Maryland Cosmetology CE Courses (2026)

To renew your Cosmetology license in Maryland you need to satisfy the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor)'s continuing education (CE) requirement — about 6 hours per 2-year cycle. 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 Maryland requires for Cosmetology renewal

CE hours required	6 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor)

Maryland law now requires six hours of Board-approved continuing education as a condition of cosmetologist license renewal. Approved providers were permitted to begin offering courses effective June 1, 2024, and the date by which licensees must come into compliance is January 1, 2026. The renewal page does not specify mandated subject-matter topics.

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

Maryland 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 Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor) 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.

Maryland Cosmetology CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Maryland requires about 6 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Maryland law now requires six hours of Board-approved continuing education as a condition of cosmetologist license renewal. Approved providers were permitted to begin offering courses effective June 1, 2024, and the date by which licensees must come into compliance is January 1, 2026. The renewal page does not specify mandated subject-matter topics.

Do online Cosmetology CE courses count in Maryland?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Maryland Cosmetology CE?

Maryland generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor).

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Maryland Board of Cosmetologists (Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Maryland Department of Labor) site →

Cosmetology CE courses in another state

All states: Cosmetologist renewal