Georgia Barber CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Barber license in Georgia you need to satisfy the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers's continuing education (CE) requirement — about 5 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 Georgia requires for Barber renewal
| CE hours required | 5 hours per cycle |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| CE tracking system | CE Broker |
| Governing body | Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers |
Master Barber and Barber II licensees must complete 5 hours of continuing education every 2 years: 3 of the 5 hours must be a Board-developed/approved health and safety course (the Technical College System of Georgia 3-hour health and safety curriculum, or an equivalent through an accepted institution), and the remaining 2 hours must be a Board-registered course in one of the approved areas (industry/trade show, health and safety, industry trends, computer skills, business management, or the licensee's area of practice). The first renewal after initial licensure is exempt from CE. Licensees with 25+ years of licensure or a documented hardship may request a waiver.
Full Barber renewal guide for Georgia (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Georgia 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.
Georgia Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Barber license in Georgia?
Georgia requires about 5 continuing-education hours per renewal cycle. Master Barber and Barber II licensees must complete 5 hours of continuing education every 2 years: 3 of the 5 hours must be a Board-developed/approved health and safety course (the Technical College System of Georgia 3-hour health and safety curriculum, or an equivalent through an accepted institution), and the remaining 2 hours must be a Board-registered course in one of the approved areas (industry/trade show, health and safety, industry trends, computer skills, business management, or the licensee's area of practice). The first renewal after initial licensure is exempt from CE. Licensees with 25+ years of licensure or a documented hardship may request a waiver.
Do online Barber CE courses count in Georgia?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers and the completion is reported through CE Broker. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Georgia Barber CE?
Georgia uses CE Broker to track Barber continuing education. Make sure your completions post there before you renew.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers site →