Easiest Licenses in Alabama (2026)

136 licensed professions in Alabama, ranked from easiest to hardest. Scores are based on education hours, exams, fees, apprenticeship requirements, time to complete, and continuing education burden.

#	License	Score	Grade	Label
1	Alcohol Server	1	A	Quick Start
2	Arborist	1	A	Quick Start
3	Bail Bondsman	1	A	Quick Start
4	Boiler Operator	1	A	Quick Start
5	CDL Driver	1	A	Quick Start
6	Childcare	1	A	Quick Start
7	CNA	1	A	Quick Start
8	Crane Operator	1	A	Quick Start
9	Dental Assistant	1	A	Quick Start
10	Driving Instructor	1	A	Quick Start
11	Drone Pilot	1	A	Quick Start
12	EMT	1	A	Quick Start
13	Environmental Scientist	1	A	Quick Start
14	Food Handler	1	A	Quick Start
15	Home Health Aide	1	A	Quick Start
16	Insurance Agent	1	A	Quick Start
17	Irrigation Contractor	1	A	Quick Start
18	Nail Technician	1	A	Quick Start
19	Notary	1	A	Quick Start
20	Pest Control Operator	1	A	Quick Start
21	Phlebotomist	1	A	Quick Start
22	Security Guard	1	A	Quick Start
23	Tattoo Artist	1	A	Quick Start
24	Tax Preparer	1	A	Quick Start
25	Electrologist	2	A	Quick Start
26	Irrigation Technician	2	A	Quick Start
27	Low Voltage Installer	2	A	Quick Start
28	Optician	2	A	Quick Start
29	Painting Contractor	2	A	Quick Start
30	Pawnbroker	2	A	Quick Start
31	Roofing Contractor	2	A	Quick Start
32	Septic Installer	2	A	Quick Start
33	Asbestos	3	A	Quick Start
34	Auctioneer	3	A	Quick Start
35	Collection Agency	3	A	Quick Start
36	Esthetician	3	A	Quick Start
37	Fire Alarm Technician	3	A	Quick Start
38	Hearing Aid Specialist	3	A	Quick Start
39	Home Inspector	3	A	Quick Start
40	Insurance Adjuster	3	A	Quick Start
41	Lead Rrp	3	A	Quick Start
42	Locksmith	3	A	Quick Start
43	Mold	3	A	Quick Start
44	Property Manager	3	A	Quick Start
45	Radon	3	A	Quick Start
46	Firefighter	4	A	Quick Start
47	Massage Therapist	4	A	Quick Start
48	Pharmacy Technician	4	A	Quick Start
49	Polygraph Examiner	4	A	Quick Start
50	Pool Contractor	4	A	Quick Start
51	Solar Installer	4	A	Quick Start
52	Water/Wastewater Operator	4	A	Quick Start
53	Freight Broker	5	A	Quick Start
54	Personal Trainer	5	A	Quick Start
55	Surgical Technologist	5	A	Quick Start
56	Auto Mechanic	6	A	Quick Start
57	LPN	6	A	Quick Start
58	Mold Inspector	6	A	Quick Start
59	Real Estate Agent	6	A	Quick Start
60	Well Driller	7	A	Quick Start
61	Nuclear Medicine Technologist	8	A	Quick Start
62	Real Estate Broker	8	A	Quick Start
63	Court Reporter	9	A	Quick Start
64	HVAC Technician	9	A	Quick Start
65	Medical Coder	9	A	Quick Start
66	Dental Hygienist	10	A	Quick Start
67	Fire Sprinkler	10	A	Quick Start
68	Funeral Director	10	A	Quick Start
69	Radiation Therapist	10	A	Quick Start
70	Real Estate Appraiser	10	A	Quick Start
71	Welder	10	A	Quick Start
72	Private Investigator	11	A	Quick Start
73	PTA	11	A	Quick Start
74	Substance Abuse Counselor	11	A	Quick Start
75	Tow Truck Operator	11	A	Quick Start
76	Veterinary Technician	11	A	Quick Start
77	Paramedic	12	A	Quick Start
78	Radiologic Technologist	12	A	Quick Start
79	Registered Nurse	12	A	Quick Start
80	Sign Language Interpreter	12	A	Quick Start
81	OTA	13	A	Quick Start
82	Polysomnographic Technologist	13	A	Quick Start
83	Respiratory Therapist	13	A	Quick Start
84	Plumber	14	A	Quick Start
85	General Contractor	15	A	Quick Start
86	Nurse Practitioner	15	A	Quick Start
87	Physical Therapist	15	A	Quick Start
88	Speech-Language Pathologist	15	A	Quick Start
89	Dietitian	16	A	Quick Start
90	Nursing Home Administrator	16	A	Quick Start
91	Occupational Therapist	16	A	Quick Start
92	LMFT	17	A	Quick Start
93	Audiologist	18	A	Quick Start
94	Clinical Laboratory Scientist	18	A	Quick Start
95	Counselor	18	A	Quick Start
96	Swimming Pool Contractor	18	A	Quick Start
97	Chiropractor	19	A	Quick Start
98	Elevator Mechanic	19	A	Quick Start
99	Midwife	19	A	Quick Start
100	Physician Assistant	20	A	Quick Start
101	LCSW	21	B	Clear Path
102	Perfusionist	21	B	Clear Path
103	Anesthesiologist Assistant	23	B	Clear Path
104	Medical Assistant	23	B	Clear Path
105	Pharmacist	23	B	Clear Path
106	School Counselor	23	B	Clear Path
107	Teacher	23	B	Clear Path
108	Veterinarian	23	B	Clear Path
109	Dentist	24	B	Clear Path
110	Architect	25	B	Clear Path
111	Interior Designer	26	B	Clear Path
112	Barber	27	B	Clear Path
113	Athletic Trainer	28	B	Clear Path
114	Genetic Counselor	28	B	Clear Path
115	Music Therapist	28	B	Clear Path
116	Behavior Analyst	29	B	Clear Path
117	Art Therapist	30	B	Clear Path
118	Soil Scientist	31	B	Clear Path
119	Acupuncturist	32	B	Clear Path
120	Nurse Midwife	32	B	Clear Path
121	Optometrist	32	B	Clear Path
122	Psychologist	33	B	Clear Path
123	Landscape Architect	35	B	Clear Path
124	Surveyor	36	B	Clear Path
125	Cosmetologist	37	B	Clear Path
126	Professional Engineer	38	B	Clear Path
127	Crna	39	B	Clear Path
128	Electrician	40	B	Clear Path
129	Geologist	40	B	Clear Path
130	Orthotist-Prosthetist	40	B	Clear Path
131	Physician	40	B	Clear Path
132	Pilot	41	C	Structured Path
133	Social Worker	44	C	Structured Path
134	CPA	49	C	Structured Path
135	Podiatrist	61	D	Committed Path
136	Naturopathic Doctor	72	D	Committed Path

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What is the easiest license to get in Alabama?

Based on our data, the easiest license in Alabama is Alcohol Server with a difficulty score of 1/100.

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