Vermont Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Vermont you need to satisfy the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Barbers program'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 Vermont requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Barbers program

No continuing education is required to renew a standard barber license. OPR's official renewal instructions specify that the continuing-education requirement (a minimum of 24 credits completed within the two-year cycle, Vermont-approved courses) applies to barber/cosmetology INSTRUCTORS ONLY, not to individual barber licensees.

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

Vermont 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 Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Barbers program 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.

Vermont Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Vermont does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a standard barber license. OPR's official renewal instructions specify that the continuing-education requirement (a minimum of 24 credits completed within the two-year cycle, Vermont-approved courses) applies to barber/cosmetology INSTRUCTORS ONLY, not to individual barber licensees.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Vermont?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Barbers program. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Vermont Barber CE?

Vermont generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Barbers program.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Barbers program. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) — Barbers program site →

Barber CE courses in another state

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