NCEA Certified – National Credential Overview

Getting NCEA Certified is the highest voluntary credential in the United States–raising 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.

*The 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 begins with your NCEA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP, then choose your Payment Option under STEP 1. Start working on the  CANDIDATE APPLICATION requirements while waiting for your NCEA Training Manual to arrive. 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 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 - START THE CERTIFICATION

               - COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

               - FORMS AND APPLICATIONS

STEP 2 - SENDING IN YOUR APPLICATION

                - AUTHORIZATION TO TEST

STEP 3 - CANDIDATE INFORMATION BULLETIN (CIB)

               - ADVERTISE YOUR SUCCESS