Ohio Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Ohio you need to satisfy the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 4 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 Ohio requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	4 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
CE tracking system	CE Broker
Governing body	Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board

A barber must complete 4 CE hours each biennial renewal period: 1 hour of the Board Laws and Rules course (offered free and only by the Board, delivered/recorded via CE Broker) plus 3 hours of Infection Control and Safety. First-time licensees are exempt from CE for their first renewal period. Completion is verified through CE Broker; if required hours are not reported in CE Broker the licensee cannot complete the online renewal.

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

Ohio 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 Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board 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.

Ohio Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Ohio requires about 4 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. A barber must complete 4 CE hours each biennial renewal period: 1 hour of the Board Laws and Rules course (offered free and only by the Board, delivered/recorded via CE Broker) plus 3 hours of Infection Control and Safety. First-time licensees are exempt from CE for their first renewal period. Completion is verified through CE Broker; if required hours are not reported in CE Broker the licensee cannot complete the online renewal.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Ohio?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Ohio Barber CE?

Ohio uses CE Broker to track Barber continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board site →

Barber CE courses in another state

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