Wisconsinesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an aesthetician in Wisconsin: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Wisconsin board.
- License
- Aesthetician
- Training hours
- 450 (completed in 11-30 weeks)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- DL Roope Administrations
Exam details & notes
DSPS contracts DL Roope for exam scheduling; NIC Esthetics Written exam, 90 minutes, includes ~10 Wisconsin state-law questions embedded (no separate law exam); NIC practical (~3 hours) also required; pass 75 on each. Written ~$137, practical ~$177 including DSPS credential fees; optional $10 temporary license while awaiting results. Note the unusually low 450-hour requirement and the statutory 11-30 week completion window.
Preparing for the Wisconsin exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Wisconsin's NIC exam tests. Study your Wisconsin law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Wisconsin esthetician license FAQ
Does Wisconsin use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Wisconsin uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by DL Roope.
How many training hours does Wisconsin require for an esthetician license?
450 (completed in 11-30 weeks)
How do I get an esthetician license in Wisconsin?
Complete the required training hours (450 (completed in 11-30 weeks)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor DL Roope), and apply through the Wisconsin board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Wisconsin esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Wisconsin law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Wisconsin board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.