Maryland Board-Approved Online Continuing Education (CE) Courses for Beauty Professionals
Continuing Education Is Now Mandatory for License Renewal (HB1600). Beginning January 1, 2026, all Maryland cosmetologists, hairstylists, estheticians, and nail technicians must complete six (6) hours of State Board–approved continuing education to renew their license.
MIAA Beauty Institute is an official Maryland State Board–approved CE provider, offering courses that meet COMAR 09.22.04.03 and Statute §5-205 requirements. designed specifically for licensed cosmetologists, hairstylists, estheticians, nail technicians, and beauty professionals across the state.
Maryland Continuing Education
Course Hour Requirements
House Bill 1600 requires Continuing Education (CE) requirements for licensees include a total of 6 hours, divided between required and elective topics.
Required Topics – 2 hours total. Must cover Health, Safety, Welfare, Sanitation, and/or Board Laws/Regulations. You only need to complete a total of 2 hours from these required 5 categories.
Elective Topics-4 hours total. Electives are courses chosen based on individual interests, as long as they fall within the scope of practice for your license type. Examples of elective topics include Business, the practice of cosmetology, esthetics, and nail techniques, and Product Knowledge.
Licensees are required to complete 2 hours of required topics and 4 hours of elective topics, for a total of 6 CE hours.
Why Choose Us?
Maryland State-Approved CE Provider
100% online courses
Industry-relevant lessons designed by licensed professionals
Affordable pricing – starting at only $25 per course (limited time only)
We report your hours directly to the board!
The Business in Beauty:
Business, Branding & Bankability
(4 Hours)
Get the business skills your beauty school didn’t teach you (unless you went to MIAA Beauty Institute).
Learn how to price your services, build your brand, and grow your income. This course satisfies the complete 4-hour Elective Topics requirement, which may include Business, cosmetology practice, esthetics, nail techniques, and product knowledge.
Salon Safe:
Infection Control + Sanitation Standards
(2 Hours)
Stay compliant and protect yourself and your clients. This course covers current Maryland sanitation laws, infection control, and safety practices. This course fulfills the complete 2-hour Required Topics category established by the Maryland State Board, which includes Health, Safety, Welfare, Sanitation, and Board Laws/Regulations.
Polished + Professional:
Ethics, Boundaries + Best Practices
(1 Hour)
Understand professional ethics, build stronger client relationships, and stay out of trouble with the Board and the Law. This 1-hour Ethics course counts toward the Maryland State Board’s required 2 hours of mandatory CE topics (Health, Safety, Welfare, Sanitation, or Board Laws/Regulations).
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Continuing Education FAQs
Keeping up with Maryland’s Continuing Education (CE) requirements can feel overwhelming—especially with the January 1, 2026 mandate quickly approaching. That’s why we created this comprehensive FAQ page to help licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians understand exactly what they need to renew their license on time and stay in compliance with Maryland State Board regulations.
Whether you’re wondering how many CE hours you need, which courses qualify, or whether online CE is accepted, this guide breaks everything down clearly and supports you step-by-step. As a Maryland State Board–approved CE provider, MIAA Beauty Institute offers convenient, fully online CE courses that meet all state requirements—including both Required Topics and Elective Topics.
Are CE courses required for Maryland cosmetologists?
Yes. Beginning January 1, 2026, Maryland law (HB 1600) requires all licensed cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, and senior cosmetologists to complete six (6) hours of Board-approved Continuing Education (CE) during each renewal cycle. These CE hours must be completed before your license expiration date and within your active renewal period.
MIAA Beauty Institute is a Maryland State Board–approved CE provider offering fully online, self-paced courses that satisfy these requirements.
How many CE hours do I need for Maryland license renewal?
Maryland requires a total of 6 CE hours every renewal period:
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2 hours of Required Topics, covering:
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Health
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Safety
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Welfare
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Sanitation
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Maryland Board Laws & Regulations
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4 hours of Elective Topics, which may include:
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Business
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Cosmetology practice
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Esthetics techniques
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Nail technology
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Product knowledge
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MIAA Beauty Institute offers courses that fulfill both the 2 required hours and the 4 elective hours—making it easy to complete everything in one place.
Can I take CE courses online in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland allows CE courses to be completed online as long as they are provided by an approved CE provider.
MIAA Beauty Institute is officially listed as a Maryland State Board–approved provider, and all of our CE courses:
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Are 100% online
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Are self-paced
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Issue certificates immediately upon completion
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Are designed specifically for Maryland beauty professionals
This makes it simple to complete your CE hours from home, on your schedule.
Which CE courses are approved by the Maryland Board?
MIAA Beauty Institute is an approved CE provider, and our APPROVED CE courses include:
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Salon Safe: Infection Control & Sanitation (2 Hours – Required Topics)
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The Business in Beauty: Business, Branding & Bankability (4 Hours – Elective Topics)
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Polished + Professional: Ethics and Professional Standards (1 Hour – Counts toward the Required Topics category)
We offer everything you need to complete your full 6 hours for Maryland license renewal.