labs.
Classroom & Clinic-Floor Management (0.75 Hr): Engagement strategies, group work, professionalism, and safety culture.
Student Assessment & Feedback (0.75 Hr): Rubrics, practical check-offs, written vs. performance testing, remediation.
Sanitation, Safety & Compliance for Schools (1.0 Hr): Infection control refreshers, SDS basics, incident response, documentation.
Career Readiness & Ethics (0.75 Hr): Communication, employability coaching, client service standards, equity & inclusion.
Illinois Rules Overview for Instructors (0.5 Hr): License display, scope reminders, inspection prep, school/salon compliance checklists.
✅ Approved Illinois Provider #190.000672
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Get your Illinois instructor CE done today—fast, flexible, and built for beauty educators.
• IDFPR Approved Online Renewal Course - Provider #190.000672.
• 5 Credit Hours.
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•IDFPR Provider #190.000672
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