Career Details

Certified Permanent Cosmetic Technician

Description

CPCT certification can be used to demonstrate advanced skill in permanent cosmetics to employers and clients to help advance ones career.

Certifying Organization

Allied Beauty Experts

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 6 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

Certified Aesthetic Laser Operator

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National Council on Laser Certification

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A - Core

Certificate name

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National Council on Laser Certification

Type

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Certificate name

Cosmetology for Career-Technical Education

Certifying Organization

Safety and Pollution Prevention

Type

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