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Continuing Education

At Pivot Point Academy, we strongly believe becoming a “Student4Life” is key. We make continuous education affordable, available and accessible.

More through Partnerships

To provide a great choice of classes and courses we created a network of outstanding partners and form alliances to come up with a comprehensive and structured approach in the area of continuing education.

Sexual Harassment 1 hour Course (IL)

Gain knowledge about sexual harassment prevention including an explanation of sexual harassment consistent with the IHRA, examples of conduct that constitutes unlawful sexual harassment, a summary of relevant federal and State statutory provisions concerning sexual harassment, including remedies available to victims of sexual harassment; and a summary of responsibilities of employers in the prevention, investigation, and corrective measures of sexual harassment.

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Skin care, eyelash, waxing and more

Available Live Streaming/Online Workshops

Presented 360WellnessEducation. To select click on overview and select

Available On-Demand/Campus Courses

Organized by UCo Learning Network. To select click on overview and select.

Crossover to barbering from cosmetology

Already have an active Illinois cosmetology license? Pivot Point Academy accept up to 1000 hours toward the required 1500 hours in the state of IL. Graduates will walk away with the skills necessary to successful build/extend their career.

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MUD Makeup Certification

This course is a MUD exclusive 84-hour beauty essentials course and level I make-up certification. We blend current trends and traditional techniques so that you not only apply quality, crisp, and clean makeup but also take the initiative to explore and experiment. With this MUD makeup program, you earn 14 CE hours for Cosmetology and 10 CE hours for Esthetics.

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Business Training

Beauty as a Business (BaaB)

Learn social media and build your book of business. Why successful beauty pros developed this skills? Here is what they learnt:

  • Learn how to build your personal brand
  • Attract paying clients
  • Salons, barber shops and spas are looking for these skills when hiring
Refresher Course

In planning, coming soon.

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Why choose us? Our master educators, fun learning ...

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Why choose us? Our master educators, fun learning environment, and hands-on training set us apart from other beauty schools. There’s so much to love about our school! 💖 *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #futurecosmetologist #beautyschool #hairschool #estheticsschool #barberschool #mastereducator

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The beauty industry is very hands-on, so we make ...

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The beauty industry is very hands-on, so we make sure our students get plenty of hands-on training! Students practice on mannequin heads before providing beauty services to real guests in our student salon. ✂️ *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #haircut #barberschool #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurebarber #barberstudent #barber #barbering #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint

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We love hearing that our students have gone above ...

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We love hearing that our students have gone above and beyond for guests at the student salon. Being passionate about what you do makes all the difference! 💖 *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #testimonial #review #fivestarreview #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #estheticsschool #estheticsstudent #futureesthetician #spafacial

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Ready to make your mark on the beauty industry? ...

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Ready to make your mark on the beauty industry? Consider the Cosmetology Program at Pivot Point Academy! Contact us for more information. We'd love to help you get started on your journey!

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This guest is rocking these rainbow peekaboo highlights from @beautybybrerose! 🌈 If you’re ready for some stunning new highlights, make sure to visit our student salon in Bloomingdale, IL! *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #vivids #rainbowhair #peekaboohighlights #highlights #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

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Do you get excited about sharing your beauty ...

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Do you get excited about sharing your beauty expertise with others? Then it may be time for you to think about becoming a teacher! Our teacher training courses begin August 23rd, so visit our website for more information!

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Hair cutting, coloring, and men’s shaving are ...

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Hair cutting, coloring, and men’s shaving are just a few of the exciting skills covered in our barber program. Visit our website to learn more about the program and get started! → Link in bio *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #futurebarber #barberstudent #barber #barbering #barberschool #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool

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When the teachers become students! #LearnForward ...

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When the teachers become students! #LearnForward #Student4Life #teachers #students

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Interested in starting your barbering journey? ...

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Interested in starting your barbering journey? Classes at Pivot Point Academy start August 8th, so contact us today to begin your journey and get one step closer to the future of your dreams! 💈

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@hairbykaitlinalice freshened up this client’s ...

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@hairbykaitlinalice freshened up this client’s hair with a partial highlight, toner, and haircut. The results were seriously gorgeous! 🤩 Current students, don’t forget to tag us in your work for a chance to be featured on our social media pages! We can’t wait to see all the beautiful work you’ll share with us. *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #highlights #haircut #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

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Congratulations Day Esthetics class for completing...

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Congratulations Day Esthetics class for completing your Make-up Designory Beauty Essentials makeup certification! ✨ @mudcosmetics #iampivotpoint #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy

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Our beauty programs are a cut above the rest! ✨ ...

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Our beauty programs are a cut above the rest! ✨ We don’t just teach our students HOW to perform beauty services – we also teach them WHY things should be done a certain way. This prepares our students to thrive in the beauty industry! *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #mastereducator #futurecosmetologist #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #estheticsschool #barberschool

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Lets welcome our newest barbers to Pivot Point ...

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Lets welcome our newest barbers to Pivot Point Academy! Looking forward to your BARBER journey with us! ✨💈#pivotpoint #iampivotpoint #pivotpointacademy

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Who says you have to go blonde for the summer? ...

