Colorado Barber CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Barber license in Colorado you need to satisfy the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies)'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 Colorado requires for Barber renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies) |
No continuing education is required for routine renewal of a barber license. Under the Board's rules (4 CCR 731-1, Section 1.5), CE is only triggered when reinstating an expired license: per secondary reporting, roughly 16 hours if expired more than 2 but less than 5 years, and 24 hours if expired 5+ years. The Office publishes an "Approved CE Information Sheet" listing acceptable barber CE topics (e.g., haircutting, shaving techniques, chemical/texture services, hair coloring, scalp care, sanitation/infection control, laws and rules) that applies in those reinstatement situations, not to standard renewal.
Full Barber renewal guide for Colorado (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Colorado Barber CE course providers
- 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.
Colorado Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Barber license in Colorado?
Colorado does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required for routine renewal of a barber license. Under the Board's rules (4 CCR 731-1, Section 1.5), CE is only triggered when reinstating an expired license: per secondary reporting, roughly 16 hours if expired more than 2 but less than 5 years, and 24 hours if expired 5+ years. The Office publishes an "Approved CE Information Sheet" listing acceptable barber CE topics (e.g., haircutting, shaving techniques, chemical/texture services, hair coloring, scalp care, sanitation/infection control, laws and rules) that applies in those reinstatement situations, not to standard renewal.
Do online Barber CE courses count in Colorado?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Colorado Barber CE?
Colorado generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure (Division of Professions and Occupations, Department of Regulatory Agencies). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.