Easiest Licenses in Kentucky (2026)

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

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What is the easiest license to get in Kentucky?

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

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