Nail Technology Teacher Program

To obtain a license as an Illinois Nail Technician Teacher, students must complete the 625 clock hours of instruction or 500 clock hours of instruction with 2 years of practical experience as a nail technician and pass the Illinois Nail Technician Teacher licensure examination. This program is classified as hybrid, combining online and in-person education.

125 Hrs. Post-graduate school training.

20  Hrs. Educational Psychology 

20  Hrs. Teaching Methods

150 Hrs. Application of Teaching Methods 

50  Hrs. Business Methods 

260 Hrs. Student Teaching under the on-site supervision of an Illinois licensed      teacher.  

The approved program for a 500-hour Teacher Training Course shall be based upon 2 years of practical experience and shall consist of Teacher Training Curriculum outlined in this Section, with the exception of the 125 hours of post-graduate training.