At VKMD Institute of Medical Aesthetics, we are committed to the highest standards of education, ethics, and professional development in the field of esthetics. Our NCEA Certified Program is designed for those who want to stand out, offering training that meets and exceeds industry standards—and prepares you for the prestigious National Esthetician Certification (NCEA Certified) credential.
The NCEA Certified credential provides an affordable pathway to license reciprocity, making it easier to work across states with different requirements—without needing to return to school.
The NCEA Certified credential provides an affordable pathway to license reciprocity, making it easier to work across states with different requirements—without needing to return to school.
The National Esthetician Certification – NCEA Certified is the highest voluntary credential for estheticians in the United States. This gold-standard certification goes far beyond entry-level licensure. It represents a nationally recognized standard of expertise and credibility, helping consumers identify well-trained estheticians committed to excellence.
The NCEA Certified credential is awarded after a rigorous, standardized, and legally defensible exam that ensures estheticians are skilled and knowledgeable at a 1,200-hour level—well above the minimum licensing requirements of most states.
To maintain your NCEA Certified credential, you must renew every three years through ongoing education and professional development.
Stand out with advanced, nationally recognized esthetician credentials.
Easily transfer your license and work across multiple states.
Get valued by employers and clients with a respected industry standard.
Stay current and renew your certification through ongoing education.
VKMD is proud to align our curriculum with the National Coalition of Estheticians Association (NCEA). Through this partnership, our students:
Benefit from advanced training at the highest national standards.
Are prepared to sit for the NCEA Certified exam, demonstrating mastery and vision in esthetics.
Join a network of professionals dedicated to ongoing education, ethical practice, and industry advocacy.
NCEA Master Aestheticians are leaders in skincare. By earning the NCEA Certified credential, you:
At VKMD, we believe in the highest ethical standards. As an NCEA-aligned program, we teach and uphold the NCEA Code of Ethics, which emphasizes:
