Idaho Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Idaho you need to satisfy the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)'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 Idaho requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)

Idaho does not require continuing education for cosmetologist license renewal. The board's official renewal materials and FAQ list no CE/continuing-education requirement for individual cosmetologist license renewal; licensees are responsible for staying current on laws and rules but no CE hours are mandated.

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

Idaho 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 Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) 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.

Idaho Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Idaho does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. Idaho does not require continuing education for cosmetologist license renewal. The board's official renewal materials and FAQ list no CE/continuing-education requirement for individual cosmetologist license renewal; licensees are responsible for staying current on laws and rules but no CE hours are mandated.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Idaho?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Idaho Cosmetology CE?

Idaho generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Idaho Barber and Cosmetology Services Licensing Board (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal