From our beginning in 1999 as a pioneer in continuing education for salon professionals to one that now serves more than 350,000 professionals each year across 24 professions, we’ve stayed true to our mission to help our customers achieve more in their careers.
Today, we offer healthcare professionals, salon professionals, massage therapists, funeral professionals, and many more a wide range of education and professional development courses across a nationally accredited platform.
Elite is part of a family of leading brands that help licensed professionals maximize their career potential. Learn more about our parent and sister companies.
Colibri Group is a family of brands that provide learning solutions for licensed professionals across multiple industries, including real estate, healthcare, personal care, financial services, and many more.
Our companies share a common goal: help customers achieve more in their days and their careers. We do this through products and job aids that help professionals become licensed, stay licensed and gain the skills to perform at the top of their fields.
From the beginning, Elite set out to be a leader in professional education. We do more than help you complete your required education. We also give you the insights and tools you need to achieve more in your new career.
Fresh new look, same great quality and service
We unveiled our new brand identity to the public and launched a whole new online shopping experience. With a clean design and simple navigation, it’s easy to find the courses you need while discovering new ways to advance your career.
Elite makes INC. magazine’s list of 50 fastest growing education companies as it expanded into 24 different professions and nearly every state that required continuing education.
Elite goes online
Elite successfully launches its first online course experience, setting an exciting new path for the company. For the first time, a licensed professional could complete their CE without ever having to leave the comfort of their own home.
Elite founded
Husband and wife duo, Todd and Annette Mowl formed the company to meet the Florida Board of Cosmetology promulgated rules mandating 16 hours of continuing education for all Florida salon professional licensees. Once the 16-hour course was approved, the couple mailed out nearly 80,000 continuing education books.
Pronounced Co-LEE-bree. Who knew hummingbirds are among the smartest, most maneuverable, and most powerful fliers of all birds on the planet? We think the hummingbird is a fitting symbol of aspiration and achieving more in your careers. Roll over the plus symbols to reveal some cool facts!
(Soars just like we imagine our customers doing when they learn more.) Hey, that's our logo!
One smart bird with a high capacity for learning (like our customers!)
vital to the reproduction of flowers. Notice the flowers throughout our website? The real estate business has a vast cross-pollinating effect on our economy and people's lives, ensuring the exchange and enduring care of homes, buildings and land.
It's when one innovation triggers many more. It was inspired by hummingbird wing adaptations over time.
Who among us hasn't been dazzled by the lightening quick reflexes of a hummingbird? Then said to ourselves, wouldn't that be amazing to do?
Hummingbirds can fly backwards, upside down and hover in place. Fitting, because we think the more you learn the more you can maneuver in your career.
24/7 online access
Really appreciate being able to complete these hours at home. I have 3 small kids. The courses were so relevant and very clearly written! Sincere thanks!
4.6/5 average customer rating
It was comprehensive and a good source of useful information. Nice to study and work at one's own pace online. Highly recommend this course. An overall pleasant experience.
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