Alaska Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Alaska you need to satisfy the Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)'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 Alaska requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing)

No continuing education is required for renewal. The renewal form and board materials list no CE hours; renewal requires the fee and certification of having reviewed applicable statutes/regulations (AS 08.13 and 12 AAC 09).

Full Cosmetology renewal guide for Alaska (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Alaska Cosmetology 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 Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) before purchasing.

Elite Learning — Cosmetology CE
State-approved cosmetology CE packages built around each state's renewal topics.
Milady Training (Cengage)
Continuing education and skills courses from the leading cosmetology education brand.
360training
Online cosmetology CE accepted in states that require continuing education for renewal.

Alaska Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my Cosmetology license in Alaska?

Alaska does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education is required for renewal. The renewal form and board materials list no CE hours; renewal requires the fee and certification of having reviewed applicable statutes/regulations (AS 08.13 and 12 AAC 09).

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Alaska?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Alaska Cosmetology CE?

Alaska generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers (Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing) site →

Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal