Illinois 5-hour CE Renewal Package (Esthetician, Nail Technician, or Hair Braider)

Course Summary

Get Your Online CE Hours Done – Fast and Approved

This 5-hour online course is designed for licensed Estheticians, Nail Technicians, and Hair Braiders in Illinois. It satisfies the 5 continuing education hours allowed through online or “distance learning” by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

You can take it from your phone, tablet, or computer—on your own time, at your own pace.

Course Includes

• 3 Hours Sanitation
• 1 Hour Sexual Harassment Awareness
• 1 Hour Burnout in the Beauty Industry

All courses are self-paced, include unlimited exam retakes, and allow instant certificate download upon completion.

Approved Provider Information

Cosmo Credits is an approved continuing education provider in Illinois.
Provider Number: 190.000850
This course fulfills the online CE requirement for:

• Estheticians
• Nail Technicians
• Hair Braiders

If you are an Illinois Cosmetologist, you can find the 7-hour Renewal Package here.

Sexual Harassment Awareness Requirement

This course includes the mandatory 1-hour Sexual Harassment Awareness training, required by the IDFPR for all licensees every renewal cycle since 2020.

Domestic Violence Awareness Requirement

The IDFPR also requires a separate Domestic Violence Awareness course for some professions. Here is a list of IDFPR approved providers for this course.

Total CE Requirements

Estheticians, Nail Technicians, and Hair Braiders must complete a total of 10 CE hours each renewal cycle.
This course covers the 5 hours that can be completed online.
You still need 5 hours of instructor-led or classroom CE to meet your full renewal requirement.

Renewal Deadlines

• Estheticians: September 30, 2025
• Nail Technicians & Hair Braiders: October 30, 2025

Are There Any Exemptions?

As of 2017, there are no exemptions for:

• First-time renewals
• Those over age 62
• Licensees practicing over 25 years

COVID-related CE exemptions have also expired. Only extreme hardship or active military service may qualify for a waiver.

Get Started Now

Sign up, take the course, pass the quiz, and download your certificate. It’s that simple.

How to Complete Your Renewal – Step by Step

1. Enroll in the 5-hour online course and complete the modules.
2. Pass the quiz(s) and download your certificate of completion.
3. Enroll in and complete the required Domestic Violence Awareness training (see link above).
4. Complete 5 hours of instructor-led or classroom CE.
5. Log in to your IDFPR account, submit your CE certificates, and pay the renewal fee.
6. Print your license from your IDFPR account.
7. Post your license visibly at your workplace.