Barber & cosmetology testing
Relevant test content and superior test delivery online and in-person.
Dreams deserve…
a modern experience for barber and cosmetology state testing
Chosen by leading organizations
Fair, valid and reliable test content
Our experienced barber and cosmetology team works with national Subject Matter Experts to develop a diverse series of written and practical tests. All based on the techniques necessary to be both skilled and safe. Testing goes beyond simple recall and recognition with innovative item banking and scoring. Tests are based on important skills to be applied on the job – for the health and safety of the public and your test takers.
Legislative friendly test content
Created and reviewed by national experts
Minimal competency testing
Go beyond recall and recognition
Secure test taker experience
Flexible and convenient test delivery
Your barber and cosmetology test takers want a convenient time and location for their test. Our network of 300+ quality-assured test centers are in convenient locations across all US States and territories. And our state-of-the-art online proctoring solution support secure barber and cosmetology testing online at home or in the workplace. Or give your test takers the power of choice with multi-modal testing.
Convenient test center locations
Secure online testing options
Offer the power of choice
24/7 test taker support
Easy and flexible scheduling
Evening and weekend access
The industry is changing...
Keep your Barber & Cosmetology program up to date
"Given the current viral environment, it is more evident than ever that proper health & public safety protocols are necessary to protect clients and licensees throughout the professional beauty industry. It’s great to see that PSI has developed a battery of written and practical examinations that base Licensure assessments exclusively on the safety aspects of the techniques necessary to be both skilled and safe. This is a win-win for the public, the states and professional licensees!"
Leslie Roste, BSN, RN
National Director – Industry Relations & Education, BlueCo Brands
Rigorous and innovative test security
Secure and protected facilities
Secure online proctoring options
Protect proprietary test content
Safeguard test taker data
Immediate accurate scoring for practical tests
You want to reduce barriers to testing while protecting public health, safety and welfare. Our highly trained certified national examiners are recruited and certified to meet today’s evolving standards. Our scoring tool ensures reliable results and instant score reporting means test takers know the outcome of their test immediately. The option to take a test all at one time or topic by topic ensures essential knowledge is assessed accurately with up-to-date information.
Success stories
"The level of communication that we have means that, together, we can get anything done. Picking up the phone and calling at any time and I know I’ll get a response. That’s a huge comfort level. I know we can tackle it."
Aurelio Romero
Executive Director, New Jersey Real Estate Commission
"I would underscore that PSI was consistently committed to meeting our deadlines through the many challenges of a pandemic. It’s impressive how dedicated they were to see the project through and get the job done during a period of unforeseen roadblocks."
Jeff Oboyski
Assistant Commissioner, Licensing, California Department of Real Estate
"This [hybrid insurance exam] is revolutionary for the insurance industry, both from a regulatory standpoint and for PSI’s online proctoring itself."
Jeff Baughman
Producer Licensing & Oversight Program Manager, WA State OIC
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