South Carolina Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in South Carolina you need to satisfy the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and 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 South Carolina requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

No continuing education is required for registered barber renewal. The barber statute conditions renewal only on payment of the required fee, and 2025-2026 legislation (Bill 4752) confirms barbers are exempt from the CE requirements that apply to cosmetologists. (A pending bill proposes adding a small CE requirement, but it is not currently in effect.)

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

South Carolina 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 South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and 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.

South Carolina Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

South Carolina does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required for registered barber renewal. The barber statute conditions renewal only on payment of the required fee, and 2025-2026 legislation (Bill 4752) confirms barbers are exempt from the CE requirements that apply to cosmetologists. (A pending bill proposes adding a small CE requirement, but it is not currently in effect.)

Do online Barber CE courses count in South Carolina?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my South Carolina Barber CE?

South Carolina generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official South Carolina Board of Barber Examiners (SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation) site →

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