Illinois Approved Continuing Education SponsorIDFPR Sponsor License #190.011067
Future Forward Foundation
Continuing Education for Beauty Professionals
Learn. Renew. Grow.
Illinois Approved Continuing Education Sponsor
IDFPR Sponsor License #190.011067
Future Forward Foundation
All 24 continuing education hours required for the 2026 Illinois cosmetology teacher renewal, in one purchase.
Courses are organized by Illinois license category.
Cosmetology
Licensed cosmetologists practicing hair, skin and nail services.
View coursesEsthetics
Licensed estheticians providing skin care services.
View coursesNail Technology
Licensed nail technicians providing manicuring and nail services.
View coursesCosmetology Teacher
Licensed cosmetology instructors.
View coursesEsthetics Teacher
Licensed esthetics instructors.
View coursesNail Technology Teacher
Licensed nail technology instructors.
View coursesThree CE hours each, developed for Illinois licensees.
Advanced continuing education for licensed nail professionals on infection prevention, cleaning and disinfection, cross-contamination, nail product chemistry, exposure control, equipment safety, client assessment, scope of practice and professional management.
Learn essential salon safety, chemical-service precautions, and client protection practices for Illinois cosmetology professionals.
Advanced continuing education on salon chemical safety, sanitation, implements and equipment, hair and scalp observation, consultation, documentation and incident response.
Advanced continuing education for licensed estheticians on skin barrier function, contraindications, product chemistry, device safety, sanitation, exposure control, consultation and professional practice.
Teacher-related continuing education on fair assessment design, consistent grading, constructive feedback, remediation planning, records integrity and educator ethics in Illinois beauty schools.
Teacher-related continuing education on adult learning, learning styles, motivation, engagement, communication and supporting diverse learners in the Illinois cosmetology classroom.
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Complete Lessons
Pass Post-Course Exam
Complete Evaluation
Certificate Issued
CE Transcript Updated
Meet Your Educator
Shane Clausell
Illinois Cosmetology License 012008660 · 13+ years of beauty-industry experience
Shane founded Future Forward CE Academy to raise the standard of continuing education available to Illinois beauty professionals — practical, current instruction on safety, chemical services, infection prevention and client protection.
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Every lesson, exam and certificate is built mobile-first so you can study between clients.
Self-paced study
Start and stop whenever you need. Your progress is saved lesson by lesson.
Compliance-ready records
Completion evidence, exam scores and certificate numbers are retained for your records.
Instant certificates
Certificates and your cumulative CE transcript are available the moment you qualify.