District of Columbia Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in District of Columbia you need to satisfy the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 6 hours per 2-year cycle. 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 District of Columbia requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	6 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing)

Barbers must complete 6 CE credits each two-year cycle before the September 30 renewal date: 2 hours in health, safety, and/or welfare subjects and 4 hours in general elective courses, all from a board-approved CE program or course. The CE requirement is waived for first-time renewals (and for owner license renewal). Proof of completion must be submitted to the Board at renewal/reinstatement.

Full Barber renewal guide for District of Columbia (deadlines, fees & CE) →

District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing) 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.

District of Columbia Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Barber license in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia requires about 6 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Barbers must complete 6 CE credits each two-year cycle before the September 30 renewal date: 2 hours in health, safety, and/or welfare subjects and 4 hours in general elective courses, all from a board-approved CE program or course. The CE requirement is waived for first-time renewals (and for owner license renewal). Proof of completion must be submitted to the Board at renewal/reinstatement.

Do online Barber CE courses count in District of Columbia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my District of Columbia Barber CE?

District of Columbia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Barber CE courses in another state

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