Easiest Licenses in Montana (2026)

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

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What is the easiest license to get in Montana?

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

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