South Dakota Barber CE Courses (2026)
To renew your Barber license in South Dakota you need to satisfy the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners'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 South Dakota requires for Barber renewal
| CE hours required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners |
No continuing education is required to renew a standard South Dakota barber certificate of registration. Neither the barber statute (SDCL 36-14) nor the board's administrative rules (ARSD 20:39) impose any CE requirement, and the board's licensing page states there is no ongoing education requirement for barbers during the licensing period.
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South Dakota 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.
South Dakota Barber CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my Barber license in South Dakota?
South Dakota does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for Barber renewal. No continuing education is required to renew a standard South Dakota barber certificate of registration. Neither the barber statute (SDCL 36-14) nor the board's administrative rules (ARSD 20:39) impose any CE requirement, and the board's licensing page states there is no ongoing education requirement for barbers during the licensing period.
Do online Barber CE courses count in South Dakota?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my South Dakota Barber CE?
South Dakota generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the South Dakota Board of Barber Examiners. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.