Easiest Licenses in Colorado (2026)

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

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What is the easiest license to get in Colorado?

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

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