Indiana Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Indiana you need to satisfy the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)'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 Indiana requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	48 months
Governing body	Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency)

No continuing education is required for Indiana cosmetologist renewal. The former CE rule (820 IAC Article 6 - Continuing Education) has been repealed and not replaced, and the official renewal form asks no CE attestation question. Renewal consists of answering legal/disciplinary attestation questions and paying the fee.

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

Indiana 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 Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency) 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.

Indiana Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Indiana does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Cosmetology renewal. No continuing education is required for Indiana cosmetologist renewal. The former CE rule (820 IAC Article 6 - Continuing Education) has been repealed and not replaced, and the official renewal form asks no CE attestation question. Renewal consists of answering legal/disciplinary attestation questions and paying the fee.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Indiana?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Indiana Cosmetology CE?

Indiana generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners (administered by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency). 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