Certification and exams
Elevate your career today. Be a certified cosmetology professional with proven expertise.

If you have completed your training or have enough work experience, it’s time to be recognized as the qualified beauty professional that you are.
Passing the BeautyCouncil Certificate of Qualification exam earns you the sought-after Certified Cosmetology Professional (CCP) designation. Demonstrate your expertise and the professional standard of your services to clients, employers and peers.
Questions? See the exam Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.
How to register for the exam
Step 2 – Register for your exam
Register for the exam date you want. Exams are $200 (includes GST).
Before you register:
- The exam is held in English. Decide if you need a language interpreter (approximately $250 additional). If you wish to request information about having a language interpreter, please email support@beautycouncil.ca
- Be able to provide the required education or experience documents (listed below)
- Be able to show your government-issued ID the exam (listed below)
Exam dates
Esthetics, Facial Therapy OR Waxing Exam October 16th, 2023 – Langley, BCNail Technology Exam October 16th, 2023 – Langley, BC
Theory Exam Retake October 23rd, 2023 – Vancouver, BC
You can also see our full calendar and register here.
Step 3 – Study and prepare for the exam
Now that you have registered, getting ready for your exam is as easy as A-B-C-D!
A. Download the requirements for your exam. Tap for to view the link.
B. Prepare your documentation
- Education requirements: A diploma, certificate, or other proof of education from Canada or any other country.
- Experience requirements: This includes proof of hours worked from Canada or any other country.
C. Study your material
The best way to study for your exam is with the Milady Text Book, available from NP Group. Text books carried by NP Group are:
- Milady Standard Barbering, 6e Text $235.95
- Milady Standard Cosmetology, 14e Text $231.95
- Milady Standard Nail Technology, 8e Text $214.95
- Milady Standard Esthetics Fundamentals, 12e Text $256.95
- Milady Full Specialty Package: Esthetics Fundamentals 12e, Nail Technology 8e & Standard Foundations Text $373.95
Use may this form to order a text book from NP Group.
It will take approximately 10-12 business days for you to receive your order. Shipping costs are expected to be $30-$40+
Prices as of March 2023 and subject to change.
D. Collect your documents and supplies for your exam
Bring your documents to the exam
- For identification, one of these government issued documents: Driver’s License, Identity Card, Passport, or Birth Certificate.
- Any model release forms listed in the “Exam Requirements” above.
- All required supplies listed in the “Exam Requirements” above.
“*” If you choose to take the exam without being an association member, there is a $200 non-refundable administration fee to process your registration. Membership is more affordable and we highly recommend being a member.