| CSLB Contractor (Law & Business) | 115 questions · 3.5 hours | 73% | — | — |
| ServSafe Food Protection Manager | 90 multiple-choice questions (80 scored + 10 pilot); 2-hour limit | 70% | $99 exam voucher; up to ~$179 for the course + proctored exam bundle | 5 years (some jurisdictions recognize 3 years) |
| CNA — Certified Nursing Assistant | 60-70 multiple-choice + 5 skills demonstration; 75% to pass the knowledge exam | 75% | ~$140 exam ($40 knowledge + $100 skills); training $600-$2,000 | 2 years; renew with 24 hours continuing education (HSC §1337.3) |
| California Food Handler Card | ~40 questions, ~70-75% passing score, ~1 hour | 75% | Typically $15 from ANSI-accredited providers | 3 years |
| Cosmetology State Board | Cosmetologist 100 Qs · Barber 100 Qs · Esthetician 60 Qs · Manicurist 40 Qs | 75% | — | — |
| California Guard Card (BSIS) | 40 questions; 100% required to pass per 16 CCR §628; retakes permitted | 100% | ~$250-$300 total: ~$200 training + $60 BSIS application + ~$49-$124 Live Scan | 2 years from issue; renew every 2 years with 8 hours of annual continuing education |
| RBS Alcohol Server | 40 multiple-choice questions; 70%+ to pass (varies by provider); retakes free | 70% | $3-$30 (training + exam from ABC-approved provider) | 3 years |
| EPA 608 Technician | Core plus each Type has 25 multiple-choice questions; Universal requires all four sections (100 questions total) | 70% | About $20-$100 depending on provider and sections taken (a Universal sitting runs roughly $65 online) | Does not expire — the certification is valid for life |
| NYC Food Protection | Proctored in-person final exam at the Health Academy (official question count and passing score not published by DOHMH) | — | $24 exam (+$0.60 card fee); free online course | Certificate does not expire, but a certified supervisor must be present whenever the establishment is open |
| Life & Health Insurance License | ~150 questions, ~3 hours, 60% passing score | 60% | $229 application fee + ~$54 PSI exam fee (2025) | License valid 2 years (renewable with continuing education) |
| Property & Casualty Insurance License | ~150 questions, ~3 hours, 60% passing score | 60% | $229 application fee + ~$54 PSI exam fee + Live Scan | License valid 2 years (renewable) |
| Personal Lines Insurance License | ~100 questions, ~2.5 hours, 60% passing score | 60% | $229 application fee + ~$54 PSI exam fee + Live Scan | License valid 2 years (renewable) |