Barber Education. Barber education and training programs are offered at barber colleges, and community and technical colleges. The program length is dependent on the number of class hours you must complete for licensure in your state. Programs generally last from 10-15 months and include approximately 1,500 class hours.In some cases, you may be able to take on extra coursework to speed up the graduation process. When you enter into a program, you may have to purchase your own barber's kit.rograms generally last from 10-15 months and include approximately 1,500 class hours. In some cases, you may be able to take on extra coursework to speed up the graduation process. When you enter into a program, you may have to purchase your own barber's kit.