CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW
Getting NCEA Certified is the highest voluntary credential in the United States–helping to raise the standards of Estheticians* beyond entry-level licensure. The NCEA Certified credential signifies the value and credibility for consumers in determining the expertise and training of an Esthetician. The NCEA Certified credentialing exam provides a standardized, valid, legally defensible exam using psychometric principles.
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*The NCEA certification program is also open to Licensed Cosmetologists (where skin care is within scope of practice) and other professionals.
The path to get your National Esthetician Certification-NCEA Certified credential starts with a NCEA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP, (highly encouraged, but not required) then choose your Registration Payment Option under STEP 1 and order your Study Guide - Digital or Print. Start working on the CANDIDATE APPLICATION requirements. Then get studying utilizing the Study Objectives, Self-Assessments and Knowledge Reviews in the interactive manual. In about 4–6 weeks, you should be ready to send in your application - STEP 2. After receiving your AUTHORIZATION-TO-TEST (ATT), take the online proctored EXAM within 60 days in the comfort of your home or office. STEP 3. The speed at which you progress through the course will depend upon your time and completion of all candidate application requirements.
WHERE TO FIND WHAT YOU NEED:
STEP 1 - ORDER THE STUDY GUIDE
- START THE CERTIFICATION
STEP 2 - SENDING IN YOUR APPLICATION
STEP 3 - CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB)
