Approved State

• Georgia​​

Provider Number

• ​CEP-000264​

Course Process

* Works perfectly on mobile, tablet, or computer

* Immediate access to course material

* Certificate available for download and print

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Georgia License Renewal Requirements

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How many hours of continuing education am I required to complete?

Georgia Cosmetology and Barbers board licensees are required to complete five (5) hours of continuing education. 3 hours of the total 5 hours must be satisfied by a course in health and safety. 2 hours of the total 5 hours must be in a course previously registered with the Board in any of the following areas:

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1. industry or trade show.

2. health and safety.

3. industry trends.

4. computer skills.

5. business management.

6. the area of practice for the type of license held by the licensee

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• Master Cosmetologist

• Hair Designer

• Master Barber 

• Barber II

• Nail Tech

• Esthetics

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INSTRUCTOR CE REQUIREMENTS: All instructors seeking renewal of licenses must complete fifteen (15) hours of Board approved continuing education, with at least half of the 15 hours in teaching techniques, lesson planning, or other advanced teacher training. There are no CE exemptions for instructors, renew requirements for the following license types:

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• Nail Tech Instructor

• Cosmetology Instructor

• Barber Instructor

• Hair Designer Instructor

• Esthetician Instructor

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CE Broker

As of January 1, 2026, all Cosmetologists and Barbers licensed to practice in the state of Georgia will be required to: 

• Register and report their continuing education coursework and submit proof of completion of continuing education experiences into CE Broker®; and,

• Beginning January 1, 2026 and thereafter to record all continuing education taken to satisfy licensure and renewal requirements within their CE Broker® account which will be accessible by the Board and its designees. 

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In light of this new requirement, licensees will need to create, at a minimum, a NO COST, BASIC LIMITED ACCESS ACCOUNT in CE Broker® and begin recording any completed continuing education activities. 

LICENSEES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO LOAD ALL CE ALL CE COURSE ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATES BEFORE YOU APPLY TO RENEW AND AS YOU TAKE AND RECEIVE THEM. The Board will use its authority to audit the continuing education. If you do not enter ALL OF THE REQUIRED hours in CE Broker®, there is a high probability that you will be audited and the Board will take action as necessary in accordance with the law and rules.