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Esthetics

The NIC National Esthetics Theory exam: 110 questions in 90 minutes, across two domains.

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Cosmetology

The NIC National Cosmetology Theory exam, plus the states that write their own exam.

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Real Estate

The national portion of the salesperson exam, written by PSI or Pearson VUE, with real estate math worked out.

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Barbering

The NIC and PSI national barber written theory exams, in plain English.

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Project Management (PMP®)

The PMP® certification exam: people, process and business environment, across predictive, agile and hybrid approaches.

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Nail Technology

Nail tech and manicurist written exams, starting with Texas.

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Life & Health Insurance

State life and health producer licensing exams: a national core plus a state law block.

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