Easiest Licenses in Virginia (2026)

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

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What is the easiest license to get in Virginia?

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

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