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Who says you have to go blonde for the summer? @mackenziep.beauty transformed this guest’s faded pink hair into this stunning look that’s giving us major galaxy vibes! 💫 *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #bluehair #blackhair #vivids #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

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Imagine using your experience in barbering💈, ...

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Imagine using your experience in barbering💈, esthetics💆, or cosmetology✂️ to teach and inspire others. If that sounds exciting to you, our Teaching Training program can help you make it happen. Classes start August 23rd! *Financial aid is available to those who qualify. #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #teachertraining #mastereducator #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #barberschool #estheticsschool #continuingeducation

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@beautyby.daniellec brightened up this guest’s ...

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@beautyby.daniellec brightened up this guest’s hair by doing a balayage with teasy lights. You really can’t go wrong with dimensional blonde hair! 😍 *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #balayage #teasylights #blondehair #blonde #dimensionalhair #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

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Do you have questions about beauty school? 🤔 ...

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Do you have questions about beauty school? 🤔 We’re here to help! We put together a helpful FAQs page so you can quickly and conveniently find answers to common questions. Visit our website to check it out, and of course, don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions! #faqs #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #barberschool #estheticsschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

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Congratulations to some of our recent Cosmetology ...

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Congratulations to some of our recent Cosmetology graduates!!✨ we are proud of your hard work and dedication! 1500 hours complete!☑️✨ #iampivotpoint #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy

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Congratulations to some of our recent Cosmetology ...

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Congratulations to some of our recent Cosmetology graduates!!✨ we are proud of your hard work and dedication! 1500 hours complete!☑️✨ #iampivotpoint #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy

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This green hair from @beautybybrerose couldn’t ...

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This green hair from @beautybybrerose couldn’t be any more gorgeous! 🤩 If you want vibrant hair like this, make sure to visit our student salon in Bloomingdale, IL. *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #greenhair #vivids #hairideas #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

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🔸 Having a great time doing hair and makeup at ...

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🔸 Having a great time doing hair and makeup at @clickconchicago go Pivot Point Academy!🔹 #iampivotpoint #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy ✨

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We want all our guests to feel welcome when they ...

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We want all our guests to feel welcome when they enter our student salon and beautiful when they leave! It’s great to hear feedback from guests letting us know we’re doing just that. *All services provided by students under the supervision of licensed professionals. #testimonial #review #fivestarreview #pivotpointacademy #pivotpoint #cosmetologyschool #beautyschool #hairschool #futurecosmetologist

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Welcome our June 2022 Cosmetology class! ✨ we ...

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Welcome our June 2022 Cosmetology class! ✨ we are excited for your journey to begin with us! #iampivotpoint #pivotpoint #pivotpointacademy

Testimonials

  • I was recently at your Bloomingdale location this past Saturday.  Christopher cut my hair as well as did a color correction w/high lights.  Even though I was there for 5 hours he took his time to make sure that the job was being done right and asked instructors for feedback etc when needed.

    Well, the outcome came out FANTASTIC. I posted my picture on my Facebook as well as my personal weight watchers profile and I was bombarded with so many likes saying how cute the color/cut came out and how it complements my newly thinned out features.   I went drastic with a modified pixie cut and I went for it 🤣!!

    I’m hoping that Christopher is available the next time I go for a trim and touch up 😊😊

    Linda B.

    I chose pivot point intentionally because I’ve always loved makeup. Going through all the phases and learning all the curriculum I’ve never been so happy to become a well-rounded hairstylist knowing all techniques and learning all different hair types. I’ve never been so blessed to be working at Sharon Daniel Salon to further my career and make everyone feel beautiful!

    Alissa M.

  • I chose Pivot Point because of its professional but fun atmosphere. I feel that they took cosmetology as seriously as I did but everyone was still warm and welcoming! I am now working at a Redken elite salon in Chicago and I feel like I’ve found a home in my rising salon!

    Mikey D.

    Pivot Point Academy is not only a school, it is a home. This place helped me branch out into a whole different person. I tried things I never knew I would try and accomplished so much more than I would’ve ever thought. Pivot Point allowed me to find another home at Sorelle Salon in Bartlett. I am a full-time stylist now doing hair, makeup, spray tans, lash extensions, lash lifts, and nails! This industry offers so much and Pivot Point helped me realize beauty is unstoppable!

    Gabby B.

  • I chose Pivot Point Academy because I wanted a supportive, family-like school. I knew from the minute I toured the academy; I was home. The educators were amazing, my classmates were always cheering me on and the rest of the team always had my back. I knew going to Pivot Point I would have the best cosmetology education and opportunities following graduation. I was given all of that, plus so much more.

    Savannah F.

    I chose Pivot Point because it had always been highly recommended to me and frankly; no other school compared. I felt welcomed and at home right away, so I knew it was the right choice. After graduating from Pivot Point, I was able to come across an amazing job opportunity at The Mixx Hair Salon where I am now a full-time hairstylist and lead makeup artist.

    Nathaly L.