Rhode Island Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Rhode Island you need to satisfy the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering)'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 Rhode Island requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering)

No continuing education is required for Rhode Island barber license renewal. Neither the barbering/cosmetology licensure regulation (216-RICR-40-05-4) nor the Department of Health renewal materials impose any CE hours or topics as a condition of renewing a standard barber license.

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

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering) 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.

Rhode Island Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Rhode Island does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required for Rhode Island barber license renewal. Neither the barbering/cosmetology licensure regulation (216-RICR-40-05-4) nor the Department of Health renewal materials impose any CE hours or topics as a condition of renewing a standard barber license.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Rhode Island?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Rhode Island Barber CE?

Rhode Island generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Rhode Island Department of Health, Office of Health Professions Regulation (Board of Barbering and Cosmetology / Board of Hairdressing and Barbering) site →

Barber CE courses in another state

All states: Barber renewal