Illinois · Life only

Illinois Life-Only Prelicensing Course

Start with a scheduled live class, then complete your Life-only online course. This approved Combination course includes both online self-study and live instruction.

20 hoursApproved prelicensing education

7.5 hoursRequired live Life instruction

70 daysOnline course access

Approval 6000219695
Illinois Life Prelicensing Course - Online Self-Study with Live Webinar

The live webinar is required. Complete 12.5 hours of online self-study plus 7.5 hours of live Life instruction. Self-study alone does not complete this approved Illinois course.

Study Life topics

Life insurance, policy types and provisions, underwriting, annuities, retirement plans, and Illinois regulation, with lessons and chapter quizzes.

Complete the webinar

Attend the required live Life instruction, then submit the signed attendance and course-completion affidavit. Shared Life & Health sessions may cover both lines; your course and certificate cover Life only.

Earn your certificate

Pass the chapter quizzes, Practice Test and Life-only final examination with 70% or higher after completing the instruction and affidavit. Download your Illinois course-completion certificate from your course.

Choose a live class date

The calendar uses TSI's shared Life & Health sessions. Complete at least 7.5 hours of Life instruction. Selecting the first day includes the complete class booking.

Your Illinois licensing steps

Complete this approved 20-hour Combination course and download your certificate.
Register for both the Life General and State exams through Pearson VUE. Bring proof of prelicensing completion to the test center.
After passing both exam parts, follow Illinois DOI's license application instructions.

Illinois DOI licensing requirements · Pearson VUE Illinois exams

Course purchase includes TSI instruction and study access. State examination and licensing fees are separate.