Idaho Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Idaho you need to satisfy the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)'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 Idaho requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL)

No continuing education is required to renew a standard Idaho barber license. Idaho does not mandate CE for renewal of barbering or cosmetology practitioner licenses. CE/documentation may only come into play in limited reinstatement situations per statute, but routine renewal requires zero CE.

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

Idaho 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 Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL) 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.

Idaho Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Idaho does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a standard Idaho barber license. Idaho does not mandate CE for renewal of barbering or cosmetology practitioner licenses. CE/documentation may only come into play in limited reinstatement situations per statute, but routine renewal requires zero CE.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Idaho?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Idaho Barber CE?

Idaho generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses / DOPL) site →

Barber CE courses in another state

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