Connecticut Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Connecticut you need to satisfy the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians)'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 Connecticut requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians)

No continuing education is required to renew a Connecticut master barber license. CGS Chapter 386 (the barber statute) imposes no CE requirement, and the DPH barber licensing/renewal pages list none. (A third-party aggregator claim of "10 hours" could not be verified on any official source and conflicts with the statute.)

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

Connecticut 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 Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians) 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.

Connecticut Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Connecticut does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a Connecticut master barber license. CGS Chapter 386 (the barber statute) imposes no CE requirement, and the DPH barber licensing/renewal pages list none. (A third-party aggregator claim of "10 hours" could not be verified on any official source and conflicts with the statute.)

Do online Barber CE courses count in Connecticut?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Connecticut Barber CE?

Connecticut generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Connecticut Department of Public Health, Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section (Barber program; statutory Board of Barbers, Hairdressers and Cosmeticians) site →

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