Virginia Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Virginia you need to satisfy the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional and Occupational 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 Virginia requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation)

No continuing education is required to renew an individual barber license in Virginia. The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology regulations (18VAC41-20) set no CE or competency requirement for renewal or reinstatement.

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

Virginia 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 Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional and Occupational 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.

Virginia Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Virginia does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required to renew an individual barber license in Virginia. The Board for Barbers and Cosmetology regulations (18VAC41-20) set no CE or competency requirement for renewal or reinstatement.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Virginia?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Virginia Barber CE?

Virginia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology (Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) site →

Barber CE courses in another state

All states: Barber renewal