Easiest Licenses in Minnesota (2026)

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

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What is the easiest license to get in Minnesota?

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

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