Illinois Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Illinois you need to satisfy the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation'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 Illinois requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation

No continuing education is required to renew a standard Illinois barber license. (CE requirements apply to cosmetologists under the same Act, but not to barbers.)

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

Illinois 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 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation 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.

Illinois Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Illinois does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a standard Illinois barber license. (CE requirements apply to cosmetologists under the same Act, but not to barbers.)

Do online Barber CE courses count in Illinois?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Illinois Barber CE?

Illinois generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation site →

Barber CE courses in another state

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