Iowa Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Iowa you need to satisfy the Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (administered by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & 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 Iowa requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	6 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	No specific state-run CE tracking system is named; licensees retain certificates of completion from authorized sponsors/course providers (CE governed by Iowa Administrative Code).
Governing body	Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (administered by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing)

Holders of one active barbering/cosmetology license (without an instructor credential) must complete 6 hours of continuing education per renewal: at least 4 hours specific to the license discipline and at least 2 hours covering Iowa barbering and cosmetology laws, rules, and infection control. First-time renewal applicants are exempt from CE.

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

Iowa 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 Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (administered by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & 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.

Iowa Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Iowa requires about 6 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Holders of one active barbering/cosmetology license (without an instructor credential) must complete 6 hours of continuing education per renewal: at least 4 hours specific to the license discipline and at least 2 hours covering Iowa barbering and cosmetology laws, rules, and infection control. First-time renewal applicants are exempt from CE.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Iowa?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (administered by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing) and the completion is reported through No specific state-run CE tracking system is named; licensees retain certificates of completion from authorized sponsors/course providers (CE governed by Iowa Administrative Code).. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Iowa Barber CE?

Iowa uses No specific state-run CE tracking system is named; licensees retain certificates of completion from authorized sponsors/course providers (CE governed by Iowa Administrative Code). to track Barber continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (administered by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Iowa Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts & Sciences (administered by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing) site →

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