Alabama Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Alabama you need to satisfy the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering's continuing education (CE) requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying CE. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Alabama requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering

Alabama does not require continuing education for renewal of an individual barber license. No CE hours or topics are mandated by the board for personal license renewal.

Full Barber renewal guide for Alabama (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Alabama Barber CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering before purchasing.

Elite Learning — Barber CE
State-approved barber/cosmetology CE packages, including required-topic courses.
Milady Training (Cengage)
Continuing education and skills courses from the leading barbering/cosmetology brand.
360training
Online barber CE accepted in states that require continuing education for renewal.

Alabama Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Barber license in Alabama?

Alabama does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. Alabama does not require continuing education for renewal of an individual barber license. No CE hours or topics are mandated by the board for personal license renewal.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Alabama?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Alabama Barber CE?

Alabama generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering site →

Barber CE courses in another state

All states: Barber renewal