Wisconsin Barber CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Barber license in Wisconsin you need to satisfy the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) — Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board'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 Wisconsin requires for Barber renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) — Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board

No continuing education is required to renew a current barber license on time. Per the Barbering & Cosmetology Examining Board, barbers whose initial license was issued on or after February 9, 2015 have no CE requirement, and DSPS only imposes CE in the context of late/expired renewal (a licensee renewing an expired license must satisfy the current CE requirements) or as part of the disciplinary process under Wis. Stat. 454.28. Thus, for a standard active barber renewing on time, CE hours required is zero.

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Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) — Barbering and Cosmetology Examining 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.

Wisconsin Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Wisconsin does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a current barber license on time. Per the Barbering & Cosmetology Examining Board, barbers whose initial license was issued on or after February 9, 2015 have no CE requirement, and DSPS only imposes CE in the context of late/expired renewal (a licensee renewing an expired license must satisfy the current CE requirements) or as part of the disciplinary process under Wis. Stat. 454.28. Thus, for a standard active barber renewing on time, CE hours required is zero.

Do online Barber CE courses count in Wisconsin?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) — Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Wisconsin Barber CE?

Wisconsin generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) — Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) — Barbering and Cosmetology Examining Board. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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